None of us are blank slates. This is true both biologically and theologically (Psalm 51:5, and Romans 5:12, and Romans 7:14-25). Moreover, we are all born with different abilities, skills, interests, and so on. Even with all of these differences, we each have a responsibility to love God and to love our neighbors …
As people have now turned their calendars to September, another change is seen on the horizon: fall. The changing colors of the leaves, cooler temperatures, and new activites to look forward to are just a few elements that people cherish about the fall season. If 2020 has made us all realize one thing, …
When people talk about their main priorities when striving to get in shape, what takes center stage? Undoubtedly, exercise and nutrition will be seen as the featured cast, and understandably so. However, there is one essential character missing from this story: rest. Indeed, rest has been underestimated. “REST SHOULD NOT BE SEEN AS …
Why should I? It is one of the most obvious questions, but we seldom think about it. It is like breathing; taken for granted, but of utmost importance. Just as we can do nothing apart from breathing, we can do nothing without first having a motive for doing it. To demonstrate this point, …
The body was created for a particular purpose. As the form of a process follows the function of a process, there is a reason our bodies are able to improve their efficiency. This allows us to do such things as hold on to, lose, or gain muscle. Such a process is not random; …
Just be nice. This is a very popular slogan in our culture, and it is evident that many people swear by it. The thinking goes something like this: it does not cost you anything to be nice to everyone, so you may as well do it. While the logic can be understood, this …
In the first part of the series, we explored what a vocation is and why it is important in all of our lives. In this second and final part, we are going to navigate its historical significance, and how that affects us even today. With all that was happening during the Reformation period …
In the world of real estate, the phrase “location, location, location” is familiar. Such an expression alludes to the fact that the location of a home or business is the most important factor to consider. The location of a home is like soil. If it is fertile, then whatever is planted there has …
The primary purpose of CPR is to keep oxygenated blood flowing to the brain until the heart can be defibrillated (mended), and the person revived. Without an oxygen supply, the brain’s cells will begin to die, and the functioning of the body will follow suit. If you are familiar with CPR, you know …
Everybody sees therapy differently. The word “therapy” actually comes from the Greek word “therapeuein,” which means to “minister to” or “to treat medically” (1). Accordingly, we all have our own outlets where we find we can minister to our needs. For some, that may be exercise. For others, that may be venting to …
