On a hill over 2000 years ago, Jesus shed His blood and died for all of my sins. Because I believe this, I have been made right with God. I also have deep peace, ever-lasting joy and assurance that I will live in heaven for all eternity. Romans 3:22-26 and Romans … [Read more...]
Jesus’ Sorrow and Suffering Gives Me Joy – Matthew 5:3-12
As I was sitting in church yesterday, Palm Sunday, and read the words of songs on the screen that were being sung by the choir, I was reminded of who I am and how I am living because of what God and Jesus have done. I made a decision to blog on this daily during this Holy Week … [Read more...]
The Economy, Stress and Your Pain – Weekly Health Devotional – Matthew 6:25-34
Dr. Christopher Edwards, director of the Behavioral Chronic Pain Management program at Duke University Medical Center, says his pain-management program in Durham, N.C. is seeing a rise in patients amid the current economic crisis: "There's a very strong relationship between the … [Read more...]
Your Heart – Weekly Faith and Health Scripture – Proverbs 4:23 & 17:22
A few days ago I was listening to Johnny Cash's song, "I Walk the Line", while I was running. One of the lines in the song is "Keep a close watch on this heart of mine." It reminded me of several scriptures: Proverbs 4:23 - "Above all else, guard your heart for it is the … [Read more...]
Weekly Health Scripture: 1 Tim 2:4-6 – Freedom from Oppression & Tension
Do you struggle with past hurts? Is your body in a constant state of inner tension and stress? Are you battling an addiction of some sort? Do you eat emotionally? Is there some other thinking pattern or behavioral pattern that keeps you from feeling totally at peace and free? If … [Read more...]
Weekly Health Scripture – Belief Brings Peace and Good Health – 1st Timothy 2:4-6
The real power in one's faith rests upon their beliefs. God designed us to believe in Him, the one true God, and in His son Jesus as our Savior. Our body, soul and spirit can only work together seamlessly when we believe this to be true in the core of our being. If we have any … [Read more...]
