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Return from the Desert
The Lord reaches out, inviting us to return from the desert of overeating. We want to return . . . to stop indulging in eating more than our bodies require. With all our hearts, we long to renew that sweet closeness we once knew with him. If only we could. The good news is we can! I promise. What does it take? Let’s take a look at the three stages. Return to the Lord Let… Read More
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Diet No More Step 7: Restoration
by Beth Ann Ziarnik @bethannziarnik I’m grieved to admit that the unthinkable has happened. I’m again captive to overeating. My glorious peace and freedom vanished. I need restoration to the blessings of God-honoring eating But is all hope gone? All praise and glory to our faithful Lord God Almighty! The answer is “no.” I abandoned his safe path for me, but he never abandoned me. Hebrews 13:5 says he will never leave or forsake me,… Read More
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Safely Secure
So, are you done with overeating and eager to stay safely secure? I am! Thank you, Lord, that we find safety in your Word! But where do we start? First . . . Keep Watch “Keep your eyes open for spiritual danger; stand true to the Lord” 1 Corinthians 16:13 (TLB). Don’t let that snake Satan take up residence in your garden of God-given peace and freedom. Refuse his wicked temptations, especially the ones that… Read More
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Diet No More STEP 5: Escape Temptation
by Beth Ann Ziarnik @bethannziarnik Escape temptation? It's a sad fact of life. As long as we live on this earth, we'll need to kill those insistent urges to return to our habit of eating more than we need. But--yay!--another fact is just as true. God hasn't left us helpless. He is ever our Champion! He'll arm us with winning weapons to overcome those cravings. Here are a few: winning weapons against temptation Three Winning… Read More