God has made us in a marvelously intricate and complex way. "Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous -- how well I know it." Psalm 139:14 (NLT) In 1st Corinthians, the apostle Paul writes how we are many parts but one body. Yes, the body is … [Read more...]
Your Life Struggles, Health, the Gospel and Billy Graham
This post is intended for the person who is struggling with an aspect of life on their own, apart from a relationship with God, and his Son, Jesus. Sin and Its Impact on Our Life The reason that there is death, emotional pain, addiction, chronic emotional eating, despair, … [Read more...]
Pain, Health and Sin – What the Bible Says
Sin, pain and health. There is a connection, often. The Bible makes this very clear. Please understand, I'm not saying that health issues are always the result of sin. But unconfessed sin can sometimes directly lead to health issues - mental and physical. This past week I … [Read more...]
Sin and Pain – Psalm 38:7
Sometimes when I sin my body has a physical reaction. Are you aware if this happens to you? Have you connected these dots? In the past my lower back has become severely tight with pain after I’ve sinned or if I am in intentional sin. Let’s look at Psalm 38:7. My back is … [Read more...]
Healing – Being in God’s Presence
This past weekend Jeff Bethke shared a message at our church. The focus of his message - view the sermon on video - was healing. One of his underlying themes was that... "Healing comes from knowing God, not knowing more about God." I thought that I'd share a few of the … [Read more...]
Guilt, Shame and The Cross
Do you struggle with ongoing shame or guilt? Both can play havoc with your health - spiritually and physically. Shame and guilt can hamper the degree of inner freedom that you have. You won't feel as close to God if there is a blanket of guilt or shame covering your inner … [Read more...]
