Abuse & Addictions Category
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Entering the Life of God
John Townsend When we enter the life of God, we begin the process of loving him with all our heart, soul, mind, and strength (Mark 12:30). This means a couple of things. First, it means…
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Breaking Up the Fear and Food Addictive Relationship: Part 3
Steve Arterburn The fear and food addictive relationship cycle spins in the following order: ‘ Denial ‘ Emotional Pain ‘ Food fuels the process ‘ The cost (weight gain and other costs) ‘ Self-loathing, followed…
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I Hate Exercising
Julie Davis This is one of the most common statements that I hear, and one that I have said myself many times! It may be because the word ‘exercise’ seems to evoke all kinds of…
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Working Through Hurts in a Relationship (part 3)
Dottie Pickett In this article, I will be talking about Step Three of ‘Working Through Hurts in Relationships.’ This step is: ‘Examining Ourselves To See How We’ve Contributed To The Problem In Any Way.’ It’s…
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Fat and The 'Be Nice Rule'
Jennifer Cecil The ‘Be nice rule‘ is an oppressive rule that we learn early in life. If we are sensitive, easily hurt and have experienced significant emotional pain in our lives, we are a good…
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Identifying the TRUE Hunger Signal!
Janet Carr The human body is designed to offer signals as to when it needs food and when enough food has been provided. We define these signals as the feelings of hunger and fullness. Both…
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The Way Out!
Henry Cloud Jeri had been enslaved to binge eating for a long time. Her doctor had sent her to counseling because he feared for her health. She was very overweight and had a history of…
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Working Through Hurts in a Relationship (part 2)
Dottie Pickett In my article last month, I talked about the first step in working through hurts in relationships. That step involves identifying your feelings surrounding a relational situation or event. The next step I…
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What Your Weight Is Saying About You
John Townsend If you struggle with weight control, ask yourself, What could my weight be telling me about the state of my soul? As you reflect on this question, consider whether any of the following…
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Mom's Recipe for Fitness Success
Julie Davis Many people tend to accept the negative effects of aging as a fact of life that they have little or no control over. They seem to sit back and allow the calendar to…
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