Previously published as Transcending the Everyday Temptations of Overeating by Vicki Arkens. Newly revised.
Everyday Food and Faith explores the problem of overeating and how faith can provide assistance. This exploration is accompanied by ancient wisdom from the books of Psalms and Proverbs. The author also offers observations about her experiences with food that helped her to normalize her own eating patterns.
Everyday Food and Faith is for anyone who is weary of the commonplace battle with overeating. Is there a way to get out of the trenches and rise above the problem? Conventional wisdom tells us to take control, motivate, apply willpower, and self-monitor. Religious wisdom, however, offers something that is far more reliable.
Contents:
Part I
1-Battle Weary
2-Lean on God
3-Lay Down Your Burdens
3-Lay Down Your Burdens
4-We've Depended on Food
5-Indulgence of a Natural Tendency
6-Gripping Happiness
7-Depend on God
8-Restoration of Self
Part II
10-Conflicting Desires
11-Motives can be Improved
11-Motives can be Improved
12-Let Go
13-Let God In
13-Let God In
14-Higher Desires Thrive
15-The Will of God
16-Beware of Debilitating Emotions
Part III
17-Stand up with God
18-The Limitations of Willpower
19-The Time of Transition
19-The Time of Transition
20-Release the Sails
21-Faith and Effort
22-A Plan for Self-Control
23-Mortal Imperfection
24-Self-Deception
25-Beware of Doubt and Discouragement
Food
26-The Taste-Thirst Connection to Food Cravings
27-Sugar: substance of ill repute
28-What's Wrong with Soft Drinks?
29-Sweet, Tart, and Salty Beverages
30-Water: cooling, warming, settling, soothing
31-Problems with Hunger and Fullness
32-Easy-to-Manage Foods
33-Difficult-to-Manage Foods
34-Two Decisions
35-Nibbling Keeps Food Cravings Alive
36-The Snack Cupboard
37-Keeping It Simple
38-Spiritual Disciplines and Food
39-Just Breathe
40-Four Habits for Normal Eating
41-Four Prayerful Reminders
Part IV
42-Step Forward with God
43-Forget Yourself
44-Escape from Self-Involvement
44-Escape from Self-Involvement
45-Refocus Your Energy
46-Devote Yourself to Love
47-Rejuvenate with Gratitude
48-The Path of Life
Appendix
#1 ... Significant Passages
#2 ... Hope, Love, Joy, Peace
#3 ... Consistent Vision
#4 ... Matchless Contribution
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