I was recently blessed with the chance to be featured in The Catholic Spirit (the official newspaper of the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis). Below is the full version of this feature. Enjoy! 😃 Your health story began as a high-school sophomore because your older brother challenged you. Well, he challenged and encouraged you, … More 📰 EXTRA! EXTRA! READ ALL ABOUT IT! (My newspaper feature)
I recently got back from a 3-day personal retreat at Pacem in Terris, a hermitage retreat center near St. Francis, MN. As has been my experience in years past, it was AMAZING. 3 days in the quiet woods to pray, reflect, read, sleep (SO much “holy rest”! ❤️😄), and experience the peace of body, mind, … More “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened…”
This beatitude calls to mind some other awesome verses from Scripture: “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and put a new and right spirit within me.” – Psalm 51:10 “Let us see your face, Lord, and we shall be saved.” – Psalm. 80:3 “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do … More Verse of the Week #30
Sometimes this is the best/only prayer I can muster… 😇 Lord, save me! Matthew 14:30 Would you appreciate some extra help and encouragement on your journey to happiness, health, and holiness? I’m here for you! CLICK HERE for some inspiration and a whole bunch of freebies to help you start living your best life today! Thanks, and God bless … More Verse of the Week #29
We’re all hungry. We all consume. And try as we might, we’ll never be able to satisfy the deepest longings of our heart with the things of this world… The new car. The big paycheck. The perfect body. The attention and recognition of others… You name it – It’ll make you “happy” for a time, … More Verse of the Week #28
This absolutely made my day today… 😇 Shoutout to Jason Evert of Chastity.com for encouraging ME to pray for my future spouse all those years ago! 🙏 As you can see, I passed on his encouragement to all of my students. 😉 Would you appreciate some extra help and encouragement on your journey to happiness, … More Praying For Your Future Spouse
Shout out to CrossFit legend, Rich Froning, for inspiring this verse! 😎💪💪 If you’re looking for a solid faith and fitness-inspiring book, check out Froning’s autobiography, “First: What It Takes to Win”! 👍🏆 May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, through which the world has been crucified to me, … More Verse of the Week #27
God doesn’t want us to be stressed and anxious, but to know and experience a deep and abiding peace more beautiful than anything the world has to offer. Lord, please help us trust in You and receive the peace you wish to give us. Amen. 🙏 Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by … More Verse of the Week #26
This verse reminds me of a few phrases/quotes: And, to be perfectly honest, this verse is pretty convicting… 🙄 😬 Try as I might, I know I’m not always the best representative of Christianity. In fact, I’m pretty sure most Christians fail at the “love one another” game every now and again! 😉 BUT, the … More Verse of the Week #25
Whoever obeys and teaches these commandments will be called greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:19a Would you appreciate some extra help and encouragement on your journey to happiness, health, and holiness? I’m here for you! CLICK HERE for some inspiration and a whole bunch of freebies to help you start living your best life today! Thanks, and … More Verse of the Week #24
HAPPY, HEALTHY, AND HOLY 