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...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – 2 Cor 7:1 – Be Fit and Holy
"... let's make a clean break with everything that defiles or distracts us, both within and without. Let's make our entire lives fit and holy temples for the worship of God." This is from the Message translation of this week's scripture. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – John 6 – Nutrition for Life
Health experts would agree that a regular diet of grains is essential for us, especially whole grains. Dietitians will tell us that we should eat about 6 ounces of grain products each day and half of those should be whole grains. Whole grain breads are one such source. Whole … [Read more...]
Jesus Can Heal Us From Anger – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Luke 13:10-13,16 –
In this scripture, Luke tells us of a woman who had been crippled for 18 years. Satan had been keeping her in "bondage" and because of this, she had been unable to stand up straight. But Jesus freed her... He healed her. Perhaps this woman had held on to deep resentment and … [Read more...]
It’s Springtime in North Carolina!!
It's definitely spring in Charlotte, North Carolina. I spent much of today sitting out back writing an article on how God can help us manage our stress. Fortunately I didn't feel much of any stress throughout the day as I was writing. :-) On the contrary, it was wonderful … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – A Cheerful Heart Releases Helpful Hormones – Proverbs 17:22
Science Daily reports that researchers of Loma Linda University in California have found that even the anticipation of a positive humorous laughter experience reduces potentially detrimental stress hormones. In their work in 2006, the researchers found that the anticipation of … [Read more...]
A Men’s Retreat – If Jesus Was Your Personal Trainer
I spent this past weekend together with 11 other men in the Blue Ridge mountains of North Carolina leading a three-day retreat for Quail Hollow Presbyterian Church. It was my first visit to the town of Montreat and the Montreat Conference Center. It was a huge blessing for me … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: Walking in Freedom – Psalm 119:45
We all know the value of walking. It's a great way to exercise as it puts minimal stress on the joints, requires little special equipment other than a good pair of shoes and you can do it virtually anywhere. A regular walking program can help you maintain a healthy weight and … [Read more...]
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