Creating a home on (and off) the range
Caring for our minds and bodies so we can thrive in our lives. You'll find tips and inspiration for mental and physical fitness.
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How do you handle disappointment? What do you do when your carefully crafted plans end up in ruins? What’s your response when you blow it big time or a loved one smashes holes in your heart? What if the most difficult moments in your life are really gateways to lasting joy and peace? What if…
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Walking, sitting and standing with good posture has lasting benefits on your health, your outlook and your image. Bad posture causes back pain, saps your energy and can result in a permanent hump. Take time to practice putting your shoulders back and straightening your neck and spine and reap long-term rewards. Hello, my name is…
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Do you want to live with purpose? My word for this year is “purposeful.” To live more intentionally, I’m reading more non-fiction that inspires me and gives me practical advice on how to make progress on my goals. Today I wanted to share three books that will help you focus on what’s most important. What…
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and I’m passionate about breaking down stigmas, shining a light of compassion on those who have a mental illness and treating them with grace, dignity and love. My dad had bipolar disorder, and it impacted our family in a huge way. You can read more here and here. According…
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Did you know that better posture can improve your health, mood, self-confidence and appearance? Try this 30-day posture challenge to cultivate a healthy habit with lasting benefits. I’m starting a 30-day posture improvement challenge because I’ve been slouching for decades. Here’s the BACK story (see what I did there?): “Stand up straight!” I think my…
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Are you more likely to regret what you say or what you didn’t say? What we say matters. James 3:8 says, “no one can tame the tongue. It is restless and evil, full of deadly poison.” Like every other person on the planet, I’ve said many things I regretted. When anger boils up inside me,…
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Farmers and ranchers are some of the hardest working people I know, but most of us city folks don’t give much thought to where our food comes from. No, I don’t mean Kroger or Dillons. My hubby, the Fix-it Farmer, and I are involved in agriculture in a few small ways because he didn’t want…
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If you’re a Christian and you’re a parent, you probably want to be more deliberate and diligent when you pray for your children. It doesn’t matter if they’re three months old or 33, they need prayer! Here’s a simple guide with 12 powerful ways to pray for your child. I want to be more diligent…
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Have you ever thought about running for exercise but decided you were too old to start? Or you used to run and tried to pick it back up after a few (or many) years and found it was a lot harder than it used to be? I’ve considered myself a runner since I won ribbons…
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I love so many aspects of the Christmas season: the decorations, the food, time with family and the music, but in a challenging season of life, I find my enthusiasm a bit dampened. Like dark chocolate, Christmas can have a bittersweet flavor. As we get older, we remember past celebrations with loved ones who are…
