At age 70, twenty years post-menopause, it takes a lot less to get me to a "5" than it did in my younger days! That has been very difficult for me, and at times very angering. So the idea of...
Miniature Eating
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Breaking Off the Taproot
I feel like I broke off a huge chunk of a taproot today! This bondage to food is like a huge tree with very long and thick taproots burrowing deep into the ground. The taproots become larger,...
When It’s Not Right to be Thankful for Food
Imagine a pile of gifts under the Christmas tree. Actually, no need to imagine; here’s the exact scenario I'm talking about… Now imagine that one of the gifts has this message on the tag: “Do...
Preparing for Challenges in Advance – with Jesus
Lord, I have a lot going on today; many things on my plate. You said You'll be with us always, which includes TODAY! So would You help me prepare for these things ahead instead of being a sitting...
Boundaries That Fall in Pleasant Places
"The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places; surely I have a delightful inheritance." (Psalm 16:6) In Fresh Wind, Fresh Desire, Heidi wrote regarding boundaries: "The wooden fence...
The P.E.R.F.U.M.E. Zone
In the wide world of losing weight, despite all the tricks, tips, programs and techniques, there is only one way for weight to actually be "lost" or "released." Are you ready? Here it is... To...
Objectionable Obligation or Inviting Opportunity?
[Inspired by Terri Graham] Am I the only one who finds it SOOOO hard to wait for a zero ~ "true hunger"? There are many things in my life that I do even though I don't want to do them... like doing...
Spiritual Constipation, Pile-ups, & Burdens
No matter what the motivation behind or purpose for it, a get-away is a good idea! One get-awayer might be wanting to simply get away from the routine and cares of daily life and have a change of...
Renewing My Mind – Evening Eating Part 2
This week we are hitting "Night-Time Eating" head on by creating truth cards that will help us fight the lies we believe that cause us to give in to temptation after dinner with TRUTH. Today, I want...