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...]
Running and Praying
"When you go for a prayerful run, you can pray as if you are talking to someone right next to you. The words are important, but you don't have to make up your own prayer extemporaneously......" read more about running & praying and the book Running - The Sacred Art: Preparing … [Read more...]