The grace of God gives us strength and the corresponding ability to do the things we otherwise could not do. This happens as a result of being in an intimate relationship with God, through his Son Jesus and experiencing the presence of the Holy Spirit. The more intimate we are … [Read more...]
Support, Accountability and Behavior Change – Wellness Wednesday
When I was enrolled in my master's degree program at Indiana University, one of my favorite courses was the The Growth and Human Development of Children. David Gallahue, PhD, was the professor. He went on to be the Dean of the Physical Education department. Gallahue shared … [Read more...]
Applications for Life: On Your Phone. In the Bible.
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...]
More Consistent Exercise – A Resolution for 2010?
Why do I exercise? It makes me feel better. It helps me manage my stress. It helps me control my weight. I like the way I feel after I shower and dress. It helps me think more clearly. It energizes me. It helps me take better care of my body, God's temple. (1 … [Read more...]
Connecting Scripture, Health and Wellness: An Interview
Happy New Year! I hope that 20 10 is off to a good start for you. I have a few things I wanted to share. First, a few months ago I was interviewed by John Shorb, editor of HopeandHealing.org. John focused on my use of scripture as it relates to health and wellness. The … [Read more...]
Jesus, Peace and Christmas
Writing a short note here today only seems appropriate. I hope that each of you who might read this will take a few seconds and reflect quietly on why December 25th can be such a special day. If you have a personal relationship with God, through His son Jesus, then you have a … [Read more...]
Spiritual Exercise and Physical Activity Principles – Common Ground
When I work with a client I am coaching, I remind them that the most important aspect of fitness training is the frequency, or regularity, in which they engage in exercise. The same holds true for the spiritual exercise of Abiding in God's Presence. Principles of Exercise A … [Read more...]
Wholeness: Wellness Devotional and Scripture 1 Thessalonians 5:23-24
Lately, I have found that I'm frequently using the word wholeness, and since the byline of this ministry is "teaching spiritual truths for health and wholeness," I thought it would be a good idea to explore what wholeness means. Since this post was written, I've developed a more … [Read more...]
Depression, Osteoporosis and Faith – Understanding the Connection
What the Research Says Osteoporosis is the most widespread degenerative disease in the developed world, afflicting 1 in 3 women and 1 in 5 men over 50. Despite the accumulating evidence for a connection between depression and decreased bone density, official authorities, such … [Read more...]
50 Daily Affirmations Using Scripture on Twitter
These are the positive affirmations I’ve tweeted on Twitter during the last 50 days. If you're using Twitter and would like to receive them daily, you might want to follow me on Twitter. Read my blog post on how to use Bible scriptures to make affirmations in your own … [Read more...]
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