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Diet No More STEP THREE

by Beth Ann Ziarnik @bethannziarnik Diet No More STEP THREE: Trust and Obey. Whew! In our independent culture, it seems easier said than done, doesn't it? Yet ... I'm reminded of the beautiful hymn, "Trust and Obey," written to encourage us about the way to be happy in Jesus. Do I want to be happy in Jesus? Yes! Do I want to live a life free from the burden of overeating and its weighty consequences?… Read More

Desperate for Freedom

by Beth Ann Ziarnik @bethannziarnik Desperate for Freedom from overeating? Yes ... yet here I pause at a crucial point. Will I firmly address this problem in a God-honoring way? Or slip back into telling myself I really don't care. Yet the truth is I do care. I'm desperate for freedom from my years-long struggle, and these last few weeks have been a tug of war. I guess that means I need to really consider… Read More

Dynamiting Self-Deception

by Beth Ann Ziarnik @bethannziarnik Dynamiting self-deception? Absolutely! Hey, it takes power to blast tree stumps from a farmer's field, right? It also take power to change a bad habit--including the miserable  habit of eating more than our bodies need. Last week's Spiritual Dangers of Overeating began a sturdy foundation with many good reasons to change.  But today as I consider a few more Scriptures, I see my heart isn't quite as ready to move… Read More

Spiritual Dangers of Overeating

by Beth Ann Ziarnik @bethannziarnik Spiritual dangers of overeating. Sounds ominous, doesn't it? It is. Just like this mostly submerged crocodile watching for unwary prey. So, let's get serious about the spiritual dangers of overeating. Are you ready? I know I am. Last week's blog on Step One of Diet No More covered how I began my journey toward peace of heart and freedom from the insidious trap of overeating. Today I'm looking at some… Read More