Being a mom of five sons, there is nothing that makes me happier than seeing my boys happy. Their smiles, their laughter, their pure enjoyment of life, these are things that make my heart full of joy. I delight in their delight. That said, as much as their happiness brings me happiness, I know that…
Breaking Busy: Jesus Needed Rest and So Do You
Our lives have gotten so cluttered up with things we think we “should” do, we can’t figure out what we were meant to do. Setting boundaries in our lives is the only way to ensure we stay healthy physically, mentally, and spiritually. Jesus Himself set boundaries around His time. One of my favorite stories is…
Breaking Shame and the Lie of Not Enough
As soon as Adam and Eve messed up, the Enemy started speaking shame over them, and he’s been doing it ever since then. Guilt, that sense of conviction that comes over us when we do something wrong, is healthy and moves us toward positive change. Shame, however, drives us into a never-ending cycle of trying…
Breaking Busy: Connection With God
I think that sometimes we Christians forget how special it is that we can have a relationship, a real, close, personal relationship with God. What stands out about the Christian life, compared to all other religions, is the fact that we can have a personal relationship with a living God through Jesus Christ and the…
Breaking Busy: Love > Possessions
Sign up for the FREE #BreakingBusy mini course with Alli Worthington and get the BONUS Breaking Busy Guide! Enjoy this exclusive excerpt from Alli’s new book, Breaking Busy * * * I met my husband Mark on a blind date in a Cajun restaurant in Knoxville, Tennessee. From the moment I saw him, I knew he was the one…