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Is Anorexia in the Bible?
Can you believe that the Bible has one of the most descriptive definitions
of eating disorders that one could ever see? Could anorexia or bulimia
have existed thousands of years ago? If so, is the solution given also?
Can it still be applied to our circumstances today? Absolutely!
A Parent's Role
A 1999 study done by Vanderbilt University confirmed three factors that
contribute to a family climate for eating disorders. Could you unknowingly
be contributing to the possibility of your children developing an eating
disorder? Along with the enablement of God's Spirit, what can we, as
parents, specifically do to discourage this kind of behavior?
Lies from the Dark Side
We are constantly confronted with lies from the "father of all lies."
He is utterly incapable of speaking the truth to us. What are some of
the common lies he uses to divert our focus from God's Truth? You must
first identify these lies that you have been believing and learn how
to replace them with God's Truth. This is what the Bible calls "renewing
your mind." This is not a passive process. This is something you must
learn how to do, to live free from the "lies from the dark side"!
Longing for Beauty
Why do you suppose we have such an intense aching in our souls for beauty?
Unfortunately, our understanding and appreciation of true beauty has
been corrupted, because of sin; but certainly, the beauty we appreciate
in this world is but a taste-- a foreshadowing, of that which is to
come? What is this yearning in our souls all about? For what or Whom
are our hearts crying out so!
The Skinny on Anorexia and Bulimia
Anorexia currently has the highest mortality rate of any psychological disorder. Find out what stressors may trigger an eating disorder and why pursuing health is superior to pursuing perfection.
The Significance of Suffering
What good could possibly come from our suffering? There are many precious promises in God’s Word concerning our pain, but the question is: will we believe God to do what He has promised through our suffering? Be encouraged to see your troubles through God’s eyes.
The Magnificent Obsession
What does your heart crave? With what or who are you obsessed? Have you ever considered the fact that your body could become an idol –something you worship—not because you ‘love’ the way it looks, but because of all the time and concentration you devote to it. What are other possible idols of our day? How can a worthy desire become an unhealthy obsession? How can you avoid that happening
Extreme Mind Makeover
If you have continually struggled with a behavior you've grown to hate and
you deeply desire to experience change-- an extreme MIND makeover is exactly
what you need! Did you know that your thoughts ultimately determine your
EMOTIONS or even your ACTIONS? Our thought life is extremely powerful! How
do we go about changing the way we think? It is a process we must learn, if
we truly desire CHANGE!
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Key to Handling Fear
We all experience fear to some degree. Children are afraid of the dark;
adults are afraid of rejection or disapproval or afraid of the future. How
do we handle those times when we are overwhelmed with a sense of fear? Can
fear be overcome? Yes, Joshua 1 in God's Word gives us the key to conquering
this powerful emotion.
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