I have an accountability partner who is amazing. God is so gracious in giving her to me. I don't know if she would want to be mentioned by name, so I won't just yet. But I hope to introduce you to...
How We Did It
Nancy Kennedy approached me some time back about sharing my story in a book about weight loss successes. Now, the project has come to print! You will find my story about releasing 100 pounds in...
Cleaning the Cup
Sometimes I get a most perverse enjoyment out of reading the way Jesus spoke to the Pharisees. I mean, these guys were the epitome of evil dressed in religion. In one of the most scathing rebukes...
Gear Up for the New Year!
I am making plans now to lead another Thin Within group online starting in January 2012. If you are interested in gathering once a week with other people on this journey, please consider joining...
Making it Through The Holidays – Repost from 2007
This is a repost from December 2007:Early November 2006 I began applying myself faithfully to the Thin Within principles. I released about 15 pounds by the end of the year even though "statistics...
We Have His Power–He Gets the Glory!
To him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be the glory. - Ephesians 3:20-21What do I expect...
Thanks Giving: A Sacrifice of Praise
Happy Thanks Giving. This is a day that is so uniquely named. Just the name of it makes us pause to think about a Great Benefactor, to Whom we give thanks on this day.When the hoped for job comes...
Authentic Processing
I have been so quiet on the blog over the past 18 months (relative to my multiple posting weekly previously) I think because...well...I want to have my "act" together to share something with...
Enough
When we feel like we can't do this thing, when we think we won't manage life today...Good! We aren't supposed to be able to do it all in our own strength. We are *supposed* to need Him. When we feel...