Do you feel like you are constantly under a weight? Are you tired from carrying around your past? Please take 10 minutes to watch this and remember the words of Jesus... "Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you … Continue reading Baggage
Hope For A Tree
First of all, welcome back to The Balm of Gilead. Things are changing and God is working...in my life and I pray in yours also. I can't explain it all, but I haven't felt like this in a long time. I see hurting people in a new light and with new hope. I see people … Continue reading Hope For A Tree
An Ice Cream Cone And A Prayer
So, today hasn't been the best of days. Emotionally, I feel drained and physically I feel defeated. Not a good testimony for someone in a "word of faith" environment. Heck, if I were me...and I am...I wouldn't want to be around me. So what's a guy to do? Of course, call your closest friends who … Continue reading An Ice Cream Cone And A Prayer
In A Fog
While driving to work the other morning, I observed a fog that had settled into the valley. I pulled over to view how this fog had settled in the valley and on the tops of the mountain ridges on either side, it was totally clear and beautiful. While taking in the wonders of the world … Continue reading In A Fog
Do Nothing
In this ever-increasing age of technology and marketers catering to every whim we have, it's tough sometimes to just stop and do nothing. As someone who struggles with constantly keeping my mind on several tasks at once, either because of a chemical problem or just because I've succumbed to the habits of my mind, at … Continue reading Do Nothing
Fevers…Good???
Here is an article on fevers that was sent to me from some friends at Mt State Wellness in Morgantown, WV. Dr's. Lucas and Amy Watterson have a unique practice/ministry where they literally take the mandate from Christ to "lay hands on the sick and see them recovered." They use the Nucca technique in their practice. … Continue reading Fevers…Good???
Sanctity of Life Sunday
January is Sanctity of Life Month and this coming Sunday is a special day set aside to remember those who have given their lives through this terrible tragedy, remember those mothers who have chosen to end the life of their child, pray for the women who are facing this decision even now, and to celebrate … Continue reading Sanctity of Life Sunday
Detox
I found this article on Yahoo Health written by Jennipher Walters--DietsInReview.com. I believe in detoxing. Its is important that we clean things out. Instead of making resolutions, just take little steps to change your health. It's usually the smaller, deliberate ones that become more permanent. _____________________________________________ So the holidays are almost over and you're probably … Continue reading Detox
Let Your Light Shine
With Christmas over, many will be quick to take down the tree and pull down the lights. This is a little video from the Skit Guys that I found that encourages us to still let our light shine. Let your light shine so that others may see your good works and glorify our Father in … Continue reading Let Your Light Shine
Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
Every year, millions of people experience some type of the holiday woes. While some describe it as depression, many actually experience sadness. Not to diminish the feelings at all, since any time someone experiences sadness, there is a potential for them to sink deeper inside until depression takes over. Let's look at what both of … Continue reading Overcoming Holiday Sadness and Depression
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