15 Dec Upbeat Tunes Playlist – 2022
It’s sunny somewhere on this big ‘ol planet!
Though lament is still my favorite, some days get to be bathed in peppy steps, puffy clouds, and good snacks.
These songs have steadied the good moods and helped my heart have joy. I hope they brighten your day!
My Upbeat Playlist of 2022
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Giving and Receiving Strength When Weary
There is a verse that says "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." Galatians 6:9 Recently I was struggling, and in my futile efforts to control my life, I found myself weary. While I was tempted to look around jealously at those who seemed to have it easier, I paused, and asked God to come be my strength....
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Homegrown vs Microwave – Embracing Food, Cutting Shame, and Striving for Health
Did you know that eating food is good for you? I know, it’s shocking! But when it comes to WHAT we eat, HOW we eat, how MUCH we eat, and how OFTEN we eat, there’s eight billion different opinions on what healthy eating actually is. As someone with a bachelors in food and nutrition, I get that among other variables, e...
09 August, 2026 No comment -
Life and Worship in the Midst of Apathy
I am driven by striving. In one conversation with a Christian mentor, the words blurted out before I could properly weigh them: “Striving is what makes life worth living.” I wasn’t completely wrong, but I definitely wasn’t right either. A more appropriate statement might have been “Striving towards a goal is life-giving to me,” and yet with tears in my eyes as I grieved the loss of my ability...
06 August, 2023 No comment
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