I joined the Daniel Fast with my church this week. By the third day, I realized the practice was almost mechanical for me. My preparations begin every January with meal planning and grocery shopping for the 21-day ritual. (Honestly, this is my favorite part. I love organizing and planning because it gives me a senseContinue reading “How I Started 2023”
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Our Relationship with Food
I m an emotional eater. I eat when I’m upset. I eat when I’m scared. I eat to fill holes that are created by hurt, loneliness, depression…
Daniel Fast Day 21- Lessons
Initially, I did not think this Daniel Fast was going well.
Daniel Fast Day 20- The Test of Waiting
You made me drive all this way just to hear about someone else being blessed with exactly what I’ve been begging you for??!!
Daniel Fast Day 19- Am I using my gift right?
He gives them to us because he trusts that we will use them correctly. I have betrayed that trust.
Daniel Fast Day 18- A Familiar Foe
I feel that old, familiar adversary sneaking up to attack.
Daniel Fast Day 16- It’s Working
I wanted to be sarcastic. I wanted my disapproval to be heard through my tone.
Daniel Fast Day 14- Kirk Franklin’s Love Theory
Menu- roasted breakfast potatoes, blackberry spinach salad, pasta & tomatoes I always tell people my relationship is a little different from the average Christian. It goes beyond church, reading the Bible and even this Daniel Fast. All of those things are fueled by the fact that I am completely, totally, madly in love Jesus. Yes,Continue reading “Daniel Fast Day 14- Kirk Franklin’s Love Theory”
Daniel Fast Day 13- Letting Go with Legos
Here’s the crazy thing. I was not willing to do that.
Daniel Fast Day 12- I hurt him.
Menu- grapefruit, quinoa salad, minestrone soup and too many cashews Self-control is a beast. It is a discipline that must be learned. It is difficult at best and seemingly impossible at worst. Most importantly, it is a fruit of the spirit that identifies a Christian. Sometimes I have it. Sometimes I don’t. I’m a littleContinue reading “Daniel Fast Day 12- I hurt him.”