“Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2 (NIV) Change is great on the outside, but real change comes from the inside out. It’s more than cosmetic; it’s more than a skinnier version of the same old you. God wants you ...

“Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 This is one of the most powerful, emotionally healing verses in the Bible. One of the cornerstones to success on The Daniel Plan ...

Kristen grew up playing sports and being very athletic most of her life. After Kristen was married and she and her husband started a family; her life became very hectic and she had little time to work out or eat right.  Before she knew it she was trapped in the all too familiar yo-yo dieting ...

Source: Food Matters We all have moments of stress in our lives. Our bodies are designed to cope with small bursts of stress. It’s a natural response to a perceived danger that fuels our body with the necessary resources to get ourselves out of that danger and into safety. But what happens when we feel stressed ...

Whether shopping for groceries or cleaning out your pantry, here are tips on how to read labels. Why Read Food Labels Reading labels will help you understand what you are putting into your body, allowing you to make smarter choices. Why bother? Because food is not just fuel – it’s medicine. Learn to read labels ...

Did you know you are eating yoga mat ingredients in your fast food sandwich or Silly Putty in your French fries? You should. Once or twice in a generation a brave citizen or scientist stands up to the status quo, tells the truth about what most of us would rather ignore.  It changes everything about ...

We all have heard some variation of this nutritional advice since we were kids: “Eat your veggies, finish your fruit.” It’s abundantly clear that eating lots of vegetables and fruits helps reduce inflammation, and eating more plants can help you avoid conditions like heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes and more. What does “lots” ...

“And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” (Hebrews 10:24 NIV) Hebrews 10:24 says, “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds” (NIV). Real friends bring out the best in each other. They encourage and motivate one another to reach their ...

If you want to get healthy, you just might not want to go to a doctor. You might instead, go to church.  The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital. You are more likely to be overweight if your friend’s, friend’s friend is overweight than if your ...

“Without faith it is impossible to please God.” Hebrews 11:6a (NIV) Godly goals are set through faith. The Bible says, “Without faith, it is impossible to please God” (Hebrews 11:6a NIV). In order to please God, you must set goals that require faith. What does this mean? It means you must set goals that are bigger than ...