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Healing and Prayer, part 11

Richard Foster, in his book Prayer, writes, “God, I have a thousand arguments against healing prayer. You are the one argument for it. . . .you win!” He then explains his approach to praying for healing. He says this is not a “how to” guide for healing prayer, but a template to build on. His ideas are useful as a guide to aid in all commu­nications with God, not just specific to healing. He describes four steps to ...

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Running log

I did 13.85 this morning in a driving rain. It reinforced why I like treadmill running! Actually, it was kind of fun as it was early and there was no one around to make fun of me. I signed up for the Phidippidations World Wide half marathon today. I mentioned this in a previous post, but if you forgot go to www.worldwidehalf.com and check it out. It is a cool way to train and run a half...right where you live! ...

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Obesity contagious?

New research appearing in the July 26 issue of The New England Journal of Medicine suggest that obesity isn't just spreading; rather, it may be contagious between people, like a common cold.Researchers from Harvard and the University of California, San Diego, reviewed a database of 12,067 densely interconnected people — that is, a group that included many families and friends — who had all participated in a major American ...

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Healing and Prayer, part 10

The New Testament writings and Jesus’s healings also confirm that illness is not punishment from God. John 9:1–3 says: “As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. ‘Teacher,’ his disciples asked him, ‘Why was this man born blind? Was it a result of his own sins or those of his parents?’ “It was not because of his sins or his parents’ sins,’ Jesus answered. ‘He was born blind so the power ...

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Running log

I had a decent week. Too many early surgeries for any long runs, but consistent 5 and 6 milers. I did 10 this AM but got paged before I could get in my scheduled 12. My legs appreciated it. If you get a chance check out www.steverunner.com, the author of Phidipidations, a great podcast. He is sponsoring a 1/2 marathon in Oct. that allows you to run in your own location and report in on the website. It is a really ...

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running log

Whew!! I did 13.25 on Saturday. It was great weather, overcast and not too hot. Took Sunday off and felt sluggish with 5 on the treadmill this AM. By the way, if any of you folks are local (Augusta,Ga) I have 4 kittens that need a good home. I'm really tired of them competing for space in my exercise room. My younger daughter went to walk on the treadmill the other day and was attacked by rabid fleas! I wonder ...

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Healing and Prayer, part 9

THE HEALTHY CHRISTIAN Why do spiritual people get sick? This is a question that many theologians have struggled with for centuries. Is illness some sort of divine punishment? The entire book of Job in the Bible addresses these questions, among others. Many illnesses are, in large part, a matter of the natural consequences of our choices. If you smoke, your risk of lung cancer skyrockets. If you don’t exercise and ...

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running log...and more

The book,Fat Proof Your Family, is officially released and it is off and running. My prayer is that it will motivate and encourage folks to teach themselves and their children to adopt a healthy lifestyle. What greater legacy to leave your kids than the hope for a better present and future through the pursuit of wellness. God has given parents a mandate to "train up your children in the way they should go" and it ...

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Running log

I did 4.25 in the heat yesterday and felt terrible afterwards. It brought home the importance of hydration. Even in the early morning hours the heat and humidity takes its toll. Think about it, you have just gone 7 hours without taking in any fluids (some call it sleep) and you expect your body to tolerate the sweat and strain of a run? It doesn't make much sense. To top it off I often have a cup of coffee before ...