Eating Disorders: Hope for Hungering Souls

God's Word has much to say about modern day problems, and that includes the spectrum of eating disorders. Life-threatening problems as a result of disordered eating are at epidemic proportions today. Thankfully, there is real hope and practical help available through Jesus Christ—the only One who offers real solutions to hurting souls. Hunger, whether physical, emotional, or otherwise, is an act of God's grace and love toward us. In our own strength, we are often unable to determine the best course of action. God allows us to experience emptiness and longing only to remind us that He has a better plan in mind; one that includes complete joy and pleasure as we glorify and worship Him.

Dr. Mark E. Shaw is the author of numerous books on addictions and biblical counseling. A Certified Biblical Counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC) and the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC), he also holds a CADAC II credential for alcohol and drug abuse counselors. He is the Founder of The Addiction Connection and serves as the Director of Counseling at Grace Fellowship Church in Florence KY.