“Test yourselves to see if you are in the faith. Examine yourselves. Or do you yourselves not recognize that Jesus Christ is in you?—unless you fail the test.” (2 Corinthians 13:5, CSB) With regards to our health, we often need to examine ourselves. We are told by doctors to be sensitive to changes in ourContinue reading “Spiritual Examination”
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When Spiritual Illness Hits – 1 Jn 1:9
“If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” (1 John 1:9, ESV) I remember one time as a child that my day was at work, and I did something that I was not supposed to do. I played around with hisContinue reading “When Spiritual Illness Hits – 1 Jn 1:9”
A Chronic Condition Eph 2:1-2, 4-5
“And you were dead in the trespasses and sins in which you once walked, following the course of this world, following the prince of the power of the air, the spirit that is now at work in the sons of disobedience—” (Ephesians 2:1–2, ESV) Anyone who has owned a car will realize that it hasContinue reading “A Chronic Condition Eph 2:1-2, 4-5”
The Prescription
“Is anyone among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing praise. Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord.” (James 5:13–14, ESV) When you go to a medical doctorContinue reading “The Prescription”
Bring Them to Jesus
“And behold, some men were bringing on a bed a man who was paralyzed, and they were seeking to bring him in and lay him before Jesus, but finding no way to bring him in, because of the crowd, they went up on the roof and let him down with his bed through the tilesContinue reading “Bring Them to Jesus”
The Great Physician
“And he went throughout all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction among the people.” (Matthew 4:23, ESV) When people are sick, they need healing. They will normally go to a medical doctor or seek some sort of therapy that will deal withContinue reading “The Great Physician”
Why Wellness Is Difficult
“For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself will be set free from its bondage to corruption.” (Romans 8:20-21a, ESV) As I have surveyed my 74 years on this earth, I have come to the realization that wellness is not anContinue reading “Why Wellness Is Difficult”
Through the Valley
In life we will all experience both mountain top and valley experiences, and everything in between. When we are at the top of the mountain, when things are going well, we have peace, contentment, and happiness. Yet few of us spend a lot of time at the top. Often, we find the slippery slope down,Continue reading “Through the Valley”
Trading Places (2 Corinthians 5:21)
“For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him.” (2 Corinthians 5:21, KJV) Many years ago, while I was serving as the pastor of a church in Savannah Georgia, I have a divine experience one evening. It was ChristmasContinue reading “Trading Places (2 Corinthians 5:21)”
Through The Valley
As I went through the journey with stage 4 bladder cancer, I looked to the Lord, understanding, comfort, and peace. Along the way, He gave me biblical thoughts that met these needs. I journaled those and upon encouragement from others decided to publish them. I believe these words will help others going through difficult timesContinue reading “Through The Valley”
Renewing the Heart 