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YOU HAVE TO BE HONEST...
A look back at overcoming an eating disorder
Often when praying for healing, I've realized that the first obstacle to overcome is fear. Many years ago I had an experience that showed me that overcoming fear meant I had to trust completely in God and know that His power is in absolute control of my life.
In elementary school, I was a chubby kid who was often made fun of. Being heavier and less athletic than the other kids in school was extremely difficult and really lowered my self-esteem.
In junior high school, the summer between sixth and seventh grades, I finally slimmed down. This change gave me a confidence I didn't want to lose. As a result, I became very self-conscious about my body. I constantly ran and exercised because I was afraid of gaining back the weight I had naturally lost.
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Charles Rankin lives in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
August 29, 2005 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from JOSHUA A. ADEDEJI, HEATHER CROCKER, BETTY METZLER, DAVID A. CORNELL, BETSY BAY RAMP
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Filled with divine Love
MARILYN JONES, SENIOR WRITER
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Kristie Rieken
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Where's mercy when you really need it?
Warren Bolon with contributions from BEA ROEGGE
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The power of divine mercy
By Donna Harrison Haynes
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YOU HAVE TO BE HONEST...
By Charles Rankin
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MY JOURNEY WITH MY BROTHER
By Miranda Miller
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A STORM OF LOVE IN THE CITY
By Kim Shippey
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GOD'S PROMISE ON THE ROAD
By Janet Clements
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Remembrance in Rock
Colleen Douglass
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BUILT ON LOVE
BRIAN CLENDENEN
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A LUNCH IN TUNISIA, WITH LASTING INSIGHTS
ROBERT HOLCOMB
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FREE FROM PANIC ATTACKS
SHERRY PETITT
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PRAYER HEALS BACK INJURY
ANNIE STEWART
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SKIN ERUPTIONS FROM POISON IVY HEALED
MARY MONA FISHER