Time flys when you are having fun!

I cannot believe it is now July 22nd and four months have slipped by so quickly. Please forgive me for not posting before this. It has been the busiest four months I have had in years. Maggie and I have visited Philadelphia, Baltimore, Louisville, Indianapolis, Kansas city, Independence, Troy, South Bend, Chicago, Naperville, Carol Stream, Salt Lake City. We have spoken to small groups and very large groups: Over 1000 woman heard about ]YOUR WHOLE LIFE at the church women united conference, and we had the joy of presenting at the triennel mtg of Lutheran Women. We have talked to the directors of womens ministries in the United Methodist Church, The Presbyterian Church USA, The Lutheran Church, Disciples of Christ, United Church of Christ, and The Nazarene Church.

The response has been overwhelming and we are very grateful. Thirty five years ago it was all about being thin and opening the door for Christian women to talk about their difficulties and anxieties concerning their weight and personal daily issues. It was as if we gave permission for Christian women to face their needs and have the support of their friends and their faith.

Now God has brought forth YOUR WHOLE LIFE at a time when everyone needs to face the health issues, the obesity issues, the eating disorder issues, the stress issues and wellness in general BUT desiring the inclusion of God and faith AND working on these issues within the church family. There is such a desire for community......groups of people who care for one another. We are very grateful to be standing in this place at this time with a book that will indeed address all these issues.

Hundreds of groups have started since January. We expect hundreds more to begin by September 1st. And we will do our very best to stay closely in touch with everyone through this web site. Our mission is to educate, to inspire and to encourage people on this journey.
Recently Maggie and I walked a 4K event with over 400 women. It was an incredible experiece. I felt carried along with the women in front of me, beside me and behind me. They were of all ages, all sizes, and all races. This is what it is all about. Lets join together to change our lives and to glorify our God in our daily lives whatever that means to each one reading this post. For some it is physical, others it is emotional and most importantly we want to grow spiritually. Join us in using YOUR WHOLE LIFE as a tool of renewal and new life.