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Stretching Exercises for the Heart

Stretching Exercises for the Heart

By Marty Walden · Leave a Comment

Recently I’ve been learning how to stretch in many different ways. In the foods that will keep me healthy. In stretching exercises for the body that will keep me active for my grandson Aiden and (hopefully) many more to come. In the challenges of juggling work and life at home after concentrating on my family for over 20 years. As… Read More

Filed Under: faith, family, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday Tagged With: health, healthy, over 50

What Happened to the Duggar Family?

What Happened to the Duggar Family?

By Marty Walden · 19 Comments

I am not one to dive into the realm of public opinion but I DO have opinions on most topics (and my husband would definitely agree!) I just choose not to air them on the blog where my desire is always to encourage, inspire and empower others. I have been a huge fan of the Duggar family and their show… Read More

Filed Under: faith, family

No Longer a Slave to Fear

No Longer a Slave to Fear

By Marty Walden · 5 Comments

We have just concluded 21 days of prayer and fasting with our church (Daystar Church) and it has been both a wonderful and challenging experience. The goal of this period is for our church family to refocus our attention on God and His purpose for us as a church and as individuals without earthly distractions. As best I could I gave up sugar,… Read More

Filed Under: faith, family, music, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday Tagged With: Family, music, photography, Simple Gift Sunday, youtube

No Fake Happy Face, Just My Usual Transparency

No Fake Happy Face, Just My Usual Transparency

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

As Christians we sometimes paste on a happy face and gloss over our wounds and struggles. After all, we’re supposed to have it all together, aren’t we? If we don’t have the answers then who does? I don’t know about anyone else, but I certainly don’t. I hurt. I cry. I ask the Comforter to intercede when I can’t even form… Read More

Filed Under: faith, family, Simple Gift Sunday Tagged With: Faith, inspirational, Simple Gift Sunday

What Happens When You’re at the End of Your Rope?

What Happens When You’re at the End of Your Rope?

By Marty Walden · 2 Comments

Bible study teacher Beth Moore (Living Proof Ministries) and I have a long history. I have taken several of her studies through the years and her words have spoken life into me at critical moments in my life journey. I am so grateful for the way God has used her to teach me His truths. One little detail you may… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, Lifestyle, parenting Tagged With: adoption, crisis, Faith, Family, Reactive Attachment Disorder, teeangers

Let It Go: The Song God Keeps Teaching Me

Let It Go: The Song God Keeps Teaching Me

By Marty Walden · 17 Comments

I started this post last Christmas because I knew my husband and I were headed into a season of uncertainty. The single lyric of Let It Go was stuck in my head and for good reason.  Tim was scheduled for hernia surgery followed by rotator cuff surgery in early December. As a painting contractor that meant a six month recovery and unemployment…. Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, Grief, Lifestyle, marriage, parenting, RAD, Reactive Attachment Disorder Tagged With: adoption, Faith, Family

9 Easy Tools to Help You Survive a Crisis in Your Personal Life

9 Easy Tools to Help You Survive a Crisis in Your Personal Life

By Marty Walden · 13 Comments

Based on her personal story as an adoptive mom and caregiver, Marty Walden shares 9 easy tools to help you survive a crisis in your personal life. There is hope!   Do you remember the movie Groundhog Day?  Phil (Bill Murray), a weatherman, is set to cover the yearly emergence of the groundhog from its hole. He gets caught in a… Read More

Filed Under: adoption, faith, family, Lifestyle Tagged With: adoption, Faith, Family, Parenting, Reactive Attachment Disorder

Are You Listening to the Lies and Negative Thoughts?

Are You Listening to the Lies and Negative Thoughts?

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

As I have lived life 24/7 with my adopted children over the last 15 years I have learned how their early wounds affect their thinking. Many years of therapy and prayer have helped me confront the undesirable messages from my own life. I realize how negative thoughts affect relationships of all kinds. What I believe about myself is EVERYTHING. Whether from messages implanted on my… Read More

Filed Under: faith, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday, worship, youtube Tagged With: adoption, Faith, Video, worship, youtube

I Am Not Alone….and Neither Are You!

I Am Not Alone….and Neither Are You!

By Marty Walden · 3 Comments

 One of the hardest parts of my brother-in-law’s recent death has been knowing the grief that my precious sister-in-law and her girls are suffering through. Yet I’m always reminded that none of this surprises God or catches Him unaware. I have heard the worship song I Am Not Alone by Kari Jobe several times recently and the message is one I pray… Read More

Filed Under: faith, Grief, Simple Gift Sunday, Simple Gift Sunday, worship, youtube

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