Run Back to Jesus

What happens when storms come, and you’re sitting in the rubble of what you’ve built? Should you even build again? If fear keeps you on the sidelines trying to avoid the pain of loss from storms, let’s look at what Jesus says.  Journal questions:  Where in your life are you currently building on a “sandy” surface?  Does this cause you to fear or worry?  Have you felt the loss of a storm coming and...

If you’ve found yourself in a place where it feels like you’re walking in darkness or that you bounce from light to darkness over and over, Jesus wants to be the light that never fails to shine. Today we’ll see how the enemy gives us a false sense of light to lead us just long enough so that we find ourselves in the middle of the darkness with a light that he plans to turn off.  Journal questions:...

As we walk through this journey of life, there will be seasons where it seems like the light has gone out. Or perhaps it’s still there, but clouds are covering yoru view. What do you do when it feels like the light has gone out?  Journal questions:  Read Acts 16: 16-40 What is your first response when something unfair happens to you?  What song or prayer can be your weapon when the darkness falls?...

Wouldn’t it be nice if we had an internal guiding force? A guide that could take us on our path and tell us when we missed a turn? After Jesus went into heaven, he had a gift to leave for all of us. Today we see what happened on Pentecost and what this means for us.  Journal questions:  What distractions are keeping you from slowing down and connecting with the Holy Spirit?  Where are you currentl...

Do you need a comeback in your life? Let’s dive into Peter’s COMEBACK story today! A story that shows us God is not done with us even when we fall short. If you haven’t listened to episode 42, please do so first! Reflection questions from this episode:  What “failures” in your past are you letting stop you from the future God has called you to? When you look at the areas where you’ve fallen short,...

Happy Easter from our family to yours! Today we walk through the ultimate sacrifice from God. We see how since the beginning of time, God created a rescue plan to save us from our shortcomings and bring us back to unity with Him.  _____ All of our live prayer and workout classes are at no cost! Please enroll for a class at palmrunning.com/virtualevents  If you can’t make the class live, no worries...

Do you find yourself stuck in the same cycles? If you’re trying to walk with Jesus and feel like you keep stumbling, you aren’t alone. Today we are going to sit in the moment where we fall short, we get it wrong, and what we should do from there.  _____ All of our live prayer and workout classes are at no cost! Please enroll for a class at palmrunning.com/virtualevents  If you can’t make the class...

Do you feel like you have to get everything right in order to have approval or peace in your life? Today we are talking about perfectionism and how to let go of the grips it can have on your life.  _____ All of our live prayer and workout classes are at no cost! Please enroll for a class at palmrunning.com/virtualevents  If you can’t make the class live, no worries. You can play back all of our wo...

Do you worry a lot about what others think? People pleasing is for sure something I’ve struggled with in my life. So where does it become a problem to look to the good of others ahead of ourselves? What distinctions can we learn? Today we’ll see examples from Jesus and throughout scripture of who to please and how to act in a way that is pleasing to God.  _____ All of our live prayer and workout c...

We live in a world filled with distractions. With a click of our phone, we instantly have millions of people to compare our journey with. How is comparison playing a role in your life? And how can you fix your eyes back on Jesus to see where He’s called you to?  _____ All of our live prayer and workout classes are at no cost! Please enroll for a class at palmrunning.com/virtualevents  If you can’t...

How can you include faith into the fabric of your life as a parent? What are some simple ways to help your children know Jesus and want to grow in their relationship with Him? Today I’ll share a few things that have helped me introduce Jesus to our family and help them create a relationship with Him.  The devotional for preschoolers that I recommended can be found here: https://amzn.to/3XSY660   _...

What do you do when you feel like you’ve turned to prayer and you aren’t getting the answer you want? How do you stay persistent? Does God answer you? Today we will talk about the importance of persistence and how Jesus teaches us to pray.  _____ All of our live prayer and workout classes are at no cost! Please enroll for a class at palmrunning.com/virtualevents  If you can’t make the class live,...

We learned last week that in “whatever” we do, we should do it for God’s glory. That gives us a wide range of options for callings we can pursue. So how do you know what you should do to bring God glory? Today I’ll walk you through some questions I asked myself in a season when I was trying to decipher how God wanted me to use my gifts to serve Him.  _______ To join our FAITH-FIRST community, clic...

Planning can be such a source of overwhelm and stress. Today I’ll share a little of my journey from being a stressed planner to completely surrendering my plan for God’s. We will also share some tacticle steps to help you implement into your day so that you can stay focused on the plans God has for your life.  _______ To join our FAITH-FIRST community click here: https://bit.ly/faithfirstgroup   _...

Sometimes overwhelm hits with the small everyday things; other times, life throws some heavy blows that can leave us stuck in our tracks. If you are battling with overwhelm in life or simply want some tools when it comes, today we will talk about turning to Jesus when overwhelm strikes.  MAKE SURE YOU JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY that will be running February 1st-3rd, giving you more scripture...

There will come the point when our physical body fails. Many of us will also experience health issues that are out of our control; what do we do then? How do we surrender? What is the goal of health and wellness in God’s story? Today we will talk about going through life and our health journey when it doesn’t go as planned.  _______ To join our FAITH-FIRST community click here: (Please note it has...

Today I sat down with a good friend of mine, Sarah MacEldowney. Sarah and I are both health and fitness coaches and know many of the struggles that come with taking care of your body. Sarah will share her journey, including battles with body image, consistency, and avoiding the perfectionist mindset.  You can find Sarah on Instagram @ sarahh_faithandfitness  To join our FAITH-FIRST community, clic...

As we approach the new year and the idea of health and fitness goals surface, we want to help you find an approach that puts God first in your journey. Exercise and nutrition are beautiful tools to honor the body God has given us, and the enemy knows that. I want to share some of the red flags I encountered in my journey and how putting God first helped flip the script.  ___________ Our faith-firs...

After an entire season of illness in our family, we have received the most unintended Christmas message. Whether you are battling illness, grieving, or just looking for some Christmas reminders, we hope this episode will speak to you. Have a very MERRY CHRISTMAS! We are so thankful to have you here!  _______ DURING ADVENT ONLY: All of our LIVE prayer and workout classes are free of charge. To enro...

Shame and guilt can so easily work their way into our hearts. The enemy wants us to hold onto our mistakes, carry them with us, and live a life trapped by our brokenness. Christmas is our reminder that Jesus came to take away our sins and to help us become whole again. Today will see what John the Baptist encouraged people to do before Jesus started his public ministry and be encouraged to follow...

Christmas is a season with so much joy and hope, but it can also be filled with so much sadness, hurt, and pain. If you are walking in a season of darkness, we are going to see why the Christmas story is for you. We will walk through Mary & Joseph’s journey in the beginning of Jesus’ story, which included struggle. God will remind us that just because darkness comes, it doesn’t mean that His p...

Let’s slow down today as we dive into the Advent season. Advent is a season filled with waiting and preparation. It’s a time to slow down and reflect. However, if you’re like me and you’ve fallen into the trends of the world, this season feels anything like slow and calm. I want to help you find the peace that comes in the Christmas season by running back to Jesus. We’ll also walk through finding...

Happy THANKSGIVING week!! Today we want to help you center this holiday week on THANKSGIVING. We will see how God calls us to have gratitude in ALL situations that we face so that we can honor him and experience joy. From our family to yours, happy Thanksgiving. We are so thankful to have you here and to run back to Jesus together.    _______ Make sure to check out our PRAYER & WORKOUTS! These...

What would life look like if God was enough for you? Today we will paint a picture of what life might look like if you’re living in a way that God is enough. We hope to give you a small glimpse and encourage you to look at your own life and how things would change if you let go of every expectation of the world.  _______ Make sure to check out our PRAYER & WORKOUTS! These are faith-based worko...

It seems like so many of us are wrestling with this thought of trying to discover where God wants us. It could be in your career, relationships, a way to use your gifts, or any number of things in your life. If you feel like you are seeking where God wants you and you just aren’t seeing the right path, maybe he wants to ask you if he is enough.  _______ Make sure to checkout our PRAYER & WORKO...