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Devotion: Seeing Ourselves with God’s Eyes

ByThe Glorious Table February 13, 2016July 6, 2021

“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see.” ~Henry David Thoreau For most of my life I have looked at myself and seen a “bigger girl.” I saw every extra pound . I continuously wrestled with wanting to honor my body by losing weight and being content with who I am…

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40 Days: How to Face Your Temptations

ByThe Glorious Table February 10, 2016June 13, 2021

Four and a half years ago, I was overweight and frustrated with the way I looked. Each day I tried to exercise and eat right, but I could not lose a pound. I was ashamed and felt hideous. I remember looking into the mirror saying, “Lord, please make me skinny.” Now, I shudder as I…