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Category Archives: Body Image
The Adulteress Principality, Part 2 on the Parker J. Cole Show
Tune in for the second installment of my discussion with Parker about “The Adulteress Principality.” To listen to the broadcast, click here. She is everything a woman wants to be — glorious, beautiful, and vivacious. All men want her. She is … Continue reading
Interview on the Parker J. Cole Show
Tune in to my discussion with Parker about “The Adulteress Principality.” To listen to the broadcast, click here. She is everything a woman wants to be — glorious, beautiful, and vivacious. All men want her. She is so captivating, exciting, and … Continue reading
The Body Image Blues
I will be speaking this Saturday at Faith Church of the Valley for Heart of Faith’s Women’s Equipping Day. For all those who will be wondering, “Why is she giving this presentation sitting down?” or “What’s with the big, black brace … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, injury, New Year's resolution, Spirituality, thankfulness
Tagged ACL surgery, body image, Coveteousness, Envy, idolatry
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The Body Image Blues
It was New Year’s Eve, and I was feeling sorry for myself. Instead of counting my blessings, I wallowed in discontentment, triggered by the unsettling time capsule I’d uncovered. Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, injury, New Year's resolution, Spirituality, thankfulness
Tagged body image, Coveteousness, Envy, idolatry
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The Scale, My Idol
I’m getting ready to go be a counselor at a Christian kids’ camp next week. I’ve got to admit that I am feeling anxious. I’m not really worried about my responsibilities. I’ve been to this camp enough times to be very familiar … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, Camping, Jesus, Kids, Spirituality, The Kingdom of Heaven
Tagged idolatry, weight gain
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Week 7—Combating the Influence of the Immoral Woman on our Attitudes and in our Marriages: Proverbs 9:17 and Proverbs 5:15-21
What Class Participants said they found most thought-provoking, challenging, or helpful: “Wow! It was all terrific. Recognizing that we are to be helping our husbands fight the enemy is central, and not always emphasized.” “That men’s visual nature was intended … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, C.S. Lewis, Love, Marriage, Spirituality, Womanhood
Tagged marital bonding, spiritual strongholds
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Week 6–Exposing the Lies of the Adulteress: Proverbs 9:17 and Proverbs 5:15-21
What Class Participants said they found most thought-provoking, challenging, or helpful: “As a mother or young boys, I started thinking about age-appropriate ways to introduce these topics and help them guard against sexual temptation.” “I loved the discussion of the … Continue reading
Posted in Body Image, C.S. Lewis, Jesus, Kids, Love, Marriage, Mothering, Spirituality, Womanhood
Tagged Blue Like Jazz, Screwtape Letters, Temptation
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Week 2–Unity in Diversity and Interdependence in Marriage
What Class Participants said they found most thought-provoking, challenging or helpful: “I want to have the wisdom to teach my daughter how to have the right attitude about being a woman, and not the attitudes I had. Our true value … Continue reading
Not Amanda, but Grace
Like many women, I struggle with my body image. When I don’t like what I see in the mirror, and I blame myself for it because of the things I’ve put in my mouth, I feel discouraged and unlovable. In my head, I … Continue reading