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Loving Your Body: The Key to Creating Habits that Stick

Julie Grunklee February 11, 2020 1 Comment

Tis the month of Love! And that’s what I’m focusing on. Very similar to joy, Iove is maybe a little more subdued, more of feeling of safety, acceptance, cared for. When I feel loved, I experience joy! And when I experience joy, so many good things happen! There are many aspects to love. I’m going to focus on how loving ourselves and our bodies helps us create the change we are looking for when as we strive to pray often, eat well & move more. The 2nd and 3rd pillars of my program relate to this concept. Jesus said, “And

How to Make Light Work for You and Your Body

Julie Grunklee January 30, 2020 No Comments

The people who have walked in darkness have seen a great light. Isaiah 9:1a This past Sunday’s readings were all about light. Imagine that. Maybe it’s the church’s way of letting those of us in the Northern Hemisphere know Christ and his light are always here for us. And that the days are getting longer! We frequently hear about light in a spiritual context, but light is also a requirement for our physical health, too. Yes, we do need the light of Christ, but light also affects our physical health. Most of us don’t get the right kinds of light

Lightening up and Keeping it Simple-Eating Well in 2020

Julie Grunklee January 17, 2020 No Comments

It’s no secret, I LOVE sunsets (and sunrises!) The beauty God displays makes me stop in my tracks. The windows above our kitchen sink face west, so I get to see some spectacular views as I’m making, eating or cleaning up supper. This particular view was eye-opening. Note how the sun, even as it’s sinking is shooting a brilliant column of light to the heavens. The brightest form of energy in our universe giving glory to God. It made me think of simple ways to give glory to God by taking better care of our bodies with our food choices–without

A New Year, New Vision to Light the Way

Julie Grunklee January 14, 2020 No Comments

A people who walked in darkness have seen a great light; for those dwelling in a land of deep gloom, a light has shone. Isaiah 9:1 It’s a new year and I’ve been doing a lot of evaluation, assessment and planning for the coming year. I’ve decided to do monthly themes, and I’ve deemed January 2020’s theme is Light. Light has many aspects, including good vision to see where we need to make changes, lighting up a path for us to follow to make those changes enjoyable, as well as how Light fits into ways you can pray often, eat

Gluten Free Bread & the Gluten Free Craze

Julie Grunklee January 6, 2020 No Comments

My daughter, Amanda, works at Hansen’s Dairy in Cedar Falls. She said a regular customer came in asking if they carried any gluten-free bread. She replied that they do not carry any, but I had a recipe for the best gluten-free bread she’s ever had. Growing up with me as a mom, she had the opportunity to try several kinds!) I told Amanda I’d share the recipe on my website to make it easy for anyone to access. Now, I admit, there is a gluten-free craze going on as well as a dairy, egg, nightshade, lectin, meat, sugar-free, etc., too. Yes,

Gaudete Sunday-Rejoicing in Holiday Food Choices

Julie Grunklee December 16, 2019 No Comments

(Hint: It’s not sugar) I seem to do it every year. Sometimes more than once a year. And usually this time of year. You’d think after a decade, I’d just not do it. But, I’m human. And sugar is soooooo addictive. Yep, you heard me right-addictive. Just like alcohol, nicotine and meth. There are some studies that suggest sugar is just as or even more addictive than cocaine. While I can’t attest to the nicotine, meth or cocaine, I do have experience in breaking the glass of wine (or 2) every evening habit. And the sugar lesson….. Let’s just say

2nd Week of Advent~Peace

Julie Grunklee December 9, 2019 No Comments

I’ve received so much JOY from all of you and reading what has brought you joy the last week or so during the Advent JOY Challenge. It’s inspired me to create a new little corner in my office where I can journal and it brings me joy just to look at it. However, joy didn’t necessarily jump out at me with this Sunday’s mass readings–it was more Peace. Thinking about it, peace is really what we’re striving for. Peace can also be termed the opposite of fear, chaos and dis-ease. Eating Well & Moving Move Brings Peace In terms of

Advent Joy Challenge-A Joyful Start to the New Year!

Julie Grunklee December 1, 2019 No Comments

Happy New Year! What!?!?! No, it’s not 2020 yet, but Advent is the start of the church’s liturgical year. An opportunity to start over, taking a look at our habits, creating new ones to connect with Jesus. This Advent I want to focus on joy. Christmas is going to arrive in a few short weeks, and with all the hustle and bustle of the season, it’s hard to find joy. Why not intentionally look for it and roll into Christmas Day feeling more of God’s Joy? This Sunday’s readings were all about rejoicing-feeling joy in the moment. Isaiah beckons us

Heaven on Earth-Delightful Iowa Sunsets

Julie Grunklee November 11, 2019 No Comments

Spotting the orange out the kitchen window, I swiped my phone off the counter and bolted for the backdoor. Then it happened. Tears welled up in my eyes as my heart opened to receive the overwhelming JOY God was showering on me. The sky was this amazing, awesome pinkish, orange set against contrasting blues and dark grays. And God placed me here, blessing me with his beauty. A glimpse of heaven, right here, right now in this rural Iowa sunset. I’m not always a huge fan of Iowa weather, especially the bitter cold and snow in the winter. As a

Curiosity-Sparking Your Spiritual Growth

Julie Grunklee November 9, 2019 No Comments

When was the last you time you became curious about Jesus? Curious enough to climb a tree to catch a glimpse of him? Last Sunday we heard the story of Zacchaeus and his spiritual transformation. It’s always been my favorite bible story-ever since the 1st time I remember reading it in 3rd grade. It probably had more to do with the fact that I could picture it in my head rather than the actual lesson behind it. (Most bible passages can be challenging to read, much less understand.) This time, however, I felt a strong connection to the lesson Luke

Julie Grunklee

Loving Your Body: The Key to Creating Habits that Stick

How to Make Light Work for You and Your Body

Lightening up and Keeping it Simple-Eating Well in 2020

A New Year, New Vision to Light the Way

Gluten Free Bread & the Gluten Free Craze

Gaudete Sunday-Rejoicing in Holiday Food Choices

2nd Week of Advent~Peace

Advent Joy Challenge-A Joyful Start to the New Year!

Heaven on Earth-Delightful Iowa Sunsets

Curiosity-Sparking Your Spiritual Growth

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