Roots, Fruit, Your Heart and Your Health – Jeremiah 17:5-8

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The condition of your spiritual heart will have a major influence on the condition of your body and your physical health. Proverbs 14:30 says “A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones.”  Another Proverbs, 4:23, says "Above all else, guard your heart, … [Read more...]

Applications for Life: On Your Phone. In the Bible.

Resolutions for Christian

Applications for smart phones are all the rage. It's amazing the number of new applications that continue to be created for phones like the iPhone. According to a recent advertisement in the Wall Street Journal, there are 'over 100,000 applications for just about … [Read more...]

Stress Management – Taking Jesus’ Yoke – Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus - "Take my yoke upon you"

One daily devotional I use is In Touch Magazine, written by Charles Stanley.  The verse for today's devotional is Matthew 11:28-30, a verse I almost refer to when I speak on the topic of faith, stress and health.  Because Stanley does such a wonderful job of addressing these … [Read more...]

Singing Songs of Joy – Good for Your Health

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A CNN article reports that a group of singers in London have formed a group called Sing for Joy.  It's a community choir for people with Parkinson's disease, multiple sclerosis and  others recovering from conditions including stroke or cancer.  Many of their friends and … [Read more...]

May is Mental Health Month – Christian Resources

If you or a loved one are challenged by a mental illness you may want to visit this site at HopeandHealing.org for a listing of Christian resources on the topic. "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds," declares the LORD. Jeremiah 30:17 When Jesus heard … [Read more...]

Unemployment, Job Loss, Stress and Poor Health – New Research

Trust in God during stress and Job loss

Researchers on Friday made public a large study with a finding that we should not find surprising: Losing your job may make you sick. In a study by  a Harvard School of Health researcher, workers who lost a job through no fault of their own, she found, were twice as likely to … [Read more...]