Month: January 2009

  • I wanna be ready for this final exam!

    Scripture: Luke 4:9-12 9Then the devil took him to Jerusalem, to the highest point of the Temple, and said, “If you are the son of God, jump off! 10For the Scriptures say, ‘He orders his angels to protect and guard you. 11And they will hold you with their hands to keep you from striking your…

  • On the hunt for yummy and healthy foods

    As you may know I (and probably about 1/3 of the rest of the country) am trying to eat healthier. There is nothing like a new year to inspire a fresh start. For real this time. I mean it. So I posted on Twitter that I was looking for some yummy and healthy sweet snacking…

  • Salad Saturday #1

    Yesterday I decided that I would try out a new salad each week and post about it every Saturday. My goal in doing this is to find healthy eating options without getting stuck in a rut. Are there enough salads so I can actually try a new (healthy) one and write about it each weekend?…

  • A few goals for 2009

    As promised, here is a second pass at my goals for 2009: 1.  Return to my Weight Watchers goal weight by Valentine’s Day. (6 weeks) Depending on what time and what day I weigh myself, this could be 5 to 9 pounds. How am I gonna do it? 1.      Journal every bite I eat 2.     …

  • Listening

    Today’s reading: Genesis 3-5, Luke 2 What I heard: Scripture: Luke 2:9, 15-16 9Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened. 15When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Come on, let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s…

  • A new year, a new adventure

    I love the promise of a new year. There is nothing like flipping open a brand-new calendar and filling it up with new events and old anniversaries. I love thinking about what could be ahead. This year I get to add a new adventure to my adventures: Happy to be at Home has asked me…