Because I grew up in a pastor’s home, went to a Christian college, married a pastor, became a Bible teacher, and co-wrote a book on systematic theology for the average Christian, you might naturally assume that I have my spiritual act totally together and have this joy “thing” mastered. I wish I could say that ...

Coconut milk and lime juice do double duty as marinade and sauce for tropically inspired grilled shrimp. Use an outdoor grill, a grill pan, or the oven broiler for cooking. Serve with Chinese black “Forbidden” rice or brown rice and roast asparagus for striking color and flavor. GF/DF 4 servings Ingredients: 2 cans (15-ounce) coconut ...

Why do you spend your money on junk food, your hard-earned cash on cotton candy? Listen to me, listen wll: Eat only the best, fill yourself with only the finest. Pay attention, come close now, listen carefully to my life-giving, life-nourishing words. —Isaiah 55:2-3 MSG We know the health benefits of eating real food grown ...

Source:  MindBodyGreen By now, we all know that a healthy, nutrient-rich diet can protect against a host of illnesses—from heart disease to diabetes to, yes, even certain cancers. The Environmental Working Group recently released a deep-dive into what exactly you should be eating to mitigate your risk. Perhaps unsurprisingly, their cancer defense diet is high in fruits, veggies, whole grains, nuts and legumes, and low ...

Source:  Dr. Axe Food is Medicine Cancer is recognized worldwide to be a major health problem affecting millions of people each year. More than 1 million people in the United States alone get cancer each year, and as of 2009, a total of 562,340 deaths from cancer were projected to occur in the United States yearly. ...

How you made me is amazing and wonderful. I praise you for that. What you have done is wonderful. I know that very well. —Psalm 139:14 NIrV God has made your body with strengths and weaknesses unlike those of anyone else. You’ll get a lot further with your healthy choices if you take the time to ...

“No matter what I do, I can’t seem to lose weight!” “I think I’m cursed with a slow metabolism.” I hear this often among patients, and the good news is that no, you’re not cursed and yes, you can fix your metabolism. It’s important to remember that you are unique: Everyone was born with a ...

Source:  Experience Life Metabolic resistance training will build muscle, boost your metabolism and burn off unwanted fat. “If you want to lose fat,” says Alwyn Cosgrove, CSCS, “your No. 1 priority in the gym should be metabolic resistance training.” As in, you should lift weights, hard and fast. Hold up — lifting weights to get smaller instead ...

Jesus [said], “… I came so that they can have real and eternal life, more and better life than they ever dreamed of.” —John 10:10 MSG Jesus wants you to experience the fullness of life. Your relationship with him enables you to pack meaning and purpose into each and every moment. Jesus says this abundant ...

This creamy pudding with Greek yogurt, oats, yogurt, berries and almonds makes a healthy breakfast, change-up. No cooking required, just an overnight stand in the fridge. It’s a twist on Swiss Oatmeal, known as Bircher Muesli. I use blackberries, but blueberries or mixed berries would work well too. Servings 4 Ingredients: 6 ounces plain unsweetened ...