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...]
April 8th is Declared a Day of Prayer for Army Soldiers
With record-high suicide rates among U.S. soldiers, the Army’s Chief of Chaplains has proclaimed Wednesday, April 8, a day of prayer and fasting for the military. Read the proclamation here. Chaplain (Major General) Douglas L. Carver has called on all Army chaplains, as well as … [Read more...]
In Times of Stress Like This
USA Today reported on the physical consequences related to the stress people are under, especially over this last week. An article on September 19th - today as I write this - titled "Money Woes, Other Stresses Bring Unwanted Physical Response" says "As the market melts down, … [Read more...]
Jesus Praying Through Me – Faith and Health Scripture – Galatians 2:20
Last week I prayed in a way that I had never prayed before. My heart has been heavy for an individual for many months. I sensed that person needed a special touch from God from deep within. On many, many occasions I had prayed for him. In my Men's Bible study we have been … [Read more...]
Do You Believe in Miracles?
Many of us remember the US Hockey team's victory over the Soviets in the 1980 Olympics. Here is a 21 second video of how the game ended along with the voice of announcer Jim McKay as he screams the question "Do you believe in miracles?" Today I received an email with a story … [Read more...]
Prayer as Medicine – How Much Have We Learned?
Many people use prayer, and some studies have shown a positive association between prayer and improved health outcomes. The article I've added as a pdf file under The Research page here explores four possible mechanisms by which prayer may lead to improved health. It's taken … [Read more...]
