In our busy lives, it is so easy to coast through life without any real depth of thought or process.
Author: baileyriza
Hi! My name is Bailey Riza. Along with my personal blog, I'm the co-founder of True Talk YXE with my sister, Briona. For the past many years, I've been a member of the Faith Alive Band and I am employed by Women's Journey of Faith in Saskatoon, where my husband, Nathan, and I live. As well as hanging out with friends and leading worship on the weekends, you can find me traveling to Nashville, TN where I write songs with the Rain Collective. I believe in Salvation through Jesus Christ and in the power of words. My greatest desire is to live from my heart for there is nothing great that has happened that didn't first begin in the heart.
The best self-help advice I can give…
The best self-help advice I can give is simply this: less self. As Christians, we are compelled constantly in the Word of God to put an end to our flesh that our spirits may live! In my life, I've begun to utilize hindsight to propel my present decisions. When I would look at my days, … Continue reading The best self-help advice I can give…
Surrounded
This is my song for 2018. If I could make every Christian on Earth sit down and listen to it 10 times over, I would.
Quick and easy writing tips
Writing on a daily basis is one of my goals for 2018. This is no easy task. Even though I love writing, it can be extremely difficult to make the time to actually sit and put words on paper (or Word documents...). With a desire to start strong, I began to scour the podcast world … Continue reading Quick and easy writing tips
Moving to minimalism in 2018
I've been listening to podcasts, reading blogs, and really diving into the idea of minimalism lately. While I'm not the type to go and sell everything I own and live in a tiny house, there are stunning truths inside the idea of "minimalism." One definition of minimalism is this: "Minimalism is a lifestyle that helps … Continue reading Moving to minimalism in 2018
Part 1: Practical ways to curb “phone addiction
It's a beautiful Saturday morning and I'm eating pancakes, wearing sweats, and drinking coffee at my kitchen table...LOVELY! Unfortunately, I have my cell phone on my right and laptop in front of me. This can only mean one thing: SCREEN ADDICTION!
Dating: being present
It's fun and exciting to dream and make plans but unless we are taking time to be present in between, we will lose our joy!
“You Are Here” Lyric Video!
I had the honour of writing and singing this song for Faith Alive Band's latest album, "This Is What We're Made For!" I pray that it will encourage you and bring you closer to the heart of God 🙂 ENJOY! https://youtu.be/RM7zTBHvTYw
Working out…are you doing it wrong?
When you change how you think, working out is less pain and more gain!
You can’t do it…
I want to encourage you in 2017. When moments of "I can't do it" become overwhelming, it's time to really look at the "2 minute moments" of your life.
