Ruth Harper

Psalm 46: 1   God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. I am in a quiet time in life right now – a few weeks out of Achilles tendon repair surgery, and unable to drive, walk, or do most anything! This is significant because I have consistently (consciously and unconsciously) used […]

I picture a client in my office. She’s crying, sharing that she is stuck in self-loathing because she can’t submit to God and trust Him with her body and food choices. She is overwhelmed with urges to control her eating in a variety of ways, and can’t imagine being free from the thoughts and behaviors. The subject comes up: what is freedom, and how can she grasp it?

verybody is talking about New Year’s resolutions. Of course, as a dietitian, I hear much about people wanting to change their eating habits to achieve weight loss or improved health. Problem is, most of these resolutions – especially if it means starting a diet – don’t lead to positive long-term results.

I picture myself connected with Jesus with an old-fashioned yoke (usually used for oxen). We’re side-by-side, pulling the load of my life – my burdens, responsibilities, relationships, goals. He is doing most of the work, and I’m there beside Him experiencing life’s ups and downs, but it’s surprisingly peaceful.

My last blog post described how rules can be rooted in pride. I thought it would be helpful to define what a rule actually is, and how to know if you have them.

We like rules, because we get to decide what they are. We are comfortable with them, and we have plans for how we are going to use them to make ourselves better!

I grew up with a distinct fear of being fat.  Very few of my relatives were thin, and it was worrisome. A seed of discontent sprung up within me, uninvited but sly.  When in 5th grade, I started choosing clothes that made me look “thinner”, and by 9th grade I started cutting back on portions

I decided to start blogging to share my professional insights with the world, as well as be open and authentic about my journey in gaining peace with food and abundant joy in life.