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Chasing Better

Are you stuck in the crave cycle? If you’ve struggled to break a habit or change a behavior despite knowing all the right things to do but still can’t seem to do them, you are in good company. It’s the human condition that affects us all. Statistics confirm that the...

Lessons Over Losses

Much of the content here at Beyond The Craving is centered around principles and practices that foster a better life. We believe we were built for better but sometimes we can’t seem to put it into practice. This process of looking for lessons in our losses is a chance...

A Simple Ask

One thing I’ve learned over the years of traveling the tough terrain of life as a single mom is that God has always been with me, is always available, and always quick to comfort me in my wandering, my waiting, and even the inconsolable pain of my unanswered...

The Sting Of Sin

Sin is a tough word, isn’t it? Nobody likes it. It even tastes harsh as it rolls off the tongue. Especially in a culture that likes to sugarcoat everything that causes discomfort or division. And yet, when we don’t acknowledge that sin is the way we know right from...

Confession Is The First Step To Freedom

Sin—it’s a word that makes many of us uncomfortable. For those raised in the church, “sin” often carries a negative connotation with an emotional weight, evoking painful memories and feelings of shame. But what if we look at it differently? What if we see it not only...

A Faith-Styled Life: Intention

Intention. It can be good or not so good. It’s often a goal or a plan that sets the stage for something you want to happen. So what is your intention for this season of life? When it comes to cleaning up your habits, mindsets, and behaviors have you set your sights on...

A Faith-Styled Life: Fruitfulness

As we continue to build a FaithStyled life, we will explore our next habit: Fruitfulness. Not only are we are created in God’s image but we are called to be fruitful. We see this in the very first accounts written in the Bible: “God blessed them, and God said to them,...

A Faith-Styled Life: Forgiveness

As we continue our journey to build a faith-styled life we are on track to unpack the next foundational habit: Forgiveness. Forgiveness is as much a test of our faith as it is a test of our capacity to love because, as social beings, we are wired for relationships....

A Faith-Styled Life: Essentialism

Essentialism is not a new concept. Although it’s a pop culture practice of today, it’s also quite biblical. We see the principle at play in John 15, where Jesus teaches the parable of pruning. Today we are exploring our third FaithStyle habit: Essentialism. Our...

A Faith-Styled Life: Discernment

Simply put, discernment is the ability to judge well. The faith-styled life is one that is solid in spiritual disciplines and habits. With this in mind we will unpack the second of seven foundational habits this week: Discernment. Discernment is a discipline as much...

A Faith-Styled Life: Boundaries

Good boundaries clarify expectations. They serve as a fence of sorts alerting people to what’s acceptable and what’s not in our personal space. Our first FaithStyle habit is centered around establishing boundaries that serve to promote healthy relationships, an...

A Faith-Styled Life

Are you tired of struggling with the same bad habit? Or do you feel powerless to change the rhythm or pace of life no matter what you do? This has been my journey too. As a single-mom for 17 years, I never felt like I had enough margin to create the life I...

Flip The Script

We all have personal scripts that play on loop. Some are helpful while others are not. Our minds race with opinions, attitudes, and beliefs and if we don’t challenge the toxic thoughts that create negative narratives then we are sure to stay stuck in our unhealthy...

Faith-Informed Freedom

What area of life do you need more freedom? The essence of freedom is based on principle of boundlessness. By this definition, freedom is intuitive in nature. Stalwart in stance. And often referred to as containing certain inalienable rights. As such, freedom opposes...

First Response To Anxiety

What's your first response to anxiety? As creatures of habit we develop certain reactions to anxiety, most of which are not healthy. All too often, these reactions are more like overreactions, which come as a result of our past experiences and tend to follow us into...

In The Shadows Of Gratitude

We’ve all heard the adage—the attitude of gratitude—and yes, gratitude is a state of mind. But with a spiritual lens gratitude is actually a gift of great power. A gift that is only discovered by being present in the moment. By taking time to look for something we can...

House Rules

‘Be kind’ is an adage we see everywhere these days. Is it an invitation? A conviction? Or a stance? Perhaps it’s all of these. Regardless, the intention is to spread a message of kindness—to be kind to others in our collective house. And it’s a good message with...

Little By Little

Small steps matter. Especially when it comes to making lifestyle changes. Here, at Beyond The Craving, we put a higher value on making progress more than achieving perfection. And in order to do so it's important to keep our sights on what’s ahead and not what’s...

The Elephant In The Room

Does life feel a little unsteady right now? If so, what area or areas feel the most unsteady? Personal. Professional. Relational. Or perhaps you need to go more granular: mental, emotional, physical, spiritual.  Feeling unsteady is to be expected when things don't go...

A Decidedly Good Detour

Habits are hard-wired routines. Instituting a non-negotiable is an invaluable practice in changing a habit because it eliminates a specific choice which interrupts the routine. Simply put, a non-negotiable is a well-defined boundary. A hard stop. A detour you must...

The Sacrifice Of Silence

Silence is a savage. It isolates and alienates. When it comes to a bad habit or addictive behavior, silence will keep us stuck in the same maddening rut. Why? Because silence holds power. If you don’t believe me, try telling someone the truth about your struggle. The...

Discomfort Is A Good Sign

When it comes to changing a habit that continues to keep us stuck in a cycle of self-defeat it’s necessary to develop a tolerance to discomfort. Most likely the idea of this is making you uncomfortable. Me too. However, if we can’t find a way to normalize discomfort...

Look For The God Door

Making the right choice during an emotional storm surge is tough. That’s a fact. But did you know that God gives us a promise in these high octane moments when it comes to making difficult choices? Yep. He promises us that He will indeed provide a way out—an escape if...