You may be familiar with the verse in the Bible that tells us that our bodies are the temple of the Holy Spirit. “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God?….” 1 Corinthians 6:19 This verse is a reminder that … [Read more...]
Caring for My Body, The Holy Spirit’s Temple
This guest blog post was written by Lauren Varney, a participant in the current Faith and Health Ambassador Course. She captured her thoughts as a sort of journal as she was engaging with an assignment for Week 5 - "An Intimate and Right Relationship With God." It appears below … [Read more...]
Rules for Healthy Living Can Frustrate. The Spirit Gives Life.
Be physically active. Eat healthy foods. Don't eat sugar. If you drink, drink in moderation. Abstain from using drugs. Drink plenty of water. Sleep at least 7 hours every night. Don't smoke. The list for behaviors that are important to be healthy goes on and on. But these … [Read more...]
God Cares for Your Body!
You might say "I can eat anything. The Christian faith, with my freedom from the laws through my relationship with Christ, permits me to eat any food." But all foods, and an overconsumption of foods, may not be good for you. You say, “I am allowed to do anything”—but not … [Read more...]
Wellness Coaching for My Christian Clients – Motivation is Key
My years of health education experience along with my advanced degree in a related field coupled with the resurgence of my Christian faith over the last decade has enabled me to get a pretty good handle on matters of health and wellness from a Christian perspective. The Life, … [Read more...]
Weight Loss and Willpower – Fight Obesity with God’s Help
This week, Jane Brody, a health columnist at the New York Times, wrote an article about obesity - Many Fronts in Fighting Obesity. She addressed many issues that in fact play a role in one's ability to win the battle with weight loss: Caloric consumption Portion … [Read more...]
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