Since the fall of man, Satan has sought to destroy God's children. He uses many different things to tempt us. Food is a sneaky vice, for we need food to live. Is it any wonder that lust for a food was the temptation that brought about...
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Since the fall of man, Satan has sought to destroy God's children. He uses many different things to tempt us. Food is a sneaky vice, for we need food to live. Is it any wonder that lust for a food was the temptation that brought about man's fall? Since that enticing food in the garden, man has mad his belly a god and food has become a common addiction. Now we must fight for the freedom from this addiction to food!
Last night, while studying God's Word, I was led to verses regarding sin, and it's dominion over us. It's so easy to give in to sin, as we are a sinful people. Genesis 4:7b had a profound effect on me, and I could not let go of it. It seeped right into my core almost instantly after I read it. It says, "But if you do not do what is right, sin is crouching at your door; it desires to have you, but you must master it ." (Emphasis mine) Right after reading that, I read of Cain killing his... Read Full Story
As I've been traveling this road & walking in new found freedoms, I've come to realize the importance of setting goals for myself. I was always a dreamer & thought a lot on what I WANTED to happen in my life, but I never really committed to MAKING it happen. I would wish each & every day that I could have the body I was meant to have & yet I did nothing physical to make it become a reality. As I've been dealing with my inner man & daily working through each struggle, I see myself changing... Read Full Story
That was the question presented to me by one of the 3rd grade girls in my Sunday School class. I was explaining the directions to a game we were getting ready to play & I asked if any one had any questions. One little girl raised her hand. Happy to answer, I asked what her question was, and she very confusedly asked, "Why do you always wear black?" I barely had a second to process the question before the other 10 girls in my class chimed in wanting desperately to know the answer. In my heart... Read Full Story
I usually post in the morning, but today I just didn't have the chance to post when I first got up. I find that if I do miss a day of posting, it's hard to recollect my thoughts, so I just need to continue where I'm at. I've never been very good about daily logging ANYTHING but I do find that if I simply accept that & continue on, everything falls into place. If I put too much pressure on myself regarding posting, I will eventually neglect posting at all. I'm backtracking a bit here, but... Read Full Story
Well it's been quite some time since I've written. Seven days to be exact. At first I got real busy, and then, I just slipped back into my old, undisciplined ways. My 10 day journey really opened my eyes to many things, and yet, when it was all said & done I found myself only slightly better than I had started. Once I allowed food to re enter my life, I was up against a greater challenge than any fast has ever presented me with....the challenge of eating. I failed miserably, and beat myself... Read Full Story
Daniel 1:8 says, "But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king's meat, nor with the wine which he drank: therefore he requested of the prince of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself." Daniel PURPOSED in his heart. That means he made a decision, he made a commitment to uphold God's law no matter what. In order for us to enjoy our freedom, we, too, must make the same type of spiritual commitment. When we commit to something and offer it... Read Full Story
If you are here reading this it's for 1 of two reasons. You are either "just curious" or you are searching for freedom yourself. Whatever the reason, it is my hope that your time spent here will somehow lift you & encourage you to soar to new heights and that whatever demon it is you are battling, you will find the courage & strength to pick up your cross daily & press on to reach the goal & win the prize. Jesus Christ has given us freedom in Him, but so many of us just choose not to walk in... Read Full Story
Every year people all over make New Years Resolutions that they vow to keep. They get all excited and are fully motivated to start fresh & make this the year they finally follow through. Unfortunately, 9 times out of 10 those well intended resolutions are short lived and the end result is feelings of defeat & despair. I think the most important change we can make is the change in our minds. Once you find your center, that place of peace, everything else will fall into place. Once we have our... Read Full Story
Well I'm at the halfway point of a cleansing fast, and gaining ground on the discipline needed to continue this quest for freedom. Today is day 5 of what I decided upon. 10 days is a great cleansing fast, and it gives you a jump start to starting fresh & new on any program. (See the links on fasting). Fasting cleanses the body of many toxins that lead to sickness. It also helps you gain that control you need to be a stronger captain of your own ship. Fasting helps discipline your body to be... Read Full Story
Well, Friday I attended an absolutely wonderful cookie baking party with some people from my co-op group. I was really looking forward to going, and I promised myself I wouldn't sit there & eat mass amounts of cookies. The thing about promises, however, is that it seems they are meant to be broken. I packed myself some water & fruit. I knew that the hostess was offering vegetable soup for lunch. I was set. Unfortunately, once I looked at & smelled that vast array of cookies, I was acting... Read Full Story
