Reconnecting to God: Body, Mind, and Spirit
Have you ever had trouble grasping a concept? Have you ever been presented with an idea you don’t quite understand or a skill you’ve struggled to master? Whether at home, in the office, or in the classroom, what’s the best way to overcome? Go back to basics. It might be calculus, cooking, or crochet, but […]
An Interview with Andrew Newberg, M.D., on the Effects of Centering Prayer and Speaking in Tongues on the Brain
Dr. Andrew Newberg is one of the leading pioneers in neuroscientific study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field frequently referred to as neurotheology. His work attempts to understand better the nature of religious and spiritual practices and experiences. Listen in as Dr. Newberg discusses centering prayer and speaking in tongues and their effects on the […]
Centering Prayer
The term “Centering Prayer” is new, having been coined by the Monks of Spencer, who used it to describe what was long in the Christian tradition called “contemplative prayer” or even “mystical prayer.” They purposely changed the terminology because many lay persons felt that they could not do “contemplative prayer”; that it was for priests, […]
An Interview with Andrew Newberg, M.D., on the Effects of Prayer on the Brain/Mind
Dr. Andrew Newberg is one of the leading pioneers in neuroscientific study of religious and spiritual experiences, a field frequently referred to as neurotheology. His work attempts to understand better the nature of religious and spiritual practices and experiences. Listen in as Dr. Newberg shares on how prayer affects our brain/ mind. http://www.andrewnewberg.com
Seasons Come Seasons Go
Now that winter is here, you might catch yourself thinking about warmer summer months. Earth’s tilt relative to the Sun is the reason most of us enjoy seasons. As the Earth revolves around the Sun, Earth’s tilt causes the length of day and the directness of sunlight at your location to change. This of course […]
The Prevention and Therapy of Cancer by Plant Essential Oils
Then the LORD God planted a garden in Eden in the east, and there he placed the man he had made. The LORD God made all sorts of trees grow up from the ground – trees that were beautiful and that produced delicious fruit – aromatic resin is also found there (Genesis 2:1-12). Why did […]
At Home Shoulder Workout
Aesthetically, strong, round, toned shoulders immediately give the illusion of a small waist…who doesn’t want that, right? If only it were THAT easy. Gaining any type of “tone” requires resistance training. Contrary to popular belief, acquiring strong, toned shoulders (or any area of the body) isn’t as easy as lifting 3lb weights for 3 sets […]
Preventing Cancer
There are over 100 different types of cancer, but they all start because abnormal cells grow out of control. All cancers begin in cells, the basic unit of life. Cells grow and divide in a controlled way to produce more cells. When a cell becomes old or damaged, it dies and is replaced with new […]
Missionaries of the Poor
A few months ago, I was able to take a week out of my busy schedule to spend some time serving on the mission field. What an amazing time it was. Let me take you on this little journey with me so that you can get a picture of what I experienced. Day One I, […]
Prayer 101
Prayer is that wonderful opportunity to talk with the awesome, all knowing, all powerful, author and creator of the universe. There is so much that can be said on the subject of prayer that it would be presumptuous to try to cover the subject properly in just a brief article. I would like to share, […]
