Redeemed from the Pit: Biblical Repentance and Restoration from the Bondage of Eating Disorders
Digital Verbum Edition
Overview
Have you fallen into the Pit?* Up to 3% of ALL adolescents in the United States have symptoms of bulimia. * 5-15% of ALL adult women show the same signs. Are you one (or do you know someone) of the literally thousands who suffer from an eating disorder, most likely bulimia? Do you see yourself as fat and unattractive? Do you feel as though you don't "fit in" and suffer from periods of deep depression? Has binging on food and then purging become a daily part of your routine? HERE IS HOPE!
Drawing from her own experiences with the disorder, author Marie Notcheva shows you how to overcome this life-destroying habit. No, not by some contrived "self help" system―but by the power of the Lord Jesus Christ! Notcheva believes that the person suffering from an eating disorder is not a victim of a "disease";it is not something that has befallen them or has been thrust upon them. Rather, the bulimic became so by a series of choices. They chose to feel a certain way about themselves. They chose to start on a path of behavior that leads to a destructive habit. Likewise, those suffering from bulimia can start making correct choices. They can make the choice to believe that their behavior is sin, not a disease. They can believe that the Bible is the Word of God, and that by trusting in the sacrifice of Christ for sinners, they can have new life―and that they can have victory, not only over bulimia, but over the greatest threat of all: eternal destruction. This book may indeed prove to be a "life saver" to many. It will certainly give tremendous hope to all who read it.
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- Explains the causes of eating disorders and contains practical considerations
- Written in an engaging style and entwined within the author's personal experience
- Helps those struggling and to those helping someone struggling with an eating disorder
- My Story
- What Really Causes Eating Disorders?
- What is Repentance?
- Your Position in Christ — A Slave No Longer
- Are Your Convictions Fact-Based or Feelings-Based?
- Renewing your Mind with the Washing of the Word
- "Little Miss Perfect"
- Tempted Beyond What You Can Bear?
- What About Counseling?
- The Role of the Church - Help for the Hurting
- A Biblical Approach to Dealing with Abuse
- Forgiveness - What is it and Why is it Important?
- Practical Considerations
- Telling Someone
I am so excited to have this book available to use with the girls God sends us at Vision of Hope. It is so rich with accurate theological exposition but also so deeply practical. When you combine that with Marie's authenticity and transparency and the book's easy readability, I foresee that this book will become a fast favorite for many biblical counselors working with women. This is an excellently written book, concise yet broad, hitting such a wide variety of topics that it will be beneficial for many addiction issues. What a compassionate and humble way for biblical counselors to be equipped to work with women with addiction issues while, at the same time, completely appropriate to be used for homework and study assignments for our counselees.
—Jocelyn Wallace, Executive Director, Vision of Hope Ministries, Inc., Lafayette, IN
I absolutely LOVED Redeemed from the Pit! You are so consistent with what God's Word says through-out the entire book, and I love that you had constant references for the reader to go discover the truth on her own. I wish I had had something like this to read when I was going through my struggle. But beyond dealing with eating disorders, your book truly deals with where a person's heart is. I love that you lay the Gospel out so clearly throughout the book. Really by the end, the reader has the knowledge; they just have to make the choice. Every chapter I read I was just more and more blown away. I just kept saying, "This is so good..." "Oh, I need to remember that..." "Wow, that's so right on..." It is very convicting and humbling and I absolutely love that it puts God in His proper place - above all and deserving of all glory.
—Laura Wilkinson, 2000 Olympic Gold Medalist, Platform Diving
Having counseled women who have struggled with eating disorders, I highly recommend Mrs. Notcheva's new book, Redeemed from the Pit. As a person who has fought the battle with bulimia for many years and overcome it through the power of the Lord and His Word, she has compassion, wisdom and true hope which are carefully and thoroughly delivered through her teaching. This will be a powerful tool for those who suffer and those who desire to help them.
—Sharon Yaddow, NANC Level I counselor, Raleigh NC
I have known women with the same issues who I think would have benefited greatly from this book. There is also much in this book to recommend as a way of dealing with similar sin issues other destructive habits. It is a very good encouragement to see how someone dealt with her eating disorder in a godly way, and how we can learn from her example.
—Glenn E. Chatfield, biblical counselor and apologist, founder of The Watchman Ministry, Iowa
I've followed Marie's work for quite some time, and have discovered that she cares deeply about important issues. She does not shrink from difficult or delicate subjects, but deals with them with intelligent, courageous faith. And, as far as I can determine, her positions are always solidly based upon Scripture.
—Don Kimrey, author of God's Comeback Kids: The Road Leads Home