A Secret Message from my Past, Part 2

A few years ago, I was cleaning out the guest bedroom closet, and found one of my journals from 2002. As I read the entries, it took me

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5 Powerful Questions for a Better Future

“You’ll never obtain a better future if you remain stuck in the past.” Have you ever felt like you are going around the same mountain, but never get

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3 Tactics to Overcome Negative Self Talk

One of the enemy’s tactics against us is negative self talk, which can drive us to destructive habits like emotional eating. But what if we can shut the

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My Farewell Letter to Sugar

Take Back Your Temple reader Tammy Reed shared a powerful declaration she called, “A Farewell Letter to Sugar.” Although sugar was Tammy’s life-long comfort and friend, she decided

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When ‘Enough is Enough’ (Christian Weight Loss)

Ever been unhappy about a situation, but it persisted anyway? Reaching your “Enough is enough!” point makes all the difference in making permanent change. Let me explain. A

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Overcoming Procrastination (Ate to Procrastinate)

I struggled with chronic procrastination for years. However, uncovering the link with emotional eating was key to overcoming procrastination. I ate to procrastinate, which was part of my

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The Overcomer Attitude

Ever wondered what separates an overcomer from one who gives up quickly? That is right: The Overcomer Attitude! In the following article, you’ll learn about three principles for

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He’s Got it in the Bag

Imagine a recent anxiety-producing situation and the Lord saying in response, “I’ve got it in the bag…”! Take Back Your Temple Member Leilani Lykins RN posted a powerful

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3 Steps to Overcome the Fear of Failure

When people want to change, one question often haunts them: “What if I fail?” While failure is a common fear, you can take steps to overcome it. I

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1 Key to Escape the Enemy’s Food Temptation

A few years ago, I used a potent key to escape the enemy’s food temptation snare. A famous food truck came to our town to appear at a

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