>There's a screen shot of my weekly calories posted on SparkPeople. Because I've been so active, that is my current goal range for calories and other nutrients. I forgot to track my pizza on Monday that I had at Chuck E Cheese. I've gone back to tracking so I can see how much protein and … Continue reading >Hitting my nutrition goals

>Don't you love those moments, or minutes on end, where you can just feel the presence of God? Sometimes I feel it so strongly that it's almost painful. The purity of His presence has no place in my adulterated heart, but He still desires to be with me. Psalm 139 and Isaiah 46 have been … Continue reading >Conversations

>Today was my third day on the job. It's been relatively easy so far. I've been cashiering for the most part. Today was our yearly inventory so we had about 30 extra people in the store taking stock of everything. It was busy on top of that so that led to a busy day overall. … Continue reading >Dog days of summer

>This past week was not fun. Lots of wheat was sifted. Saturdays, by far, are my worst days. As a good friend told me, Of course they are! It's the day before I get on stage and help lead the congregation in worship. The enemy wants to do anything and everything he can to distract … Continue reading >You turn my mourning into gladness

>It's not a fun process. It's not easy, not painless. But it's totally necessary. Just like Peter, we must be "sifted like wheat" in order to solidify our oneness with the Father.The Lord doesn't let us go through hard times to punish us, as many have been taught. He loves us, and just like a … Continue reading >Being sifted as wheat

>I feel like more often than not in the past few weeks I've been at the end of my rope with this separation. Let me tell you, though, that I am not looking for a  pity party or sympathy. I share this with you so I can continue to be transparent and real. Most of … Continue reading >Growing weary.

>Disclaimer: I haven't completely been eating clean and going 100% green.. but I thought it was a clever title. 😉 I've really been getting into eating more fruits and veggies lately, and I crave them. I find that I don't even crave a Big Mac and fries anymore. The thought of fast food (with the … Continue reading >Eating clean and going green.

>1. God is who He says He is.2. I am who God says I am.3. God can do what He says He can do.4. I can do all things through Christ.5. God's Word is alive and active in me.Those are from Believing God by Beth Moore.6. Sorrow may last for the night, but joy comes … Continue reading >truths to cling to

>what does the word "embrace" mean? i think it means something more than acceptance or tolerance. something more like a willingness to adapt and even enjoy the changes that come our way.over the past few days, specifically the last eight hours, i have felt like i've been embracing my life. and learning how to deal … Continue reading >embracing life

>i write to you this morning from my kitchen table as i enjoy a homemade iced coffee and a piece (or two or three) of great harvest's apple cinnamon crunch bread. i have already talked to my sweetheart, been to body pump (thanks to megan for keeping me accountable!) and showered/prepared for the day. and … Continue reading >my life without a tv and other things