Do you ever feel like your life is one long performance? Constantly trying to measure up, be enough, do enough—only to end the day with that same old sinking feeling: I still don’t measure up. If you’ve struggled with disordered eating, perfectionism, or persistent shame around your body or your worth, this may sound all
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John 8:12 – “Jesus spoke to them, saying, ‘I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.’” Lately, I’ve been reflecting on my life before recovery from anorexia. Those days felt like deep darkness.I often felt like a small boat, tossed about
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“Rest is a weapon given to us by God. The enemy hates it because he wants you stressed and occupied.” — Elisabeth Elliot When I first read these words, they stopped me in my tracks. What does it mean to truly rest? For many of us, rest is often seen as a luxury — something
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Anyone who knows me knows that my natural speed is slower than most. I need time—to process, to decide, to take that first step. And for most of my life, I’ve felt like an oddball because of this. For as long as I can remember, I’ve been told to hurry up. “Stop being so pokey!”
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For years, I justified every bite of food I consumed. I called it “being careful” or “choosing to be healthy.” Honestly, my perfectionistic side thrived on the control I had over what I ate. I followed my food rules to the letter. People praised my self-discipline—some even said they wished they had my “problem.” The
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Unpopular Opinion: Feeling hunger is not a weakness—it’s a sign of a thriving, healthy life. Why Are We Afraid of Hunger? My husband recently shared a conversation he had with a colleague who is on a GLP medication. I don’t know all the details of his health journey, but one thing he said to my
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Understanding the Difference Between Our Image and Our Identity in Christ As believers, we often hear about the importance of understanding our identity in Christ, but what exactly does that mean? And how does it differ from our image — the way we see ourselves or how others perceive us? To gain clarity, we must
From Body Projects to Embracing God’s Creation “Our bodies are not a project or a problem to be solved.” – Jess Connolly We may never say it out loud, but in today’s visually-driven and body-obsessed culture, we often live as if our bodies are projects to be perfected. Influencers, social media experts, and popular culture
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Failure—we don’t even like the sound of the word. Our success-and-results-oriented society doesn’t allow space for failure. We are told, “If you dream it, you can be it!” The pressure is on, and if something is slipping out of our grasp, we try to cover it up, fudge the books – anything to ensure no
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There is no doubt about it: comparison steals joy. No matter how hard we work to improve ourselves, there will always be someone who seems to have it better. They might have a more understanding spouse, better-behaved children, a larger house, a newer vehicle, a thinner body, better hair—the list is endless. But here’s the
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