Equipped Ministries

In working with hundreds of men and women over the past eight years who have a goal of losing weight and living healthy, the biggest challenge for most to overcome has little to do with knowing what to eat and when to exercise.   Interestingly, the biggest challenge for most is realizing that God wants to be involved in their health and wellness journey and He is capable of having a major impact if He is allowed access. The story about Jonathan and his armor bearer paint a wonderful analogy of what it looks like to realize that God wants what’s best for us and is capable of seeing it through.   1 Samuel 14:6 states, “Perhaps the Lord will work for us.   For nothing restrains the Lord from saving by many or by few.”   In other words, it doesn't matter who is coming against you or tempting you; with God on your side nothing is impossible.   However, there is a catch.   “Of course there is,” you say, but hear me out.   In order for God to be fighting for you, it is imperative that

That’s How God Operates                 Lately, I’ve been experiencing feelings I couldn’t really explain to others, and assuming it was just a normal way of life for a mother trying to raise three kids, be a good wife, and serve God in this crazy day and age.   But in attending church and bible study over the last few weeks, two bible teachers I greatly admire, spoke on a subject and very colorfully put into words exactly what I was experiencing.                   They both questioned the listening audience asking, “Do you experience a heaviness of heart throughout your day over situations that have not come to pass?   Are you burdened about the ‘what if’s’ of life?   What if my children get sick?   What if my husband loses his job? What if my wife leaves?   Do you feel pressure to perform, wondering if you measure up, or are doing all that you should be doing?” With tears in my eyes, I wanted to scream, “Yes, Yes!”   That’s me.   Interestingly, in both cases these two well respe