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In the last blog, over a month ago, I said we would look at ‘spiritual battle’ little did I know that was where I was heading. Over the last 5 months I’ve had to deal with a minor illness that has had a significant impact on my life from day to day activities including aspectsContinue reading “The battle within”

Let’s now consider how we grow in our new found identity. Weight gain has been a heavy burden to bear and at times I felt that there was no solution.  I was trapped in the never-ending cycle of success and failure.  By the Holy Spirit’s guidance through the bible, I have come to realise thatContinue reading “Growing up”

We have begun to consider who God is and whether we want to enter a relationship with Him.  But what difference will knowing God really make to my life?  Can’t I exist without him?  Maybe if I just carry on being me then things will work out?  Maybe towards the end I can take theContinue reading “Our identity in Christ”

It seems a peculiar expression to consider when thinking about pursing Jesus, are we prepared to pay the cost? We know that our salvation comes as a free gift from Jesus so where is the cost? During the process of trying to lose weight I pleaded with God to show me what it would take,Continue reading “Counting the cost”

So here we are at a crossroads. Which path will you choose? Repentance is a difficult thing to do.  Not only do we have to face up to the fact that we did something wrong but we also need to realise that we can do nothing to fix it. We so want to fix stuffContinue reading “Choosing the right path”

As with any good Father, God wants us to learn from our sinful behaviour.  He isn’t a cruel God seeking retribution, he wants his children to learn and grow into his likeness, this is the redemption that man requires. Hebrews 12:11 tells us ‘No discipline seems pleasant at the time, but painful. Later on, however, it produces aContinue reading “Getting away with it!”

I am sure many of you are wondering when are we going to get around to talking about relevant weight issues as mentioned in the description.  However, it is important for us to set out the principles to consider, these will form the foundation for us to work from and to return to as weContinue reading “The Deceiver”

Last time we considered God’s provision for us despite our desire and ability to sin.  This realisation gives us a building block to re-programme the understanding we have of ourselves and of God. So far we have considered:- Ultimately God is our Father in Heaven who created all things, we are his created children designedContinue reading “The Blame Game”

This has been a really difficult blog to write as it covers the subject of sin.  This is a huge topic and I wanted to be faithful to God’s view of sin however, it will take a lifetime for us to fully grasp the power that sin has on our lives.  We need to keepContinue reading “Soul Searching”

Many of us ask why am I here?  What do I contribute to this world? Why do bad things happen to good people? Why me? Are there times that you feel insignificant and have feelings of worthlessness? Are there times that we need to prove to ourselves or to others that we are worthy, thatContinue reading “Why me?”