Food is often the anesthesia of choice. Excessive drinking and drug use are obvious problems; whereas overeating, diet obsession, and food binges seem to be more acceptable as standards. And though most of the accompanying heartache is silently hidden, the severity of the damage to one's body, mind, and spirit is often untold.In Truly Fed, author Gari Meacham tackles the issues of today's dieting obsessions, binge mentalities, and self-loathing behaviors. With solid biblical wisdom, she challenges readers to embrace the freedom they can and will receive as they learn to turn away from the slavery of food plans, dietary restrictions, and mental bullying.By defining and emphasizing God's plan for the food He provides, Gari ... more
"On the morning of surgery, Ron came into the bathroom as I was getting dressed, took one look at me and knew that this was a difficult time for me, seeing my red eyes from crying so hard. Without saying a word, he took me into his arms and held me close, as we both burst into tears. I felt his body shaking as I'm sure he felt mine. We just stood there sobbing and holding each other. We both needed that. We had been strong for each other long enough. Now, it was time to let it all out. It was so cleansing. I thank God for that moment and for a man who loves me enough to cry with me at a time like this." Travel the path with a breast cancer patient and her husband as they take this courageous journey together. Elaine Embr ... more
How I was able to find peace and joy in the face of diversity and tribulations. Early in life, I have always had Someone looking after me even when I did not realize it. Later in life, after becoming a true believer, my faith was challenged. Even in the face of this chronic illness called MS, my faith never faltered. I did not revert to asking, "why me?" I know my purpose is to boldly show what Christ has done in my life regardless of any obstacles. Born on Chicago's west side in 1958, I aspired to do better than what was expected. I did the traditional college. I got my Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees. I started my career in Chicago. Working for corporate giants like Merrill Lynch, IBM, and Siemens was what I th ... more
How I was able to find peace and joy in the face of diversity and tribulations. Early in life, I have always had Someone looking after me even when I did not realize it. Later in life, after becoming a true believer, my faith was challenged. Even in the face of this chronic illness called MS, my faith never faltered. I did not revert to asking, "why me?" I know my purpose is to boldly show what Christ has done in my life regardless of any obstacles. Born on Chicago's west side in 1958, I aspired to do better than what was expected. I did the traditional college. I got my Bachelor of Science and Masters degrees. I started my career in Chicago. Working for corporate giants like Merrill Lynch, IBM, and Siemens was what I th ... more
Do you get up in the morning and hit the floor eager to tackle your day, or do you get up and just hit the floor? Today's women live with a lot of physical and emotional stress. Imagine how well you can serve God and others when you learn how to live healthy, prevent disease, and have energy that soars. This book is filled with much needed information and practical advice that will help you...
- see your body as a temple
- take charge of your health
- better understand your hormones, other body systems, and how they interrelate
- learn about our toxic environment and what to do to combat this problem
- learn how you are robbed of vital cellular energy from lectromagnetic fields and how pulsating magnetic re ... more
In his unfathomable wisdom God has created delicious, health-giving food, some of which is still available to us today. More accessible, however, is the "food" we all have come to love, that which has been altered, for reasons not related to health. The whole food plant-based recipes in this book are not just delicious; they are nutritious and cost effective also. Go with Elizabeth on an enlightening trip through two entirely different types of cancer therapy, one of which has become for her a vibrant new life-style. The bulk of this book consists of pages from her journal written as she lived it. Elizabeth Lacy Faxon was born in Virginia and now lives in California with her husband, Glen. Her childhood ambition was to b ... more