I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. —John 15:5 God is the energy source behind all transformational change, and that includes getting healthy. He will not only show us the way, but will ...

On The Daniel Plan you cannot fail—because you start it as a 40-day journey and then get to see changes gradually unfold over your lifetime. You get better … your momentum builds momentum. You may have a slipup, but you continue moving forward. Setbacks and comebacks are part of the journey, and graciousness is woven ...

Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. (Romans 15:7 NIV) God accepts you with all of your quirks and flaws. When you have a rough day and you make mistakes, he generously invites you to make a U-turn and head back in the right direction. He ...

Avoid the additives found in many store-bought granolas by making your own.  Get creative with flavors you love! Use your favorite granola to create granola “bars” or yogurt parfaits. The instructions are the same for each variety. DF/V 4 servings Base: 4 cups of toasted buckwheat groats or rolled oats Blueberry peach: 1 cup dried ...

“Is it true?” Carry these three words with you everywhere you go. They can interrupt your thoughts and short circuit an episode of bingeing, depression, or even panic. One of our participants weighed 425 pounds when he first joined The Daniel Plan. When one of the doctors asked him about his weight, he said that ...

Made with 70% bittersweet chocolate, these delightful little nibbles are portion controlled in mini baking cups. Each bite has about a ½ ounce of chocolate. No cooking required—only melting chocolate. Use high quality chocolate for the best flavor. GF/DF 8 pieces 4 ounces 70% bittersweet chocolate ¼ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup dried cranberries 2 ...

A few good reasons to use your crock-pot? It makes the house smell good, it’s easy to clean up, and it makes a lot of food. A crock-pot is an economical way to make large one-dish meals. Here’s one perfect for Sunday supper. GF/DF 4–6 servings Ingredients: Olive or grape seed oil 1½ pounds lean ...

If you think shopping is a chore, hopefully Daniel Plan shopping will change your mind! Whether at a farmer’s market; grocery, specialty, or health store; CSA (community-supported agriculture); food co-ops, or online, buying healthy ingredients that taste good can make you want to get into the kitchen and cook. And be sure to check out ...

You are not your own; you were bought at a price. Therefore honor God with your bodies. —1 Corinthians 6:19-20 God made your body and gave it to you. As Psalm 139:13 says, “you knit me together in my mother’s womb.” He then bought you out of slavery to sin at the price of Jesus’ ...

Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans. Proverbs 16:3 How can your plan for healthiness succeed? You need two things: prayer and diligence. Prayer and diligence are like two sides of the same coin.  You pray as if it all depends on God, and you work as if it ...