by Teresa Shields Parker | Dec 30, 2022 | Blog, Devotional, Health, Inspiration, overcomers, Purpose, sweet grace, Uncategorized
I’m reminded today that 10 years ago God tapped me on the shoulder and asked me to write my first book, my weight loss memoir. I’d been on a transformation journey, being thrilled about losing the next pound, and getting down to the next size. I hadn’t calculated how... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Jul 5, 2017 | Blog, Devotional, Health, Inspiration, Purpose, sweet grace, Uncategorized
There is no one else like God. We can count on Him no matter what. He is unchangeable, majestic and faithful.1 He and His love will never fail us.2 Still, I think sometimes we struggle with whether He is a God who punishes us or a God who forgives us. Is He a God of... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Jan 8, 2017 | Blog, Devotional, Health, Inspiration, sweet change, sweet freedom, sweet grace, Uncategorized
“In the book of Ecclesiastes the only practical advice given about living a meaningful life is to find a job you like, enjoy your marriage and obey God,” Donald Miller writes.1 “It’s as though God is saying, ‘Write a good story, take somebody with you, and let Me... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Dec 26, 2016 | Blog, Devotional, Health, sweet change, sweet grace
The boxes, crumpled wrapping paper, bags and aluminum foil that once covered leftovers are out on the curb ready to be recycled or thrown in the dump. Once again you are mad at yourself for too much money spent and too much food eaten. You know it’s time to push the... 
by Teresa Shields Parker | Dec 7, 2016 | Blog, Devotional, Health, Purpose, sweet change, sweet freedom, sweet grace
Do you have the courage to take on your weight issue during the holiday season? Some people are excited by Christmas. With all the bright lights, glittering gifts, focus on Jesus, the baby born to be the Savior of the world, how could anyone be discouraged? However...