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Tag Archives: positive spirituality
Was Jesus’ birth really predicted in the Hebrew Scriptures?
I love the writing of Randall Niles, who serves at AllAboutGod.com. http://allaboutgod.com/ He sends out emails from time-to-time entitled “Think Blast!” I thought his Christmas one was super and that you might enjoy it:
Posted in General Health, Spiritual Health
Tagged holiday spirit, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spirituality
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I hope you’ll give my brand new devotional a look
It’s been 10 years in the making … and it’s now available … so, if you’ve not seen or signed up for my daily devotional, “Morning Glory, Evening Grace,” I hope you’ll take up a look at it.
Posted in Spiritual Health
Tagged devotional, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spirituality
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If the origin of Christmas is “pagan,” should Christians celebrate the holiday?
As we approach the Christmas holiday, Christians will often be challenged by those who note the “pagan” origin of Christmas. As a result, some Christians believe we should not celebrate the holiday at all, given the origin of its elements. … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Spiritual Health
Tagged christmas, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health
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NEWS: Devotional website from Dr. Walt launches December 19
NEWS: I’m launching a new twice-a-day devotional on December 19. I hope you’ll sign up for it.
Posted in Spiritual Health
Tagged devotional, devotions, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spirituality
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Spiritual talks boost hospitalized patients’ perceptions of care
HealthDay reports that hospitalized patients who are “able to talk about their religious and spiritual concerns are more satisfied with their care,” according to a study in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Posted in Spiritual Health
Tagged positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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People who let go of regrets are happier and more satisfied with life
The Bible teaches, “‘In your anger do not sin’: Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry …” (Ephesians 4:26). In other words, let go of your anger, regrets, bitterness, sorrow, etc. Why? Wallowing in these … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Mental Health, Spiritual Health
Tagged anger, happiness, positive spirituality, positive thinking, satisfaction, wellness
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The Christian divorce rate myth (what you’ve heard is wrong)
It’s been proclaimed from pulpits and blogs for years — Christians divorce as much as everyone else in America. But some scholars and family activists are questioning the oft-cited statistics, saying Christians who attend church regularly are more likely to remain … Continue reading
Interview: Dr. Walt Says Opportunities Abound To Bring Faith Into Medicine
Here’s an interview with me, from HCJB Global, about my teaching time at a large international medical conference in Quito, Ecuador, last month.
Posted in International Health, Medical Missions
Tagged doctor-patient relationship, HCJB Global, positive spirituality, saline solution, spirit, Spiritual Health, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Dr. Walt Teaches “Spirituality Plays Key Role” at Annual Medical Conference in Ecuator
Last month Barb and I were privileged to travel to Quito, Equator to participate in a medical mission trip and for me to teach at a large international medical conference. Here’s an article from HCJB Global about my teaching and … Continue reading
Posted in International Health, Medical Missions
Tagged positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Friends May Be Key to Churchgoers’ Happiness
Regular churchgoers may lead more satisfying lives than stay-at-home folks because they create a network of close friends who provide important support, a new study suggests. Conducted at the University of Wisconsin, the researchers found that 28 percent of people who … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health
Tagged church, churchgoers, positive spirituality, social health, social networks, socialization, Spiritual Health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 6 – The Spiritual Wheel of Health
Here’s the sixth of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged devotional, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spirituality
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Patients use prayer as part of healing process
The Chicago Tribune reports, “The relationship between prayer and physical healing has long been the subject of conflicting studies. Some indicate prayer can help, but at least one study concluded that in some cases it can be harmful.” Researchers “found … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, General Health
Tagged positive spirituality, prayer, prayer in medicine, spirituality in medicine
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Taking a Spiritual Inventory of Your Healthcare Professional
Take a Spiritual Inventory Finding a doctor and other health care team members who share your spiritual foundation and practices may be crucial for you—and thankfully it’s fairly simple. You can use a spiritual inventory. Doctors are increasingly using spiritual … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics
Tagged doctor-patient relationship, positive spirituality, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Positive Brain Changes Seen After Meditation (What is Christian meditation?)
A number of Christian scriptures recommend meditation as a spiritual discipline: Psalm 77:12: I will meditate on all your works and consider all your mighty deeds. Psalm 119:15: meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. Psalm 119:27: Let me … Continue reading
Belief in God Relieves Depression
I wanted you to read an excerpted from, “Belief in God Relieves Depression,” an interesting article in the The Washington Times by Jennifer Harper: The “Big Man Upstairs” is getting accolades from mental health specialists who say they are finding … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Mental Health
Tagged anxiety, depression, positive spirituality, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Bedside Economics and Healthcare Reform – A Christian Doctor’s Response
My dear friend, Al Weir, MD, is an oncologist in Memphis, TN. He has served in Africa as a missionary and served with the Christian Medical Association. He’s just written a wonderful devotional called, “Bedside Economics” It is based upon … Continue reading
Increased spiritual support may be linked to higher quality of life in cancer patients
This headline is likely not news to most of the readers of this blog — or likely to most people. We all seem to know intuitively that terminal diagnoses cause people to begin to think about spiritaul and eternal issues. … Continue reading
Posted in Bioethics, Cancer
Tagged Cancer, end of life care, positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine, terminal cancer, terminal care
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Dr. Walt’s Testimony Before Congress on Faith-based Perspectives on the Provision of Community Services
Back in 2004, while serving as Vice President of Medical Outreach at Focus on the Family, I was asked to testify before the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources on the topic of “Faith-based Perspectives on the Provision of … Continue reading