I just recently had the pleasure of being prayed for by a group of women who love the Lord with all their hearts and are just real, regular women. Moms, professionals, grandmothers, lovers of Christ. They blessed me and spoke such encouraging words over me that filled me up with HOPE, which by the way means “to expect or anticipate with pleasure" in the Greek! This is exciting to me! It's important to have friends in our life that can pray for us and encourage us when we nee

Although I enjoy running, I know it's not for everyone. I used to hate it, but came to love it a few years ago when I decided to train for a half marathon. Some people just don't enjoy it and that's ok, just like it's ok to love it! If you are one who does not love or even like running, no worries because running is not the only or best way to burn a ton of calories. The average person burns about 10 calories per minute while running. Here are 12 exercises that top running wh

Over a year ago a friend of mine started a "traveling dish" in her neighborhood. I thought it was the coolest idea to be able to bless someone with a meal and have this dish that rotates between a group of women. I went out and purchased a pretty baking dish and started this with a few ladies in my neighborhood. There's about 8 of us on the list and we send this "Sisterhood of the Traveling Pan" around each month. What a nice surprise it is when it comes back to you too! We h

I have know this man for 27 years and today he is 44 today! He is one of the main reasons I can do all that I do. He is encouraging and loving. Always encouraging me to go after what's in my heart. He is a big reason I was able to start Strength Healing and help others on their health journey. Without him I could not do any of it. He is my voice of reason. My balance. My soul mate since I was 13. He never holds me back. He allows me to be me. He laughs with me. Holds me when

Do you wonder if you are exercising too much or not enough? The U.S. Surgeon General's recommends that adults should engage in at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity activity each week, and children and teenagers should engage in at least one hour of activity each day. They go on to say that "Even people who do not lose weight get substantial benefits from regular physical activity, including lower rates of high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer." 150 divided by 5 days

Enjoy celebrating July 4th without gaining weight and blowing what you did all week. Try new things and watch your portion sizes. Remember it's about balance. Stay active too! If you're headed to a BBQ be sure to bring along a hearty-healthy side that you can enjoy guilt free. Don't arrive to the BBQ starving either. A hungry stomach will make bad choices. Try this delicious and colorful salad with quinoa and veggies. Quinoa will provide a good source of protein. Don't be afr