Do you trust in God? Imagine what it would be like if you were really able to trust in God amidst your most challenging trials and most stressful times of your life. Then those 'stressful' times would not stress you out because you would be at peace - at Shalom. It's this type of … [Read more...]
Faith and Health Link – Simplifying the Message
Over the past few days I've been reflecting on how I might simplify the message I've been writing and speaking about. My thought has been that the more concise I can articulate this message, the easier it will be to explain to others and for them to understand. With that in … [Read more...]
Life, Religion and Our Most Important Relationship – Weekly Devotional – John 15:5
As I prepare to talk to a group of women this Sunday at a church near Charlotte, and review my notes that I'll use and the key points that I'll likely make, I'm reminded again of the essence of the Christian faith. It's about a close relationship with God, through his son … [Read more...]
Who is Your Happiness Coach? – Wellness Wednesday
Today's Wall Street Journal carries an article titled "Thinking Happy Thoughts at Work." The author's corresponding blog post uses the following title - "Workplace Blues? Call a Happiness Coach." "How would you feel if your employer brought in a happiness coach — a trainer or … [Read more...]
Jesus, Peace and Christmas
Writing a short note here today only seems appropriate. I hope that each of you who might read this will take a few seconds and reflect quietly on why December 25th can be such a special day. If you have a personal relationship with God, through His son Jesus, then you have a … [Read more...]
Jesus’ Resurrection Gives Us an Eternal and Adundant Life
We are made whole if we confess with our mouth that Jesus is Lord and we believe in our heart that God raised Him from the dead. (Romans 10:9) This is God's promise in the Bible. We who believe in Jesus, and in what the Bible says about who He is and what He did, will be … [Read more...]