See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland. —Isaiah 43:19 NIV A new year is a time to start fresh. No matter what your history is with faith, food, fitness, focus, or friends, this is a ...

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 ...

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 ...

By his power, God raised the Lord from the dead, and he will raise us also.  —1 Corinthians 6:14 NIV If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, God is going to raise your body from the dead when Jesus comes back. This means your body matters to God as much as your soul does right ...

Your right hand sustains me; your help has made me great. You provide a broad path for my feet, so that my ankles do not give way. —Psalm 18:35-36 NIV In Psalm 18, David gives us a vivid picture of God meeting us where we are and providing what we need. David is a warrior, and he’s ...

The poor will eat and be satisfied. All who seek the Lord will praise him. —Psalm 22:26 Dr. Mark Hyman says, “Food has the power to heal us. It is the most potent tool we have to prevent and treat many of our chronic diseases.” The reason to eat real food is not to fit into our jeans or to ...

You made me and formed me with your own hands. Give me understanding so that I can learn your commands. —Psalm 119:73 NIrV Why does God care whether you eat right, get enough exercise, and get enough rest? Because he wants you to have enough energy to love him, love your family and friends, and ...

Let’s not get tired of doing what is good. At just the right time we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t give up. —Galatians 6:9 NLT We all get physically tired and need rest. But the apostle Paul urges us not to get emotionally and spiritually tired of doing good. We need ...

This perfect summertime salad is packed with lots of colorful vegetables, a little feta, fresh herbs and an olive oil vinaigrette. And Quinoa, the ancient high-protein, gluten-free grain (really a seed) of the Inca Indians, makes a hearty base for this delicious meal. Make 4-6 servings Salad Ingredients:  1 uncooked cup quinoa (red, white or ...