Many people follow a strict diet to try to lose weight. Most of the time this doesn't work for them and it's not surprising because according to this scripture, this strategy goes against God's design for us. Colossians 2:20-23 says "Since you died with Christ to the basic … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2007
God Loves Us
God does love each of us! The graphic to the right was sent in an email to me along with several others that must have been written by very young children in their notes to God... I suspect prompted by a teacher. What this young girl can not comprehend is how great God's love … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: Romans 15:13 & Hope and Health
Romans 15:13 says "So I pray that God who gives you hope, will keep you happy and full of peace as you believe in him. May you overflow with hope through the power of the Holy Spirit." Hope is key to maintaining an optimistic view for one's future. Researchers have documented … [Read more...]
Weekly Health Devotional: Romans 12:1 and Your Physical Health
We each have a body given to us by God. Isn't it our responsibility to take care of it? That's what Paul tells us to do in Romans 12:1 when he writes - "And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be … [Read more...]
Lifting Up the C in the YMCA
I feel refreshed!! Thanks to all the people who worked hard to put on a great John 17:21 Conference in Indianapolis for about 230 YMCA employees throughout the world. I attended this conference from Nov. 8-10 so that I could share with the attendees how I can assist them in … [Read more...]
Proverbs 4:20-22 God’s Truth and Our Health – Weekly Health Scripture
How can words help our health? Proverbs 4:20-22 tells us "My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body." As I read … [Read more...]
