Download or read book Let Jesus Love the Weight Off of You written by Gwen Myrie and published by Because of Jesus Ministries. This book was released on 2019-04-23 with total page 218 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Have you struggled to lose weight? Has maintaining a healthy weight felt like a disappointing fantasy? We have all read books that have given us rules to weight loss, and may have even attained a small measure of success, but the results were not lasting because the root problem was not addressed! "Let Jesus Love the Weight off of You" is a journey of the heart. The problem is not what you're eating, but what you're believing about yourself.Some of the topics covered in this devotional are: ` Not My Willpower but His Real Power` It's a Heart Issue` Let Jesus Change the Way You Think` Recognize the Lies that Have Held You Captive ` You're Not Defined by Your Failures` So Long Self-Effort` Guilt-Free Eating` Jesus-Your Way of Escape` Truly Free-No Going Back to BondageAre you ready to have the way you think and believe about yourself transformed? Have you come to the end of your own self-effort? Are you ready to let Jesus love the weight off of you? It's time to receive His grace and embrace your true identity so you can experience greater health, energy, and vitality, and reign in life through Him. Let the journey begin!

Download or read book Made Like Martha written by Katie M. Reid and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2018-07-10 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An invitation for overachievers to discover what it means to rest as God's daughters without compromising their God-given design as doers. Are you a Martha who feels guilty for not being a Mary? Do you want to sit at Jesus’s feet as Mary did—but you feel the need to get things done? In Made Like Martha, Katie M. Reid invites you to exchange try-hard striving for hope-filled freedom without abandoning your doer’s heart in the process. Through her own story and rich biblical illustrations, Katie reminds you that it’s not important whether you sit and listen or stand and work. What matters is that your spiritual posture is one of a beloved daughter who knows she doesn’t need to earn God’s love. Your desire to get things done is not something to temper but something to embrace as you serve from a place of strength and peace—knowing Christ already did His most important work for you on the cross. With “It Is Finished” activities at the end of each chapter and a fiveweek Bible study included, Made Like Martha helps you find rest from striving even as you celebrate your God-given design to “do.” “Made Like Martha will infuse your life with a fresh perspective as you learn both to embrace your God-given personality and also discover how—and when—to rest and retreat.” —Karen Ehman, Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker and New York Times bestselling author of Keep It Shut

Download or read book Love God Lose Weight written by Cathy Morenzie and published by Guiding Light Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 139 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Previously published as Receiving God's Love) Tired of Gaining Weight or the Guilt & Shame from Emotional Eating? Be Filled with the Spirit Instead! For years, I'd gain at least 5 pounds around the holidays or whenever I felt stressed. I used it as an excuse to break all of my boundaries with the promise that I'd restart my diet after the latest drama or life catastrophe had passed. Because I didn’t understand the depth of Christ's love for me and as result, I only focused on feeling satiated by filled full of my favorite foods which ironically left me feeling empty and trapped. I felt anything but free. Over the years, I've come to realize that without a deeper understanding of God's love for me, I'm lost. I refuse to let overwhelm be a stronghold over me because I simply over-extend myself and over-eat until I’m stuffed. So I've chosen to live a new way and choose “Faith over Food” and I invite you to join me. Every time I feel anxious, scared or overwhelmed, I now engage in a deeper understanding of God's love for me during any of these storms. Love God, Lose Weight is a 22-Day Devotional that aligns your heart with the heart of our Heavenly Father's and renews your passion to live for HIM and in HIM. ● God's love is steadfast and unchanging ● God's love transforms our lives ● God's love comforts us ● God's love is revealed to us through Jesus Christ ● God's love gives us peace and joy ● God's love is poured into us through the Holy Spirit ● God's love compels us to love one another Our freedom and peace is found in God's love. As we learn to give and receive God’s love, all the other cares of this world fall away. When love is the foundation of all we do, the Holy Spirit strips everything else away--even the excess weight! What will be left is a life of gratitude, peace, joy, and love rooted in a wonderful relationship with our heavenly Father. Grab a copy of this wonderful uplifting devotional for any season of your life where you're struggling with your weight and need God's power and grace to restore you. Love God, Lose Weight is a 21-Day Devotional that will align our heart with the heart of our Heavenly Father’s. As we learn to give and receive Godly love, all the other cares of this world will fall away. When love is the foundation of all we do, the Holy Spirit will strip everything else away—even the excess weight. What will be left is a life of gratitude, peace, joy, and love rooted in a wonderful relationship with our heavenly Father. About the Author CATHY MORENZIE is an award winning author, Christian weight loss coach, international speaker and leader in the health & wellness industry for over 30 years. This faith-filled, personal trainer herself struggled with emotional eating, self-doubt and low self-esteem but discovered the answers laid in “Faith, not Food!” She began a quest to learn & share God’s truth about your health, weight and self-esteem. Now, Cathy shares exactly how you can change just about everything in your life because she knows what it’s like to feel stuck. Let her guide you along the Lord’s path to break free with a new mind & body of Christ! Other Healthy by Design books by Cathy Morenzie Weight Loss, God's Way Pray Powerfully, Lose Weight 21-Day Meal Plan

Download or read book Jesus in Me written by Anne Graham Lotz and published by Multnomah. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 306 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: USA TODAY, PUBLISHERS WEEKLY AND ECPA BESTSELLER • The internationally recognized Bible teacher and daughter of Billy Graham combines unique biblical insights and her own personal stories to show how the Holy Spirit guides us in our decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times, enriching our daily lives. In Jesus in Me, Anne Graham Lotz draws on her rich biblical knowledge as well as her personal journey—including her recent cancer diagnosis—to help us understand that the Holy Spirit is not a magic genie, a flame of fire, or a vague feeling. He is a Person who prays for us, guides us in our relationships and decisions, comforts us in pain, and stays by our side at all times. In this seminal teaching, she explores seven key aspects of the Holy Spirit that will revolutionize how you understand and relate to this vital third Person in the Trinity. As Anne writes, “One of my deepest, richest joys has been discovering by experience who the Holy Spirit is in every step of my life’s journey. Each name that He has been given—Helper, Comforter, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor, Strengthener, and Standby—reveals another aspect of His beautiful character and has provoked in me a deep love for the One who is my constant Companion . . . Jesus in me.” Discover how to better love and rely on the person of the Holy Spirit—and embrace how much He loves you through His presence, power, and provision in our daily lives. Praise for Jesus in Me “With plentiful biblical references, Lotz encourages those who already rely on Jesus to step into a purpose-filled life led by the Holy’s Spirit’s guidance. Christians who desire to live a life of greater purpose to glorify God will be awed by Lotz’s impassioned exploration of the role of the Holy Spirit in her life.”—Publishers Weekly

Download or read book Let Go of the Guilt written by Valorie Burton and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2020-09-01 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Break Your Guilt Habit! In Let Go of the Guilt, life coach and bestselling author Valorie Burton teaches you a simple, but profound method that will free you from what she calls the “false guilt” that is so common today. As you peel back the layers, you’ll feel the burden lift. And that’s when you make room for your authentic self and the joyful life that is possible for you. Through her signature self-coaching process, powerful questions, and practical research, she shows you how to: recognize and overcome the five thought patterns of guilt, break the surprising habit that tempts you to subconsciously choose guilt over joy, stop guilt from sneaking its way into your everyday decisions and interactions, flip those guilt trips so you can keep others from manipulating you, and stop setting yourself up for stress, anxiety and obligation, and instead set yourself for a life of joy and freedom Valorie’s journaling questions and research-based process will shift your perspective, give you clarity and courage, and equip you with a plan of action to let go of the guilt for good.

Download or read book Healthy by Design Weight Loss God s Way written by Cathy Morenzie and published by Guiding Light Publishing. This book was released on 2019-10-14 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: *NEW 5th Edition* - See below for list of changes Discover an all-new weight loss approach with simple, easy-to-follow, daily readings and activities inside this 21-day devotional bible study. Uncover the patterns that have kept you overwhelmed and overweight, plus how to break those strongholds. End your cravings along with any guilt and shame cycles by applying powerful biblical truths to set you free for life! Tens of thousands like you have ended a lifetime of frustration with over-eating, binges and cravings that felt impossible to overcome before, but with God all things are possible. (Matthew 19:26) The truth is God loves you, wants you free and not held captive by your cravings, emotions or appetite. Nor were you intended to deal with life's struggles on your own - including your weight loss struggle. Experience joy, peace and freedom as you embrace weight loss, God's way. * Lose Weight Permanently * Deepen Your Faith * Conquer feelings of Defeat, Despair and Doubt This 21 day daily devotional teaches you essential spiritual truths about your weight loss journey in simple, easy to digest, daily readings and exercises. This is not a how-to book, but instead shows you the patterns that have kept you in bondage, and the biblical truths that will set you free. Shifting your perspective and focus so weight loss comes naturally from a place of self-love and Godly devotion instead of endless diets and will-power that lead to despair and self-loathing. Stop fighting the battle your way, and learn to lose weight, God's way. Winner: Reader's Choice Award 2015 in Health & Wellness - Christian Literary Awards What's new in the 5th Edition?: - Revised, updated and expanded Introduction - New 'Additional Study' section in daily devotions - New 'Leader's Guide' for bible study groups - Re-editted What people are saying about Weight Loss, God's Way “This is an amazing devotional! I just finished the 21 day plan and I’ve already lost 12 pounds. This is not a diet, it’s a lifestyle! I learned so much about God’s plan for my health and well being. It really caused me to re-think how I looked at what I was putting in my body.”—Angela Richardson “I have been battling [my weight problems] or accepting them for 30+ years. I have yo-yoed with one diet or gimmick after another. Nothing has helped me to keep the weight off. The Lord led me to ‘Weight Loss, God’s Way’ and one year to the day I have lost 97 pounds. My God is ever faithful in convicting my heart to rebuild my body, mind and soul into the vessel He created me to be.” —Marilyn Wehrli About the Author Cathy Morenzie is an award winning author, Christian weight loss coach, and international speaker, has been a leader in the health & wellness industry for over 30 years. This disciplined, faith-filled, personal trainer struggled with emotional eating, self-doubt and low self-esteem but once she discovered the answers laid in faith, not food it began a quest to learn and share God's truth in matters of your health, weight, and self-esteem. Now, she shares how you can change just about everything in your life because she knows what it's like to feel stuck. Let her guide you along the Lord’s path to break free with a new mind & body in Christ! Learn more about Canada's #1 Christian Weight Loss expert at cathymorenzie.com Other Books by Healthy by Design 21 Day Meal Plan: A Christian Woman's Guide to Stop Craving Carbs and Lose Weight Reflections of God's Love: A Christian Weight Loss Devotional Receiving God's Love

Download or read book Hope Prevails written by Dr. Michelle Bengtson and published by Revell. This book was released on 2016-08-16 with total page 199 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Neuropsychologist Offers Hope to Those Struggling with Depression As a board-certified neuropsychologist, Dr. Michelle Bengtson sees the devastation of depression. Early on, she practiced the most effective treatments and prescribed them for her clients. But when she experienced depression herself, she found that the treatments she had recommended were lacking. Her experience showed her the missing component in treating depression. In Hope Prevails, Dr. Bengtson writes with deep compassion, blending her training and faith, to offer readers a hope grounded in God's love and grace. She helps readers understand what depression is, how it affects them spiritually, and what, by God's grace, it cannot do. The result is an approach that offers the hope of release, not just the management of symptoms. For those who struggle with depression and those who want to help them, Hope Prevails offers hope for the future.

Download or read book Unsinkable Faith written by Tracie Miles and published by David C Cook. This book was released on 2017-04-01 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many people, remaining optimistic and feeling positive about themselves and their lives is a constant battle—especially when circumstances are difficult and life is hard. For others, negativity is something that only sneaks up from time to time, yet still wreaks havoc in their hearts. Regardless of the root causes, once pessimistic thoughts permeate our minds, our feelings and emotions begin to control us instead of us controlling them. Eventually it doesn’t seem possible to stay positive, happy, and full of joy, and negative thought patterns shake our faith, causing us to sink emotionally, mentally, and spiritually over time. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Despite what storms roll in, hearts anchored in God don’t sink. When we change the way we think, we can change the way we feel and live, even if our circumstances remain the same. Intentionally embracing the opportunity to experience a transformed heart and a renewed mind opens the door for a changed life, because a positive mind will always lead to a more positive life. In Unsinkable Faith, author and Proverbs 31 Ministries speaker Tracie Miles offers hope for women who struggle with negativity. Each chapter explores Tracie’s and other women’s personal stories, showing how they rose above their circumstances by transforming and renewing their minds. Unsinkable Faith is a breath of fresh air for anyone longing for a heart full of joy, an unbreakable smile, and a new, more optimistic perspective on life. This book will equip you to: Replace pessimism with positive thinking by becoming the captain of your thoughts; Learn how true joy and happiness are based on choice, not circumstances; Overcome unhealthy habits of negative thinking by intentionally implementing three easy mind-renewing steps; Stop feeling hopeless and pitiful, and start feeling hope-filled and powerful instead; and Discover that when you change the way you think, you change the way feel, and in turn you can change your life completely.

Download or read book He is Enough written by Asheritah Ciuciu and published by Moody Publishers. This book was released on 2018-06-05 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover the Secret to a Full Life We live in a world of scarcity. We say, “I don’t have enough time… maybe when we have more money… if only I had a little more help…” But Scripture says if we have Jesus, we have enough. In this 6-week study of Colossians, Asheritah Ciuciu leads readers to discover the life-altering importance of Jesus’ sufficiency and sovereignty. And you don’t need hours a day to enjoy this Bible Study. Each day’s study contains two paths: Snack on the Go: a bite-size morsel of truth to chew on throughout your busy day FEAST: a dig-deep guide to maximizing the “meat” you’re getting out of your Bible study PLUS! a supplemental "Serving and Leading" section that includes service challenges for making theory a reality You can enjoy this study in whatever way works best for you. Discover the joy and freedom that abounds when we know deep in our hearts that Jesus truly is enough.

Download or read book Take Back Your Temple Member Guide written by Kimberly Y. Taylor and published by Wellspring Omnimedia. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Want to start a Christian weight loss program at your church? The Take Back Your Temple Member Guide gives your support group the wisdom they need to reach their ideal weight and maintain it for life. Includes Christian health scriptures for motivation, delicious recipes, and a survival plan for handling common weight loss barriers like emotional eating, bottomless food pits, and more.

Download or read book In the Middle of the Mess written by Sheila Walsh and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-11-07 with total page 190 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do you turn your struggles into strengths? Beloved Bible teacher Sheila Walsh teaches readers how the daily spiritual practices of confession, meditation on God’s Word, and prayer result in fresh freedom in Christ. In her long-awaited book, Sheila Walsh equips women with a practical method for connecting with God’s strength in the midst of struggle. From daily frustrations that can feel like overwhelming obstacles to hard challenges that turn into rock-bottom crises, women will find the means to equip themselves for standing strong with God. Using the spiritual applications of confession, prayer, and meditation on Scripture to form a daily connection to Jesus, women will learn how to experience new joy as a child of God who is fully known, fully loved, and fully accepted. In In the Middle of the Mess, Walsh reveals the hardened defenses that kept her from allowing God into her deepest hurts and shares how entering into a safe place with God and practicing this daily connection with him have saved her from the devil’s prowling attacks. Though we will never be completely “fixed” on earth, we are continually held by Jesus, whatever our circumstances. Sheila Walsh acts as our guardian in In the Middle of the Mess as she shows us we’re not alone in our struggles, guides us through a courageous journey of self-discovery, and reminds us where to find hope, comfort, and strength in tough times.

Download or read book Surrendered written by Barb Roose and published by Abingdon Press. This book was released on 2020-09-15 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you tired of following your feelings or being disappointed by unchanging circumstances? In this forty-day devotional journey, women will learn how to surrender like Jesus and experience God’s power and peace in their life as never before! Inspired by Jesus’s forty days in the wilderness, the devotions are divided into four sections: 1. Letting Go of Circumstances 2. Letting Go of Others 3. Letting Go of Expectations 4. Living Like Jesus Each devotion features a Scripture, a big idea, a biblical or personal story, a letting go principle, and personal reflection and application questions. Women can practice letting go as they draw closer to Jesus than ever before. Features forty devotions inspired by Jesus's forty days in the wilderness. Devotions give readers inspiration to find peace in their own lives. Excellent stand-alone resource or companion to the Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus Bible study. Includes Scripture, stories, letting go principles, application questions, and more.

Download or read book I Love Jesus But I Want to Die written by Sarah J. Robinson and published by WaterBrook. This book was released on 2021-05-11 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A compassionate, shame-free guide for your darkest days “A one-of-a-kind book . . . to read for yourself or give to a struggling friend or loved one without the fear that depression and suicidal thoughts will be minimized, medicalized or over-spiritualized.”—Kay Warren, cofounder of Saddleback Church What happens when loving Jesus doesn’t cure you of depression, anxiety, or suicidal thoughts? You might be crushed by shame over your mental illness, only to be told by well-meaning Christians to “choose joy” and “pray more.” So you beg God to take away the pain, but nothing eases the ache inside. As darkness lingers and color drains from your world, you’re left wondering if God has abandoned you. You just want a way out. But there’s hope. In I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die, Sarah J. Robinson offers a healthy, practical, and shame-free guide for Christians struggling with mental illness. With unflinching honesty, Sarah shares her story of battling depression and fighting to stay alive despite toxic theology that made her afraid to seek help outside the church. Pairing her own story with scriptural insights, mental health research, and simple practices, Sarah helps you reconnect with the God who is present in our deepest anguish and discover that you are worth everything it takes to get better. Beautifully written and full of hard-won wisdom, I Love Jesus, But I Want to Die offers a path toward a rich, hope-filled life in Christ, even when healing doesn’t look like what you expect.

Download or read book Pray Powerfully Lose Weight written by Cathy Morenzie and published by Guiding Light Publishing. This book was released on 2019-12-09 with total page 173 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: (Previously published as Reflections of God's Love) Pray Powerfully, Lose Weight is a beautiful collection of short inspiring weight-loss devotionals, prayers, declarations, scriptures, and quotes designed to teach you how to effectively pray your way through every aspect of your weight loss journey. This is not just another book of prayers. It was birthed as the result seeing the power of prayer first-hand in the lives of tens of thousands of women. It’s an accumulation of studying all aspects of weight loss and recognizing that prayer can make all the difference but only when properly applied. As you delve into the daily devotionals, you will experience God’s peace and presence as you spend time with Him in prayer bringing your weight loss desires to Him. You will believe that you can finally not only lose weight, but keep it off for good; You will begin to see prayer not as something you should do but as something you want to do. You will feel your faith rise and your fears decrease. You will gain the confidence to ‘ask whatever in His name, and believe He will do it’ (John 14:13). What reviewers are saying “This study/devotional has been life changing for me. I’m finally putting food on the alter and learning how to trust God with my food and weight loss! Thank you, Cathy Morenzie for writing this simple but profound book!” —Jane H (5 stars) “This 21 day devotional has been such a blessing in more ways than just the number on the scale, or my clothing fitting looser. It has encouraged my walk with Jesus, getting closer to God and listening to the Holy Spirit, which has been so important to me. “ —Tanya (5 Stars) “God opened a door for me with this devotional. It allowed me to see my life-long struggle with being overweight from a whole new perspective. It’s not just what I eat or don’t eat that is the problem, it’s why I do what I do, what is driving me to repeat patterns of poor eating. I am so thankful for Cathy and for this book!” —Susan D (5 stars) About the Author CATHY MORENZIE is an award winning author, Christian weight loss coach, international speaker and leader in the health & wellness industry for over 30 years. This faith-filled, personal trainer herself struggled with emotional eating, self-doubt and low self-esteem but discovered the answers laid in “Faith, not Food!” She began a quest to learn & share God’s truth about your health, weight and self-esteem. Now, Cathy shares exactly how you can change just about everything in your life because she knows what it’s like to feel stuck. Let her guide you along the Lord’s path to break free with a new mind & body of Christ! Other Healthy by Design books by Cathy Morenzie Weight Loss, God's Way Love God, Lose Weight 21-Day Meal Plan

Download or read book Talk Yourself Happy written by Kristi Watts and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2017-01-03 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Former cohost of The 700 Club Kristi Watts reveals the pitfalls that keep Christians from true joy and demonstrates the transformational power of speaking the words and promises of God. How does a person bounce back after being beaten down personally, professionally, and emotionally? What impact do words, thoughts, and beliefs have in determining one’s level of happiness? Kristi Watts asked herself these questions after her marriage dissolved and she left a high-profile position as a cohost of The 700 Club. Initially excited to walk into a new season of life that she thought held the key to happiness, she soon stumbled into emotional pitfalls that left her discouraged, disappointed, and distant from God. Known as the upbeat host who was always filled with joy and laughter, she was anything but—yet she was determined to get her happy back! But how? By learning, as Kristi did, that true happiness is not simply acquired but rather cultivated. When one’s words focus on faulty perspectives, faith is quickly derailed, but by remembering God’s blessings and verbally claiming His promises, hearts change. Using biblical principles, Talk Yourself Happy illustrates the importance of relying on God to tame our tongues and train our minds, and it exposes the hidden traps that keep Christians from living lives of happiness, empowering readers with the ultimate transformation of their hearts.

Download or read book The Purpose of Christmas written by Rick Warren and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-12-11 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In his powerful yet compassionate voice, Pastor Rick Warren tells the most wonderful story of all - the story of God come to earth in the form of a human infant. Warren goes back to that day long ago when the baby Jesus was born in the manger. In this clarion call to 'remember the reason for the season', readers are taken back in time to the simple origins of a baby who changed history forever. Warren gives readers an intimate look into his family heritage as he shares the fifty-year-old Warren Christmas tradition of having a birthday party for Jesus. Through stirring imagery and compelling insights, this book celebrates the significance and promise of this cherished holiday.

Download or read book Living Grace written by Wayne A. Barber and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2005 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Barber provides a very reader-friendly treatment of the foundational doctrineof Christian living.