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Welcome Amanda Talley, MA, LPC

by davidttofilon@gmail.com | Jan 30, 2020 | Capable, Compassionate, Friday Story, Love these Resources, Strong, Young Women

“In my private practice, I offer hiking and walking sessions for clients if it’s appropriate to their goals. As a result of movement, I’m intimately aware of and grateful for the function of my body. It allows me to see, hear, smell and feel. It carries me...

The Skinny Truth – You Might Need Help Believing You are Beautiful

by davidttofilon@gmail.com | Jun 11, 2019 | Articles, Love these Resources

When it comes to your body, who is making the decisions? Who is protecting you?  Who is fighting for you? Who is teaching you how to care for the God-given body you find yourself in today? Maybe it’s just you.  You might be feeling alone as you look in...

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In the beginning, the earth had no form. There wer In the beginning, the earth had no form. There were no ocean waves kissing the lips of sandy shores. No hearts beating in the bodies of beasts or children. No pretty plants flowering purple and yellow in June. ..... But there was water! ..... The first image given us in Genesis 1 paints a picture of God, His Spirit “hovering over the face of the waters.” ..... So, as I think about how we practically care for what God has given us to love, namely our bodies, it may be of no surprise to you that I have been thinking about water lately. We are approaching summer, Lovely. And as with any change of season, we do good to think of a change in care. ..... We consider a different kind of care for our bodies. This week, we’re talking water intake and hydration. Join us as we get back to the basics, here @body_truth. ..... #bodytruth #waterwatereverywhere #rainydays #rainbootseason #june2021 #genesis #jesus #girlswholovejesus #theyearofsmallthings #hydration #girlswhodrinkwater #bodycare
What do silence, a healthy relationship with exerc What do silence, a healthy relationship with exercise, and the way we care for the earth have in common? ..... Together, these inform how we see and care for our God-gifted bodies. These landscapes come together to help us illustrate a larger map, a bigger picture of #bodytruth. ..... For Mother’s Day, my mom gifted me these 3 books, all of which I asked for because they were recommended by a few people I trust to give me good book suggestions. ..... Thank you for your good work @surseegal as you gently guide me to trust God in the quiet with Invitation to Solitude and Silence. Thank you @sethhaines and @tshoxenreider for Laudato Si; listening to A Drink With A Friend brings life to my after school carline. And a final word of gratitude to @lane9project for introducing a book for girls who want to learn how to trust their bodies and advocate for themselves as they step into their power. ..... How we care for our bodies matters. May you be blessed with a good measure of silence, strength, & care for our common home as we praise our Maker. ..... Praise be to you, my Lord. Laudato Si. ..... #adrinkwithafriend #popefrancis #ruthhaleybarton #girlswholovejesus #holywork #mothersdaygifts #care #theyearofsmallthings #imagodei
My son opened a large paper towel to show me these My son opened a large paper towel to show me these bright orange and red wonders after visiting his school’s garden a few days ago. His excitement at getting to bring them home — oh, what a gift to see him beam! ..... He laid them out as soon as we got home, and we studied each little miracle. The shapes and sizes - some thick and some narrow. The grooves like patterns, filled with black soil and flecks of Texas sand. And the green leaves flowering at the tops, still reaching up toward Light . ..... “Nature [is] a magnificent book in which God speaks to us and grants us a glimpse of his infinite beauty and goodness.” -St. Francis of Assisi ..... May you glimpse your own beauty today as you recognize God’s craftsmanship in nature. He is the author of beauty, Lovely. ..... #nature #beauty #garden #godscreation #theyearofsmallthings #stfrancisofassisi #bodytruth