“And they devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers.” (Acts 2:42, ESV) When I was in the military, we would run in formation and do certain exercises, calisthenics, as a unit. The idea here was to train together and to be in peak physical condition.Continue reading “Group Exercises (Part 1)”
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Digesting Spiritual Food – Joshua 1:8
“This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it. For then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have good success.” (Joshua 1:8, ESV) WhenContinue reading “Digesting Spiritual Food – Joshua 1:8”
Food for Spiritual Health (Matt 4:4)
“Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” (Matthew 4:4, ESV) Over my lifetime, recommendations over the food we eat has changed dramatically. Egg yolks were once the worst alternative for a healthy diet. Health-conscious people felt that an egg white omelet was preferred overContinue reading “Food for Spiritual Health (Matt 4:4)”
Spiritual Examination
“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”
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”
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”
Priority In Wellness
“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you completely, and may your whole spirit and soul and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:23, ESV) When I was in the Army, I had a company commander that stated everything was top priority. It was a niceContinue reading “Priority In Wellness”
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”
Total Wellness Healthy Soldiers
No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him.” (2 Timothy 2:3–4, ESV) One of the things we as people seek is to be healthy. This was a huge focus in the military, to keep solders in good peak condition for fighting. Most would think thatContinue reading “Total Wellness Healthy Soldiers”
Renewing the Heart 