The author of these proverbs wrote over 2000 years ago about the importance of taking care of our heart. A traditional version of the Bible records Proverbs 14:30 this way: "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." A more contemporary version reads: "A … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: Ephesians 3:14-20 Power to Change Behavior
Athletic power requires a combination of strength and speed. A soccer player must have good leg power to kick a ball through a goal from a distance of 20 yards. Athletes must train in a specific way to gain this power and to have athletic success. To be successful in living … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: Jesus on Stress Management – Matthew 11:28-30
Life and stress... they go hand in hand. We will experience lots and lots of stress in our life. There is no getting around it. I believe that the degree to which we effectively manage and cope with the stress in our lives will determine the degree to which we are healthy. If we … [Read more...]
Hope and Your Health – Weekly Health Scripture: – Romans 15:13
Our beliefs and attitudes are a key component in determining our health. In this regard, hope plays an important role. A person's faith, grounded in principles they believe to be true according to scripture, can be a source of hope. When we set out to make a change in our … [Read more...]
Spiritual Empowerment for Healthy Living – Weekly Health Devotional – Ephesians 3:16-21 &
We all need a certain capability to behave in ways that promote good health. The question is, do we do it in our own strength or do we tap into the strength from the almighty God? In today's verses, the author Paul provides a prayer for us to understand and receive special … [Read more...]
Weekly Faith and Health Scripture: Colossians 2:20-23 – Rules and Dieting
Many people follow a strict diet to try to lose weight. Most of the time this doesn't work for them and it's not surprising because according to this scripture, this strategy goes against God's design for us. Colossians 2:20-23 says "Since you died with Christ to the basic … [Read more...]
