Ana
I hear the Anorexia (I often call her Ana) tapping at the door to my soul most days even as my recovery remains strong. Well, for the most part strong. A virus grips my gut, shutting down my appetite and hunger for a solid week....
Thoughts and Musings
I love this quote from Brian Zahnd. on prayer: "The primary purpose of prayer is not to get God to do what we think God ought to do, but to be properly formed."Brian Zahnd
Mental Illness, The Church, and Healing
Recently, we recognized Mental Health Awareness Week, and Suicide Prevention/Awareness. I added a mental health awareness frame to my profile picture and with great care I reached out to remind people that it is okay to not be okay and struggling with depression,...
Anorexia, Shame, Scripture and Science.
I sat in my cozy chair sipping my sweet, (yes with real sugar) hot tea eagerly devouring every word spoken by Cynthia Bulik Ph.D. about…
The Plumb Truth: One Bite at a time
Zechariah 4:10 “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s…
Celebrating Christmas with an Eating Disorder? Invite Emmanuel, The Prince of Peace!
As we enter into this last week of Advent, we are preparing our hearts and homes to celebrate the day that Love came down to meet us as…
Perfectly Imperfect Recovery: And Fully Loved…
Thanksgiving has come and gone. Sweet sisters, I hope you all were able to reach out for any support you needed or deep into yourselves…
Pest Control: Quieting the Inner Critic
Ephesians 2:10 “ For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us new in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long…
Fear and Faith Collide!
While recovery from an eating disorder is necessary and good, it can feel painful and sad.
What Fools Believe?
I read an interesting and thought-provoking quote from Voltaire this week. “It is difficult to free fools from the chain they revere.” …