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,
My parents would call me on my birthday. The well blended harmony of Dad’s tenor and Mom’s soprano voice communicated their love as they sang Happy Birthday to Bonnie. The call was expected. But the reality of it brought smiles and joy to both giver and receiver. The memory of these birthday calls still gives
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My body aches all over, I think I’m burning up. When I try to eat something, My belly says nuh-uh! Who wants to get colds or the influenza virus this year? Not me. So, I’m intentionally preparing my body, mind and spirit to resist those nasty germs. Summer tends to offer more healthful sunshine, delicious fruits and
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An introvert like myself often has few spoken words to offer and avoids transparency. We usually think to talk. Our conversational material occurs to us after we’ve left the gathering. Extroverts talk to think and rarely have a lack of words. But transparency isn’t guaranteed with the many words of an extrovert. Why employ transparency
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Upon receiving the phone call, disappointment and sadness engulfed hearts of the family. Thirty-Nine year old Josh died of an overdose. For the better part of 20 years, he had been in and out of rehabs and prison due to drug addiction. Josh’s birth mother struggled with addiction and gave him up for adoption when
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My assignment was to teach Lucy how to monitor her heart rate. I quickly learned the true assignment was teaching Lucy how to tame the lion chasing her heart. Symptoms of anxiety, weakness and dizziness alarmed Lucy. She drove herself to the local hospital emergency room. Atrial fibrillation, an irregular and often rapid heart rate
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The bald eagle swooped down and locked powerful talons on the tail of the fish hanging out of the fox’s mouth. As the magnificent bird climbed upward with its stolen prey, the fox quickly let go, dropping to the ground without his next meal. This Weather Channel video captured my thoughts and stimulated research. The
National Nurses Week has me recalling both satisfying and difficult highlights of a 40-year nursing career. Assignments carefully thought out in the hospital, nursing home and home health setting could all be interrupted with the following. “Mrs. Smith is asking for something more for pain.” “You’ll be receiving an admission in 30 minutes.” “My father just
“I really don’t want to. I’ve got a long list of things needing to be accomplished.” Wisdom replied, “If you take time to rest with me this morning and write a few words, you and others will receive a blessing.“ Heeding this advice, I did rest. As I rested, I expressed thanks for good health,
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Each painful step up the stairs and into my home was a reminder of better things to come. My early morning scamper down 4 flights of stairs almost ended in a fall as my foot caught the carpet. I righted myself and recognized prideful thoughts in my head saying, “You certainly are quite agile for
