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Gratitude Journal: Develop a new practice & Improve your life
There are many scientifically proven benefits of developing an “attitude of gratitude”. Among them: Improving physical health, improving psychological health, enhancing empathy, reducing aggression, improve sleep, improve self-esteem, and increasing mental strength. Isn’t it a blessing that long before scientists were able to complete multiple studies to prove the benefits, we had the wisdom of the Holy Scripture telling us to spend time in gratitude and in praise of the Lord. While we may understand more about how thankfulness works at a molecular and cellular level these days, we still need to each choose to have gratitude as a daily part of each day. You can do this in a…
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Hope for a Weary Heart
The book of Hebrew is really a sermon written in true rabbinic form. We can relate to this epistle so well in 2018 because the audience was tired, worn out, exhausted to the point of questioning their faith. This happened all those many millennia ago and it is just as true for us today. Something to also realize that we have in common with the audience of the epistle – Christ’s bloody sacrifice for was SHOCKING; it was really OUTRAGEOUS. As a matter of fact, it was downright offensive in its brutality. Just as for those listeners and followers of Christ all those years ago, they may have felt that they…
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Holistic Practitioner
I believe God has provided many ways for us to naturally support our health and wellness. I also believe that our bodies, minds and spirits are inextricably linked. Emotional distress can have mood symptoms; but it can also have physical symptoms – AND VICE VERSA! Learn more about my work with holistic nutrition, aromatherapy and energetic facelifts here.
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Certified in Aromatherapy!
Hey all! Did you guys know I am a certified aromatherapist? What does that even mean? It means I have spent literally hundreds of hours studying and learning about essential oils – learning about their plant origins, chemical components, plus how and why they work! All this to say: I can tell you when to use Clary Sage versus plain, old Sage. And I can tell you when NOT to use wintergreen. Of course I also use essential oils that I enjoy just based off of their aromas; but I have studied and honed my skills and abilities about knowing when and where to use certain oils to support our bodies,…
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Patience is Power
“Principles give you peace.” ~Emerson The reason Emerson said that principles give you peace is that when you are sure of what you know, it enables you to make decisions, respond to stressors, and organize your life around what you value. Even if things are not going perfectly, you still have peace because you know in whom you have believed and you know who you are. This is no less true for us as Christians! Not only do our christian principles give us peace; but our ability to persevere and have patience is our POWER. Power? That word can seem a little incongruous with the ideas of Patience. Power seems…
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Make God Your Friend
If you look at the story of Joseph in Genesis 39 – picking up where Joseph was finding great success in Potiphar’s house – there’s something striking about Joseph’s success. Even though he had lost everything – his clothes, his family, his resources, his freedom – because God was with him, the gifts and wisdom God had poured into him had remained. The Lord was with Joseph, so he became a successful man. And he was in the house of his master, the Egyptian. Now his master saw that the Lord was with him and how the Lord caused all that he did to prosper in his hand. Genesis 39: 2-3 NASB Even later, after the false accusation of Potiphar’s wife, and…
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Create a Place of Springs
In 1 Kings, Chapter 8, King Solomon has gathered the elders of Israel and they’ve brought the ark of the covenant out of Zion to put it in its proper place – the inner sanctuary of the temple. The presence of the Lord so filled the place that the priests couldn’t even stand or minister. Solomon stood to praise the Lord in front of everyone. What’s interesting is that not only did he praise and thank the Lord, he felt confident enough to ask a question: “Will God indeed dwell on the earth?” (1 Kings 8:27) 1000 years later, you find Jesus indeed walking on earth – ministering to people,…
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Goal Crusher Roller
One of the things I have loved about becoming a certified aromatherapist is learning about essential oil chemistry. Sounds complicated but really all it means is – understanding how the essential oils and carrier oils interact with your body. So…ever feel like you’re lacking in motivation? Or – you have great ideas; but lack the follow through? I created my own blend to help you with your goal crushing! You put it on like a perfume – use it twice a day and as you use it, visualize yourself achieving your goals. Essential oils aren’t magic – they don’t replace hard work, persistence and follow through. However – you can…
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Keep Doing What’s Right!
“Therefore, those also who suffer according to the will of God shall entrust their souls to a faithful Creator in doing what is right.” 1 Peter 4:19 NASB A lot of us are going through some times of difficulty – whether its financial, health or relationships. We read in the New Testament that there will be those of us who suffer. There isn’t any question of this. In it all, God will be glorified. And not only that – but we can still rejoice during our suffering because we have a faithful God who loves us and who has provided a means of salvation for us. Because of this,…
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Miracles are in your Mouth
A bit in a horse’s mouth can control a horse – even one that weighs that 1000 pounds! A tiny rudder sets the course of a ship – no matter how big! In the same way – our tongues affect the entire course of our lives. “So also the tongue is a small part of the body, and yet it boasts of great things. See how great a forest is set aflame by such a small fire!” James 3:5 NASB “Death and life are in the power of the tongue, And those who love it will eat its fruit.” Proverbs 18:21 NASB Scripture is so clear about this concept; and…
