The Mind of Christ
So how can I walk in victory when the heaviness of old thought patterns and disordered eating habits are rampid? I challenge you to begin a new habit today, come into the presence of your Savior, Redeemer, and Friend; declare to Him, "I can't but You can, I need You Jesus."
Where I Belong
Almost immediately after I started eating, my life, my creativity, and my heart started to stir, like a bear stirring out of a long hibernation. The cave where I had stored the pieces left behind by my rationing, burst into life and started growing and blooming in ways I didn’t think possible.
The Joy in the Journey
If God had told me five years ago that I would be leading prayer groups about body image issues, I would have frozen in place. “No thank you, God. That is the last thing I see myself doing or have any desire to do, ever!” I was right in the middle of the hardest part of my recovery journey.
Maybe You’re Not Going Crazy
It was a downright heavy day, and I couldn’t pinpoint why. I couldn’t find an explanation for the heavy feelings of dread, self-loathing, and hopelessness that consumed me out of nowhere. I was sobbing as I grabbed my prayer journal to process this with Jesus.
Lessons From the Grey
I was very much a “doer.” Tell me what to do to help my daughter and I will do it, give me a checklist please! There is no checklist for this! I have had to learn more how to “be.” Ugh, I could thrive as a human “doing” yet that is not what my daughter needed.
The Shame Cocoon
Shame is like a smothering cocoon; it seems "safe", and it is not. The only way you can emerge from it is to invite someone else into the space so they can help you break the seal and be transformed.
Special Event - Eating Disorders Day Of Prayer - Feb. 26, 2025
Your invitation to the Eating Disorders Day of Prayer on Wednesday, February 26th, now in its fourth year!
Promises in the Storm
Have you ever been in a season of life where your prayers turn into pleas? When you've prayed, “Lord, where are you? You could so quickly fix everything! What is the point of prolonging this?” Claim His promises and thank Him for His Presence in the storm.
Can God Really Make Me Whole Again?
“Jesus, I want you to make me whole again. Something is missing, out of balance, broken, and I want You to bring it back together.” Our souls are healed through union with Christ. Come to peace, come to Shalom and be restored.
Gratitude Cultivates Joy
We must make an intentional choice to be grateful. This can be challenging when life’s stressors escalate. We need an attitude of gratitude that is not dependent on our circumstances. So how can we cultivate gratitude?
Why Don't I Look Like That?
This type of book would either come through the mail in a plain brown wrapper or be purchased at an adult bookshop. I know it was easy for me to find them in my parents' closet. I wanted to be beautiful and desirable like those picture book women. Why don't I look like that?
Child-Like Innocence (A Halloween Memory)
Mary had attended my chair exercise class for many years. One day, my class moved into a room with mirrors across the front wall. I asked the class, “do you like the mirrors?” And Mary chimed that she loves the mirrors, “I like looking at myself”, and as she said those words, my mind raced...
Busyness and Being Seen
I realized it was not that I wanted or needed help, although help would have been nice. I had my day planned out to do by myself. What I really wanted was to be seen.
Freedom and Fear
There are so many implications of the freedom talked about in Galatians 5:1. The point of freedom is not just about what we are saved FROM, It is about what we are set free FOR.
Ride the Tide
Just like seasons in nature, there are seasons in life. Sometimes seasons offer safety and predictability, and sometimes they can completely catch us off-guard. Can you ride the tide of change?
Seasons of Struggle
In this life, we will all encounter seasons of struggle. There will be days, even moments, that shatter our world. This recovery journey is so full of ups and downs. And our Father is there.
Special Event - Eating Disorders Day Of Prayer - Feb. 28, 2024
Your invitation to a special day of prayer on February 28th! Learn the history of the Eating Disorders Day of Prayer, now in its third year.