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The meaning of the Easter message gets deeper for me every year. I realize how much my stubbornness to surrender my food intake has cost. I once felt guilty because I continued to overeat. Instead of repenting, I found excuses. I not only feel bad because I could be smaller, but because I saw my disobedience from eating too much. Romans 5:8 is, “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Holy Bible, New International Version, 2011 Jesus died for all sin, including mine. I used to think my overeating was not that bad,Read More →

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The Lent season is time for me to grow closer to the Lord. In the past, I would give something as a token sacrifice. I once stopped drinking soda for these 40 days and then indulged after Easter. It was more about avoiding my token than growing closer to the Lord. Since I struggle with temptations of excess food and a distorted body image, I once used Lenten fasting as an opportunity to diet. The weight never left for good and I gained nothing spiritually. Isaiah 58:6 is, “No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten theRead More →

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On Christmas Eve, I finally had my tree up and all the presents wrapped. Instead of enjoying the moment, I worry about things I still have to do and ways I can make the perfect Christmas. Jesus came to our world humble and far from our social media perfection standards. John 16:33 is, “I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 Christ came into this world so we can have peace in Him. WhenRead More →

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After my longest streak of eating healthy, I slipped. My reasons why” are just excuses. For a week, I thought I could get away with eating more food than my body needs. Luckily, I listened to God’s leading. He gave me the strength to quickly get back on track. Psalm 46 is, “God is our refuge and strength, always ready to help in times of trouble.” Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015 The Lord helped me turn my eating around. My love for God is greater than my desire for excess food. He gave me the strength to walk away from excess food and eatRead More →

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Being stuck at home caused me to break out old cookbooks. I am also trying new recipes from Pinterest since I have time to cook. With the stores out of bread, I dusted off my bread machine and used it. This extra time I spend preparing food, plus staying at home, both led to overeating in the past. God has changed me so I know to keep my eyes fixed on Him. Hebrews 4:16 is, “So let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will receive his mercy, and we will find grace to help us when we need itRead More →