Category: Faith

A Sample Daniel Fast Meal Plan

A Sample Daniel Fast Meal Plan

Planning for a Daniel fast can be daunting. And it does take a bit of planning, since the list of approved foods is so limited. You can make it easier on yourself, though, by stocking up on certain groceries ahead…

What I Ate On My Daniel Fast

What I Ate On My Daniel Fast

Last week I told you about my experience with a Daniel fast. Although I can’t say I consumed a huge variety of foods on my fast, I found a few things I liked and put them on regular rotation for…

My Experience with a Daniel Fast

My Experience with a Daniel Fast

Have you ever done a Daniel fast? Until last year, I had never tried one, but I (more or less) made it through my first one a few months ago. It wasn’t the easiest thing for me, so I thought…

Just Think Where You Could Be 10 Years From Now…

Just Think Where You Could Be 10 Years From Now…

Last week not only marked the start of a new year, but a new DECADE. Can you believe it? I’ve been reflecting a lot on the last decade of my life. It was quite a ride! And it wasn’t quite…

10 Benefits of Small Groups

10 Benefits of Small Groups

Last week I shared some of my experiences with small groups and why I’ve found them to be so valuable. But how can a small group benefit you? Here are 10 things a small group can provide in your life:…

The Importance of Small Groups

The Importance of Small Groups

When I moved back home after college, pretty much all my friends had moved away without returning, so I was lonely and didn’t feel like I had anywhere to meet people. (Not that my introverted self would’ve gone if there…

But Does It Bear Fruit?

But Does It Bear Fruit?

Yesterday my friend Makyna sent me a podcast from Jonathan David and Melissa Helser called “The Humanity of Jesus,” insisting I had to give it a listen. Six minutes in, I was already crying. (And I’m really not much of…

9 Prayers I Pray Regularly

9 Prayers I Pray Regularly

With Rosh Hashanah underway and the Days of Awe taking place this week, prayer is very much a focus of mine this week. (I began studying the Hebrew calendar last year and although I am no expert, I summarized my…

Why I Don’t Promote the Enneagram

Why I Don’t Promote the Enneagram

Over the past several months, I’ve gotten a LOT of questions about the Enneagram. It’s pretty common knowledge how much I love personality assessments, so naturally, everyone assumes the Enneagram is one of them. Until recently, I avoided it like…

10 Books That Encouraged Me Through Chronic Illness

10 Books That Encouraged Me Through Chronic Illness

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