Tag Archives: Spiritual Health
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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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Tagged positive spirituality, Spiritual Health, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Prescribing Jesus gets doctor unjustly censured
A Christian doctor in England has been threatened with an official warning from his professional body for discussing Jesus with a patient, The (London) Sunday Times reported.
Posted in Bioethics, Mental Health, Spiritual Health
Tagged spirit, Spiritual Health, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Study finds similarities between food and drug addiction
ABC World News reported that “we have new insight into the power of food cravings and the human brain” … adding that “a new study reveals why some of us can’t stop eating. It’s not willpower, it’s a real addiction … Continue reading
Posted in Mental Health, Nutritional Health, Obesity
Tagged drug addiction, food addiction, Spiritual Health, spirituality in medicine
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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
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Tagged church, churchgoers, positive spirituality, social health, social networks, socialization, Spiritual Health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 8 – Concluding Bible Study
Here’s the last of an eight-part devotional for men based upon my chapter on health in Coach Joe Gibbs best-selling book, Gameplan for Life, was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of Christianity Today. I hope you enjoy the … Continue reading
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Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, devotional, 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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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 2 – The Four Wheels of Health
Here’s the second 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 enjoy … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged four wheels of health, Mental Health, physical health, relational health, social health, Spiritual Health
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Devotional for Men – Healthy Through and Through – Part 1 – Introduction
Here’s the first of an eight-part devotional for men. It’s based upon a chapter on physical health that I wrote for Coach Joe Gibbs’ best-selling book, Gameplan for Life. The devotional series was featured by the Men of Integrity ministry of … Continue reading
Posted in General Health, Heart Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health
Tagged 10 Essentials of Happy Healthy People, emotional health, Gameplan for Life, Mental Health, physical health, relational health, Spiritual Health
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Yoga: Should Christians Be Concerned?
Yoga is an alternative therapy that raises difficult questions for Christians. The physical and breathing exercises taught in yoga classes may improve general well-being. However, as a deeply religious practice with the goal of union with the divine, it is … 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
“Christmas Firsts” – A Christmas story from “Bryson City Seasons”
My most popular books, at least based upon sales and letters, are the Bryson City series, made up of: Bryson City Tales: Stories of a Doctor’s First Year of Practice in the Smoky Mountains (read a chapter here) Bryson City … Continue reading
Posted in General Health
Tagged AIDS, HIV, spirit, Spiritual Health, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 5 – What Causes Sickness?
Theologians tell us that, in one sense, from a Biblical perspective, all sickness has its ultimate origin in sin because human suffering stems from the fall and the sin of Adam and Eve (Genesis 2:15 – 17; Romans 1:28 – … Continue reading
Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 11 – Look to the Bible, Not Inner Voices, for Guidance
When investigating an alternative therapy, be concerned about those that involve listening to other spirits. But what about listening to an inner guiding voice? Guidance by intuition and inner voices has become more in vogue today than guidance through reason … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine
Tagged Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, alternative therapies, alternative therapy, alternative treatments, Bible, occult, spirit, spirit world, Spiritual Health, spiritualism, spirituality, Transcendental Meditation
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 10 – Biblical Characters Condemned for Pursuing Certain Forms of Healing
The Bible recognizes the great temptation inherent in healing by evil spirits and illicit healers. The Old Testament describes an intense conflict between legitimate and illegitimate approaches to healing and spirituality. An incident involving King Ahaziah, the eighth king of … Continue reading
Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 9 – Life Energy and Medical Magic
Alternative therapies based on “life energy” use principles just like those generally attributed to magic. Although “magic” is difficult to define concisely, magical practices do have common features. Magic involves specific techniques or rituals by which people attempt to manipulate … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Men's Health, Woman's Health
Tagged Alternative Medicine, Bible, healing, life energy, magic, magical charms, magical spells, occult, spirit world, spiritists, Spiritual Health, spiritualism, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 8 – Illegitimate Spiritual Practices.
Alternative medicine as a whole is not rooted in any particular religious tradition, but some therapies are. A number of healing rituals and traditions are part of the Wiccan religion (also called “white witchcraft”). Eastern religions often view healing as … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Children's Health, General Health, Marriage and Family Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged Alternative Medicine, Alternative Medicine: The Christian Handbook, astrology, channeling, crystal gazing, divination, magic, magical charms, magical spells, mediumship, necromancy, new age, omens, psychic, psychic powers, Satan, sorcery, spirit, spirit world, spiritists, Spiritual Health, spiritualism, spirituality, spirituality in medicine, tarot cards, therapeutic touch, white witchcraft, witch, witchcraft
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 7 – Not All Healing is From God
How we pursue health and healing is very important. Our concern, as Christians, is that there are wrong ways (even evil ways) people can pursue and receive healing. We wish to make the case that healing achieved by inappropriate means … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Cancer, Children's Health, General Health, Heart Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Parenting, Woman's Health
Tagged God's intervention, healing, health, Spiritual Health, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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Ironically, the most devout are the most likely to utilize death-to-the-end treatment
The New York Times reports, “Terminally ill cancer patients who drew comfort from religion were far more likely to seek aggressive, life-prolonging care in the week before they died than were less religious patients.” What does this story mean? More … Continue reading
Posted in Alternative Medicine, Bioethics, Cancer, General Health, Men's Health, Mental Health, Woman's Health
Tagged Cancer, end of life care, Spiritual Health, spiritual history, spirituality, spirituality in medicine, terminal cancer, terminal care
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Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 6 – Why God’s Response to Prayer Isn’t Always to Heal
Despite what many television preachers tell us, the Bible does not teach that God’s response to a prayer to cure illness is an immediate physical healing. The overall teaching of the Bible is that sickness can have different origins. Therefore, … Continue reading
Faith-Based Health and Healing – Part 4 – Can Faith be Unhealthy?
While faith can have positive effects on health, it can also have negative effects. Although religious beliefs are a source of comfort and support for many people, for others they are a source of stress and emotional turmoil. More Information:
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Tagged Bible, healing, health, miracles, spirit, Spiritual Health, spirituality, spirituality in medicine
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