I’m so very tired of always feeling like I’m too much or not enough. It’s so much easier to just walk after God, resting in my identity as His, and letting Him shape me into the one me that only I can be.
Category Archives: The Race
Grief Bacon & the Bread of Life
Occasionally, I run across new words that perfectly capture a particular sentiment. Such was the case recently, when I saw this gem posted on my Facebook newsfeed:
Kummerspeck: Literally meaning “grief bacon,” the excess weight we gain from emotional overeating (German)
Look Up
“People don’t look up.”
My oldest brother stated it with a shrug, like it’s just one of those unfortunate things about life. But lately I’ve realized there’s a deeper truth to his words.
The Spiritual Food Pyramid
Do you spend more time planning what you put in your mouth than what you put into you mind? Maybe it’s time for some spiritual meal planning.
Blog, Interrupted: Stewardship Under Stress
It’s been two weeks or so since my last blog post … a pretty big lapse considering my goal of two posts per week. So for anyone who has missed seeing new content, please accept my apology. To be honest, the disruption in blog frequency has paralleled a big disruption in my commitment to healthy […]
The Heart of Weight Problems and Why We Shouldn’t Go It Alone
Science tells us obesity causes heart problems. I’m telling you my heart problem caused my obesity.
Resolutions for the Right Reason
Am I pursuing my “ideal weight” because of my own vanity, or because overcoming this stumbling block helps me draw near to God?
On Top of the Hill
Today is my fortieth birthday. I woke up at 4:30 this morning to go to the bathroom (a sure sign of my age), and when I climbed back in bed, my husband rolled over and said, “Happy birthday, babe. I guess you’re on top of the hill.” On top of the hill. I never thought […]
The Great Pumpkin (Bread)
My outstanding military career was hopelessly sidelined before it even began. Because I’m fat, and I can’t run. Nevertheless, I’ve always considered myself a fighter — more champion than advocate — fierce, fearless, tough. But I’m totally not. This week has proved it to me, as if I needed another reminder. Though, I guess I […]