At 5:18 PM EDT the Fall season begins here in Charlotte, NC. It's called the autumnal or fall equinox. What happens during the Autumnal equinox? The sun crosses the celestial equator and moves southward in the northern hemisphere during the September equinox. The location on … [Read more...]
Laughter and Having Fun is Good for Our Health – Weekly Health Scripture – Proverbs 17:22
Laughter really is good medicine. The Bible tells us "There a time to weep and a time to laugh, a time to mourn and a time to dance." Ecclesiastes 3:4 Today I read a wonderfully written blog post by Bonnie Gray sharing how she rediscovered fun and laughter amidst the great … [Read more...]
Dr. Christina Pulchaski – The Neurological Benefits of Religious Practices
Dr. Christina Pulchaski, Executive Director of the George Washington Institute for Spirituality and Health, is interviewed by Sally Quinn of the Washington Post's On Faith column. Topics addressed in the 5-minute video: Intercessory prayer The power of belief Research … [Read more...]
Obesity & an “F” Grade in Fat – A Need for Faith in God
There is a new report out by the Robert Woods Foundation and the Trust for America's Health organization titled F as in Fat 2009 - How Obesity Policies in America are Failing. (Link provided is to the 108 page report.) A shorter Executive Summary is available here. An MSNBC … [Read more...]
Spirituality and Health – A Christian Perspective Presented at International Conference
"When individuals, regardless of their faith, incorporate these powerful biblical principles of the Christian faith into their lives, the spirituality and health connection occurs and they will tend to enjoy better health and well-being." This is the conclusion to a recent … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why God Wants Us Healthy, Well and Fit
There are probably a few hundred reasons that might motivate you to care for yourself and to be healthy. Here are five, actually four, reasons that motivate me at a really deep level... and I think that these are reasons why God would want us all to be motivated by. It … [Read more...]
