Temple Care
A Holistic Program Addressing One's Spiritual, Psychological And Nutritional Needs For Weight Loss, Weight Maintenance And Nutritional Health
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The word diet means “food normally eaten or selection of food for purposes of health” (Webster, 1995). Yet, I believe that what most people mean and feel when they say “Diet,” is “Die it!” It is as if we are really struggling with an “it.” Most of us, in this information society pretty much know what to eat (you know it’s best to eat vegetables on a regular basis rather than pizza on a regular basis) but for some reason “it” gets in the way. We scream “Die it!” to something within us that has a never-ending appetite. “It” relentlessly hounds us until we give in to salty, fried or sugary sweet temptations. It’s as if this “it” has a mind of its own! We have all experienced something similar to what Paul talked about in Romans 7:15-25. Likewise, when we want to choose good, healthy food to eat, unhealthy, tempting foods are always present. Also, when we don’t want to make unhealthy, destructive, acid-reflux-churning choices, we often end up making those very unhealthy choices!
Throughout this workbook we will address some spiritual tools and principles that will better equip us to deal with the “it” that is the true issue regarding our societal obsession and struggle with weight loss. The “it” that many of us want to die is simply what the Bible calls the “flesh” (carnal nature), which we all battle in various ways every single day. As God’s children, we know that the flesh and spirit are against one another. We also know that we want to live after the spirit and not the flesh (Romans 8:1-15). Therefore, throughout this program, we will address this real and pervasive spiritual issue in accordance to God’s Word/Bible to truly care for our temples/bodies.
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“Or do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit who is in you, whom you have from God, and you are not your own? For you were bought at a price; therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's. 1 Corinthians 6:19 & 20
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The Temple Care Workbook is designed for spiritual enlightenment and practical transformation in the areas of weight loss, weight maintenance and nutritional health. How you care for your body is a spiritual issue, being that it is intended to be the permanent residence of God’s very Spirit!
About the Author
Dr. Sonja Chisolm has been enjoying the abundant life as a Christian for 33 years. She was born to John and Otha Barcus and raised in
Sonja’s academic training has prepared her as a Counseling Psychologist. She has an A.S. Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from
Sonja has a love for the Word of God and seeks to better understand its precious, practical truths to improve her life and the lives of others. She recognizes that the ultimate truth is that God’s Word, wisdom and ways are what truly changes lives. One of her favorite scriptures is Ephesians 3:20 & 21, and it reads, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. Unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen.”