Jo was fearful when I met her in May of 2018. Her anxious thoughts concerning return to China had triggered histamines, inflammation and upper respiratory congestion. She was aware of increasing persecution of Christians in China. We swapped emails and prayed for one another before her departure in June. Jo emailed in July, “Things are […]
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I hadn’t been to a doctor in a long time and was anxious about the help I might need. Being a nurse, I knew the possibilities of normal ageing and the side effects of treatments. I’m not a very good patient and prefer to think I don’t need help. The physician and staff were kind
Our phones sent multiple alerts telling of high winds and dangerous thunderstorms approaching our TN home. When the ground is soft from rain and the strong winds whip over the mountain ridges, trees are likely to come down. The result can be blocked roads, power outages, damaged properties and vehicles. My thoughts went to our
Caleb has lived with a life-threatening diagnosis for years but continues to work full-time despite painful symptoms. After doing much research, he chose alternative medical treatment. Diagnostic procedures measured the flow of energy through his body to determine and treat the underlying issues. Treatments have included computerized nutritional and supplemental recommendations specific for Caleb and
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Many of my experiences this past year presented opportunities to advance toward personal goals. Those experiences offered choices. Move forward into prickly places or stay where more comfortable? Those places involved engaging with people having differing opinions or habits. Large groups for extended hours felt thorny. Then there was the sense of intimidation when perceiving
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I don’t know about you, but every year around this time I feel pressure to come up with brilliant gift ideas for those I love. Advertising tends to nag at my heart and mind with this sentiment, “Expensive toys, jewelry, cars and stuff will bring your loved ones the most lasting pleasure!” Even though I
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Do you lay down to sleep and find the muscles of your head, neck and shoulders are kind of drawn up and tense? You’re ready to rest, but there’s a tension related to duties needing to be accomplished. Or maybe, you wake up and find these same areas stiff. I’ve experienced it all. Growing tired
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Mariners Hospital, in Tavernier FL, sponsored a 5 and 10K walk/run last Saturday to benefit the nurses with ongoing, life-giving education and state-of-the-art equipment. As a nurse, I recognize the importance of keeping up with the many positive advances happening in health care. The participants of this small community came together to support local health
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Sasha’s mom Judith, felt panic when several neurosurgeons broke the news that her 12-year-old daughter Sasha was in grave physical danger. An arteriogram of the brain highlighted 3 aneurysms and 1 Arterio-Venous Malformation or AVM. If surgery was chosen as treatment of choice, Sasha could require physical, occupational and speech therapy to recover. Possible loss
La Judith la madre de Sasha sintió pánico cuando varios neurocirujanos revelaron la noticia que su hija Sasha de tan solo 12 anos de edad estaba en grave peligro físico. Un arteriograma del cerebro muestra 3 aneurisma y una Malformación Arterial o AVM. Si la cirugía fuese escogida como una opción de tratamiento, Sasha hubiese
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Several months ago, our friend Jerry was diagnosed with a rare form of sarcoma that has been resistant to radiation and chemo. Because it has spread, surgery is not an option. Experimental drug trials are the next step. But the best step is for you to be praying for Jerry. He’s a follower of Jesus
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In the inspiring coliseum battle scene of the movie “Gladiator”, Maximus gives wise instructions to fellow warriors. “We will have a better chance of survival if we work together. Stay together. Stay close. Come together. Lock shields. As one.” On foot, with minimal armor, they overcome the well-armored chariot fighters by following the directions of
