When I was visiting the Billy Graham Library in Charlotte a few months ago a book displayed in the gift shop captured my attention. Unbroken, written by Laura Hillenbrand, has become a New York Times Bestseller. It recounts the life of Louis Zamperini. Before he joined the … [Read more...]
Dust and Breath – A Book Review
Dust and Breath - Faith, Health, and Why the Church Should Care About Both, is written by Kendra Hotz and Matthew Mathews. Hotz is an assistant professor of religious studies at Rhodes College and Mathews is professor of theology at Memphis Theological Seminary. I had the good … [Read more...]
Missional Spirituality – A Book Review
Today I'm reviewing the book, Missional Spirituality, Embodying God's Love From the Inside Out, written by Roger Helland and Leonard Hjalmarson and published by InterVarsity Press in 2011. The authors begin by making the case that it's important to address one's spirituality … [Read more...]
Health Care You Can Live With – Love and Your Personal Choices
Here are my thoughts from my reading of Health Care You Can Live With by Dr. Scott Morris, founder of the Church Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee. The excerpts below are directly from the referenced chapters. Excerpts From Chapters 21 and 22 Real love provides the … [Read more...]
Healthcare, Wellness and Wholeness – Forgiveness Heals
Another post with my thoughts from reading Health Care You Can Live With by Dr. Scott Morris, founder of the Church Health Center in Memphis, Tennessee. Chapter 20 of Morris' book is on forgiveness. This topic is of such significance that it will be the only chapter covered in … [Read more...]
Healthcare, Wellness and Wholeness – Compassion and Kindness
Here’s another post with insight and thoughts captured from my reading of Health Care You Can Live With by Dr. Scott Morris, founder of the Church Health Centerin Memphis, Tennessee. The excerpts below are directly from the referenced chapters. Excerpts From Chapters 15 and … [Read more...]