Crossroads is the Newsletter of the Center for Spirituality, Theology & Health at Duke University. The November, 2013 issue was just released. In this issue, six research studies were highlighted and summarized. The one that most interested me was a study about the value of … [Read more...]
Relationships and Your Health
A survey of pre-retirees aged 50-plus has revealed some interesting facts about what people think about regarding their health. The July 16 issue of the Wall Street Journal has an article about the study results titled The High Price of a Long Life. One of the questions asked … [Read more...]
Key Links in the Spirituality and Health Connection
Spirituality and Health - A Working Model This is a somewhat creative attempt to capture my ideas on many of the key aspects of the connection between one's faith and their health. I used a mind mapping website to create this. It has limitations, but I'm pretty pleased with the … [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...]
Fly Fishing and Faith: It’s About Connection
Last week I was in Casper, Wyoming helping a friend conduct fitness standards testing for the city's Police Department. I'd driven through Wyoming before but never spent any time in the state. It so happens that this area is home to some of the best trout fishing in the … [Read more...]
Religiosity in America: A Gallup Report by States – What About The Relationship?
A January 29, 2009 report by Gallup indicates that overall, 65% of Americans say religion is an important part of their daily lives. Their report provides a state by state ranking to the responses by over 350,000 people to the question "Is religion an important part of your … [Read more...]
