Christians might have a health-related advantage over those who have not accepted Jesus into their hearts. When a person invites Jesus to be a part of their life, God's Holy Spirit, a part of the Holy Trinity, takes up residence inside that person. The Holy Spirit enables a … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2008
Giving Thanks is Good for Your Health – What the Bible Says
Thanksgiving, most of us will indulge in something proven to have powerful health benefits. No, it's not that extra serving of turkey or an additional sip of red wine. It's the expression of gratitude — the simple act of thanking God or just counting your blessings. Saying thanks … [Read more...]
Your Church as a House of Healing – A Recommended Book
I recently completed the reading of Making Your Church a House of Healingby Michael Gemignani, M.S., PhD, JD. (Judson Press) Our church, Harrison United Methodist Church, is looking at ways that we can be more intentional about bringing about greater healing to members of our … [Read more...]
Making Healthy Choices in Times of Stress – Deuteronomy 30:19
I read a concise post about the mind and stress this morning from Creekside Ministries blog that I want to share with you. Here's an excerpt: "Stress begins in the brain. There is a sudden unexpected surge of stress hormones when you feel anxiety. When these hormones are … [Read more...]
Happiness, Watching TV and God — Is there a Link?
Happy people spend a lot of time socializing, going to church and reading newspapers — but they don’t spend a lot of time watching television. This new study conducted at the University of Maryland found that unhappy people watched it more and happy people watched it less. The … [Read more...]
Visit a New Online Community For Faith & Health Enthusiasts
You’re invited to visit and join a brand new online community - The Faith and Health Community. There are absolutely no fees involved. This site maximizes Web 2.0 and will help you do a lot of valuable things: Some advantages of joining the site: * Share & promote … [Read more...]
