I awoke to a frustrated and anger-tinged text from someone I will name Cassie. The text was meant to help me with a project we were involved in but I sensed indirect criticism of group members. I thought to myself, “Why is Cassie frustrated with people who are involved in much bigger challenges? I appreciate Cassie’s […]
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I don’t sleep well! If I don’t take medication, I can’t get to sleep. My aches and pains keep me up, so I might as well be productive instead of lying wide-awake! We’ve all heard these complaints and have probably experienced sleep disruption at some time. My nursing instructions to patients recovering from illnesses included, “Get
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You notice someone juggling too many things in their arms and you say, “Can I give you a hand?” Why? Because you care, you want to ease their burden. Years of nursing has trained me to notice when someone debilitated is struggling to safely get to their destination. So extending a steadying hand I ask,
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A marriage not properly secured, will most likely unravel just as a knitted garment with a dropped stitch. Joel and I are celebrating the blessing and the process of 20 years of marriage this week. We recognize our dropped stitches have been secured by a source other than ourselves. There’ve been times of family laughter
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Personal gender conflict, sexual abuse and participation in violent acts cause overwhelming mental anguish and conflict in the mind. Chronic mental conflict leads to inflammation in the physical body, often resulting in disease. We’ve all experienced lesser anxieties involving personal relationships, finances, job performance or frustration in meeting personal goals. These anxious thoughts can cause
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Amanda grew up learning hard work alongside her peaceful family. Kindness and responsibility were firmly embedded in her character. But words of affirmation and hugs were not part of her family’s love language. As Amanda entered adulthood, insecurities left her vulnerable to insincere words and physical affection. It wasn’t long before she found herself enmeshed
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This unkind visitor showed up unannounced, no tweet, message, phone call or e-mail. Temperature 102.5, muscle aches, sinus congestion tormenting my body, allowing me little sleep despite the pain and fever relievers. Through the long hours and days of the flu, I rested in God’s presence and comfort a whole lot more than when I’m
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Am I following my one sided, often lonely unfulfilled self-direction? Or have I stepped into the creative, healing, satisfied place of God direction?
“Would you believe? There’s 15% salt in these garbanzo beans,” said the man beside me. The grocery store aisle of canned beans offered confusing choices. Turning to him I replied, “Good you’re paying attention. I’m a nurse. Are you having health problems with your heart?” Paul went on to share he had some coronary artery
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Elsa woke from a restful sleep free of the fibromyalgia pain she experienced for years. She sensed waves of Jesus’ love washing over her as she reflected on the healing events of the past 24 hours. The invitation to attend a ladies retreat with mostly strangers was intimidating. But, healing prayer was listed on the
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Physical bumps and bruises are a part of life and usually heal quickly. Chronic pain can be caused by unresolved spiritual and mental bruises. As we experience life, relationships and the world around us, our mind collects memories, beliefs and emotions. These memories, beliefs and emotions promote either good or not so good physical health.
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It’s a cold, damp, gray, pull the blanket over my head Tennessee morning. My body’s tired from too many late holiday nights and travel. I recognize the negative thoughts circling my brain. I ask myself, “Why?” “Oh, I get it. My spirit’s kind of self-focused instead of tuning into Father’s effervescent love for me. Father,
