Today Heather digs into the topic of gluttony. So many of us have been taught in the church that gluttony equals overeating. We've felt shame, guilt, and stress as we've tried to not be "gluttonous" in the way we've related to food. And, in that desire and pursuit of...
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Why Am I Obsessed With Being Thinner
For many years I believed that if I could just lose the weight, then I would arrive. Arrive where, I didn't know specifically. I'm not sure I cared, because I knew it would certainly be a better place. A place where trying on clothes was an easy and enjoyable task. My...
What Journey Are You On: Why Thin is Not A Destination
I always get revved up at the beginning of the new year for a fresh start, a new journey. But in today's show I explore how, many years, I put myself on the wrong path. Looking at the classic story from John Bunyan's, "A Pilgrim's Progress" we take a deeper look at...
Hey Jealousy: Three Ways to Tame Envy & Covetousness
One Sunday morning, a sermon revolutionized the way I thought about my body image. In truth, I have no idea what the pastor actually preached about that day. (Don't worry, this was before my husband was also my pastor). But, as we read through the section of Exodus...
Worshipping Calves: What the Old Testament Can Teaches Us about Body Image
"Mom, why would anyone want to worship an object?" My son, Zach, yelled from the seat behind me. Idolatry seems puzzling, doesn't it. I tried to think of an appropriate answer for my ten-year-old. I couldn't help but think about my personal battle with body image and...
Why Women With All Body Types Struggle With Body Image Issues
My middle son called out for me to come quickly. "Mom, the light's blinking in here." Dying light bulbs don't consitute an emergency in my mind, so a few minutes later I went to investigate the situation. There were no fixture issues of any kind. Instead what I found...
This is My Healthy
At the beginning of May, I celebrated my 26th birthday. I had decided to spend the morning at my favorite coffee shop, enjoying my latest guilty pleasure:Gone Girl. I got dressed, put on a touch of makeup, and as I headed out the door I stopped in front of the mirror...
Just a Little More Beauty, Lord: A Poem
"Just a Little More Beauty, Lord," is an original poem! My first, in fact. It may not be Emily Dickinson but I hope these words will still touch you and (maybe) make you smile as you reflect on the truth about our desires and our body image struggles . . . Just a...
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...