A few weeks ago I posted an entry about Adriane who was jumping in the Olympic Trials High Jump and asked for prayers. How did she do? On the 4th of July she jumped 6' 1/2", her best ever and tied for 8th place. A video of her jump is at this post on her blog. She communicated … [Read more...]
Spiritual Exercise – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7-8
Most of us can imagine what a typical physical workout might look like. We'd first stretch a little to warm up the muscles we would be using in the rest of our session. Then there would be some type of cardiovascular or aerobic workout - repeated, nonstop contractions of a major … [Read more...]
True Freedom & Independence – Faith and Health Scripture – John 8:32
We are truly fortunate to live in a country where we have so many freedoms. A big "thank you" to our forefathers who had the vision to write up our founding documents in such a way to pave the way for these freedoms. And, I am honored to have been a part of the Armed Services for … [Read more...]
Jumping for Jesus at the Olympic Trials
Are you discouraged? Feel like God has abandoned you? Wonder if you can turn your life around after making a mess of it? Read on .... and be encouraged. "So let me tell you what Goliath I slayed today. I stand before you today January 12, 2008 delivered from alcoholism for the … [Read more...]
Running Your Race – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Heb. 12:1-3
".... since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on … [Read more...]
Conference of the Society for Spirituality, Theology and Health
This week I was fortunate to attend the first international conferenceof the Society for Spirituality, Theology and Health at Duke University in Durham, NC. The theme of the conference was "Spirituality, Health and Human Flourishing: Meaning? Measurement? Implications?" The … [Read more...]
Finding Delight in Times of Stress – Faith and Health Scripture: Psalm 119:143
I think that each of us knows instinctively that if we remain stressed for a long period of time, our health will suffer in some way. Not surprisingly, that's what the research shows as well. Headaches, asthma, the common cold, high blood pressure, ulcers and eczema are just a … [Read more...]
“Living By Design…” A Terrific Read
Living by Design... Discovering the Spirit, Soul and Body Connection is what I'm currently reading. Ray Strand, MD and Bill Ewing, a Christian counselor, do a terrific job of explaining how God designed us and how our bodies function when we are under the stressors of life. The … [Read more...]
Weekly Health Scripture: 1 Tim 2:4-6 – Freedom from Oppression & Tension
Do you struggle with past hurts? Is your body in a constant state of inner tension and stress? Are you battling an addiction of some sort? Do you eat emotionally? Is there some other thinking pattern or behavioral pattern that keeps you from feeling totally at peace and free? If … [Read more...]
Jesus Holds All Things Together – Laminin, the Cross and Colossians 1:16-17 Weekly Faith and Health Scripture
Colossians 1:16-17 says, "For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. He is before all things, and in him all things hold … [Read more...]
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