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How to Get Over the Fear of Being Fat
The "Questions" series continues with this important question about how to get over the fear of being "fat." I put fat in quotations because fat is a term that is not only relative, but also way overused by our culture. I understand that this question will resonate...
When Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Dieting and Exercise Lie to You:: Guest Post
Today's post is by my new reader friend Gina Funderburg. Gina reached out to me with her story and I asked her to share it with you all. I think you'll be encouraged by reading about her journey: When Self-Esteem, Self-Help, Dieting and Exercise Lie to You. My battle...
The Amazing Beauty Hidden in Authentic Friendship
Weeks ago we hosted a dinner party to thank the leadership team of our small church. We had a baker's dozen around a giant table and I discovered something amazing: the beauty hidden in authentic friendship. You see, I'm married to a pastor. Not just any pastor--a...
Can I Trust God?
We spent the greater part of the season house hunting. Can I just tell your that HGTV makes house hunting look super fun? But, that's not exactly accurate. Shopping for a new home is stressful. Seriously stressful. You go out looking with a certain idea of what kind...
Why I Didn’t Like the Video of Woman They Drew Hearts On
It's likely you saw it---the viral video of the woman who stripped down to her black bra and underwear and, using only a chalkboard sign, asked people to show their support for body acceptance by drawing a heart somewhere on her body. Here's the video of woman they...
Don’t Feel Good Enough? Read Laura’s Body Image Story
Today I am delighted to share a guest post from my friend Laura. Laura and I met through the Dallas Moms Blog where we both serve as contributors, and over the last few years we've come to recognize we have a whole lot in common---including the work of overcoming our...
Perfect Love Casts Out Fear
Are you fearful of making mistakes? Having others find out your imperfections? Does the thought of a BIG error make you sweat? Yeah, me too. As an intern in college, I worked in the Communications Office. Our group created an Annual Report each year to update donors...
My Body Image Robbed Me: Sydney’s Story
This is my new friend Sydney's story. Sydney contacting me a few months ago through the blog and I asked her to share with you all what she had shared with me. Sydney and I are a lot a like--our stories mirror in many ways. This shows me how much the devil lacks...
How Community Offers a Great Mirror for Your Health
Today I'm revisiting a post from a few years ago. As my blog has morphed to be more about body image than fitness and spiritual growth, I want to make sure that you read to the end of this post to really understand what I'm saying figuratively about mirrors. Some of...
Life is Not a Race
Texas summers are best enjoyed from air-conditioned rooms. But, the young ones need to get out of the house and so I suggest a contest. "Whomever swims the most laps gets extra iPad time!" (Sadly, iPad time ranks as a valuable commodity here.) Excited for the...
