When you are anxious and in a state of inner turmoil, the systems of your body interact in ways that are not good for your health. The nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular and immune systems interact with one another in such a way as to have an adverse impact on your physical … [Read more...]
The Obesity Epidemic and the Christian Church
More Americans than in the past say the obesity edidemic is the most urgent health problem facing the United States, climbing to a new high of 16%. That compares with 1% in 1999, when Gallup began asking the question on an annual basis. This is reported today by the Gallup … [Read more...]
Faith and Health Ambassador Course Dates for Early 2013
Today I'm announcing four dates for early 2013 for our Faith and Health Ambassador Course. Read about the course at the link I've provided. Thursdays, January 17 – April 4 (skip Feb 14), 7 – 9 PM EST Wednesdays, January 23 – April 3, 12 – 2 PM EST Tuesdays, April 16 – June 25, … [Read more...]
Breaking Unhealthy Habits – A Biblical Perspective
Breaking unhealthy habits are hard. Breaking habits of any type are hard. About six weeks ago we replaced the waste basket in our kitchen. We purchased a larger one and placed it to the side of a counter, whereas the smaller one had been under the sink behind a cabinet door. … [Read more...]
Trust in God and Your Health – Weekly Health Devotional
When life is a mess, do you wig out and become really stressed or do you have peace because you trust in God? When you become anxious and worried it sets into motion many physiological and biochemical reactions within your body that are bad for your health. Headaches, … [Read more...]
Is Your Life Bearing Fruit?
Is it evident that you are a child of God, a Christ follower? Is it evident that Jesus has changed your life? Are you 'bearing fruit?' In the Faith and Health Ambassador Course, I share a document about fruit with the course participants. It's based on a small wonderful book … [Read more...]
Southern Obesity Summit – Addressing Spiritual Health.
What a terrific experience I had interacting with 350 professionals at the 6th annual Southern Obesity Summit here in Charlotte, NC. My Presentation - The Care of the Spirit In September, I made a short blog entry about my involvement and a presentation I gave at this … [Read more...]
13 States Will Have Obesity Rates in Excess of 60%
A report released today projects that 13 states will have obesity rates exceeding 60% by the year 2030. Is your state one of these? My blog entry on the Christian Post at the link above provides some highlights of the report. The blog post also has a map with projected obesity … [Read more...]
Are You Glorifying God With Your Life? Is Your Health A Factor?
You and I were created to be like God and his Son, Jesus. “Then God said, ‘Let us make human beings in our image and likeness.’” Genesis 1:26 Since you were created to be like Jesus, you were also created to glorify God by how you live your life.... the 'works' in your … [Read more...]
8 States and Canada Represented in Our Ambassador Course
Today at 11 AM Eastern time, we kicked off our Faith and Health Ambassador Course. The map below represents where the 12 participants are from. View the map in a larger image. Welcome to each of you participants: Clint, Suzi, Micki, Shannon, Yvonne, Wendy, Paul, Lisa, … [Read more...]
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