You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self…to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. —Ephesians 4:22-24 Every time we have a thought, our brains release chemicals. ...

People always want to know what I eat and do every day to stay energized and focused with everything on my plate. I talk a lot about cutting sugar and processed carbs and eating real, whole, fresh foods, exercising, and meditating—but everyone wants to know if I walk the walk! The truth is that I ...

Don’t let the list of ingredients deter you from making this tasty chili. It comes together in about 30 minutes. One way to improve efficiency is to get all your ingredients out and ready for cooking. This practice is called mise en place, a French cooking term for everything in its place. GF/DF 4-6 servings Ingredients: ...

Source:  MindBodyGreen Americans eats an average of 765 grams of sugar every five days—and much of it comes from not knowing where sugar is lurking or what alternative name it’s going by! Compare that number to the year 1822, when Americans ate just 45 grams in the same time period. Every person eats and drinks 130 pounds ...

Losing your memory or developing brain fog in your 30’s, 40’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s, or even 80’s is NOT normal. Just because it happens to so many people and is somewhat common does not mean that it is normal or healthy. It is a sign of trouble and needs to be taken seriously. Putting a Memory Rescue ...

The Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you. —Numbers 6:25 NIV Our prayer is that the Lord will make his face shine on us and be gracious to us. Yet sometimes it’s hard to see his graciousness in our lives because we get busy or overwhelmed by circumstances. We need to slow ...

Source:  Rachel’s Nourishing Kitchen As fall foods make their way into our kitchens and bellies, let’s celebrate all the flavors of fall with this seasonal smoothie!  Course: Breakfast  Cuisine: Smoothie  Prep Time: 5 minutes  Total Time: 5 minutes  Servings: 1 person Ingredients 1 cup almond milk unsweetened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 medium apple cored and quartered 1 Medjool date pit removed 1/2 tablespoon cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg pinch sea salt 2 tablespoons rolled oats gluten-free 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1/2 avocado flesh 2 scoops unflavored ...

Need a boost? Researchers are finding that looking at the sunny side of life does far more than raise our spirits. Studies have shown that cultivating an optimistic outlook is key for building resilience and finding more joy in our life. It promises to boost our energy levels, immune system, and connection with others; it ...

I am God, your God, who teaches you how to live right and well. —Isaiah 48:17 MSG Resilience means that no matter what our circumstances are, we are able to begin afresh and try again. If we haven’t eaten well for breakfast, we begin anew at lunch. If we’ve made a choice we regret, we reframe ...

This happened that we might not rely on ourselves but on God, who raises the dead.  —2 Corinthians 1:9 NIV Did you know God sees mistakes as a normal part of life? He is not surprised when you stumble on your way. God doesn’t expect us to be perfect. In fact, he uses our failures ...