Easter week is the most special week of the year for me. My mind repeatedly reflects on the fact that I am forgiven of my sins and that I can be in a personal relationship with the God of the universe, only because of what Jesus has done for me. The death of Jesus on a … [Read more...]
The Cross, Jesus’ Blood and Your Body
Each year during Holy Week I feel inspired to write a post about the significance of what Jesus did on the Cross and what it means to us. Each of us, by virtue of the sins of the first man and woman - Adam and Eve - were once separated from God. But, because God desires that … [Read more...]
Guilt, Shame and The Cross
Do you struggle with ongoing shame or guilt? Both can play havoc with your health - spiritually and physically. Shame and guilt can hamper the degree of inner freedom that you have. You won't feel as close to God if there is a blanket of guilt or shame covering your inner … [Read more...]
Life is in the Blood – Weekly Health Devotional
For the past few weeks, I've been plagued by a sore, aching lower back. It's been so tight that I found myself getting up out of a chair and our bed very slowly and gingerly. Even dressing was somewhat challenging. Throughout the day I was aware of the moderate discomfort. I'm … [Read more...]
Snow and Our Sin
We don't often get snow in Charlotte, N.C.. When we do, it's typically just a dusting that disappears the next day. That's not the case with the weather system that is coming thorough the Carolinas with the current storm. As I write this post, we've had about six inches and it's … [Read more...]
Does the Blood of Jesus Motivate You 2 Care 4 Your Body?
How does the blood of Jesus relate to the care of your body and health? Jesus paid a high price for our lives and for our freedom from sin. As Christians, we're especially sensitive to this during Easter Week as we're reminded of what he went through in the hours before he … [Read more...]