by Shirin McArthur | Feb 22, 2015 | Spiritual Life
Those of you who have been with me for a while know that I gave up sugar last Lent. This was a huge step for me to take at the time. I knew that I treated sugar the way that others treat alcohol and drugs: I was addicted. Prayer and some nudges from God enabled me to...
by Shirin McArthur | Mar 23, 2014 | Spiritual Life
There are five Sundays in Lent, and this is the third, which means we’re approximately halfway through. Did you decide to take on any kind of Lenten discipline this year? How’s it going? If you’re “succeeding,” what (or Who?) has made that possible? If you’re...
by Shirin McArthur | Mar 8, 2014 | Spiritual Life
This year I decided to go “old school” for Lent: I’m giving up sweets. As I mentioned two weeks ago, I’ve been addicted to sugar for many years. I’ve come up with some darn good strategies to avoid addressing the issue, but it’s time to stop, for a lot of reasons,...
by Shirin McArthur | Feb 23, 2014 | Spiritual Life
I have for many years recognized that I am addicted to sugar. It’s a more socially acceptable addiction than many others—but it can be just as destructive to my personal health and well-being. While I have been able to keep my weight under control, far too many times...