Herod Agrippa the First facilitated the murder of James and had Peter put in prison. He also received the praises of the Jewish people under his rule as though he were a god. As a result God punished him. Scripture tells us in Acts 12:23 what happened as Herod was addressing … [Read more...]
In Times of Stress Like This
USA Today reported on the physical consequences related to the stress people are under, especially over this last week. An article on September 19th - today as I write this - titled "Money Woes, Other Stresses Bring Unwanted Physical Response" says "As the market melts down, … [Read more...]
Spiritual & Physical Health and the Need for a Doctor – Weekly Health Devotional – Matthew 9:12
"Healthy people don't need a doctor, sick people do." (Matthew 9:12) The Great Physician, Jesus, told people that it was those who were sick and needed to be made well that needed the help of a doctor, not those who were already well. In that scenario the Pharisees had asked … [Read more...]
Exercise, God & Your Heart – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Psalm 119:32
We all know that exercise is good for the heart. Aerobic exercise, the kind that causes the heart rate to rise and stay at an elevated level for a period of time, is most beneficial for the cardiovascular system. I've been a runner for over 44 years. During that time my heart and … [Read more...]
Jesus Praying Through Me – Faith and Health Scripture – Galatians 2:20
Last week I prayed in a way that I had never prayed before. My heart has been heavy for an individual for many months. I sensed that person needed a special touch from God from deep within. On many, many occasions I had prayed for him. In my Men's Bible study we have been … [Read more...]
Running Your Race – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Heb. 12:1-3
".... since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on … [Read more...]
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