by Paula Coleman | May 17, 2013 | Uncategorized
A woman said to me today, “Well, I guess I just need to figure out what my wrong beliefs are and search for the scriptures that are the truth.” I cringed. And then I replied, “I think God is shepherding you in a way that you’ll realize that he wants to show you where...
by Paula Coleman | May 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
When women are bewildered and disheartened by their ongoing battle with overeating and overweight, I am actually encouraged that they are nearing that point of “I just can’t do this.” That’s the point! You can’t. When Paul faced overwhelming pressures and hardships,...
by Paula Coleman | May 3, 2013 | Uncategorized
Q: How did you find the courage to change from dieting? I can’t emphasize how MUCH I desire freedom. But what will people think if I gain weight? What about all my clothes that won’t fit? Will my husband find me less attractive? A: The fear of gaining weight is the #1...
by Paula Coleman | Apr 25, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is what I hear repeatedly from women about their desire to lose weight: “I just feel prettier when I’m thinner.” Then I ask, “Why do you consider yourself prettier if you’re thinner?” Answer: “I just do,” or “I just like myself more,” or “I just look better,” or...
by Paula Coleman | Apr 18, 2013 | Uncategorized
How many times a day do you say to yourself, “You’re fat! You need to lose weight! You’re ugly!”? When you judge yourself by your outward appearance, are you thinking and judging as God does? The Lord does not look at the things man looks at. Man looks at the outward...
by Paula Coleman | Apr 11, 2013 | Uncategorized
When we impose on ourselves food restrictions based on some form of “law,” such as a diet plan, it feels as though we’re doing the right thing, but check out this passage of Scripture: Since you died with Christ to the basic principles of this world, why, as though...