Acknowledgment
Today’s message was written by Dr. Jerry Graham on a subject near and dear to my heart as a physician – Wellness. Jerry and his wife Sharon are the most experienced Wellness coaches I have ever personally known.
“If the doctor of today does not become the nutritionist of tomorrow, the nutritionist of today will become the doctor of tomorrow.” Thomas A. Edison
How many servings of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and the like do you eat in an average day?
Therefore I urge you to take nourishment, for this is for your …

Acknowledgment
Today’s message was written by Dr. Jerry Graham on a subject near and dear to my heart as a physician – Wellness. Jerry and his wife Sharon are the most experienced Wellness coaches I have ever personally known.
“We have made the mistake of assuming that because water is freely available and costs nothing, the body cannot possibly fall short of it. I believe that most physical pains are signals that the body needs rehydrating-and that we ignore these signals at our peril.” Dr. Fereydoon Batmanghelidj
How much water do you …

“Long hours, difficult co-workers, and lack of appreciation are just a few factors that contribute to job stress.” – Elizabeth Scott, M.S.
Mercy, peace, and love be multiplied to you. (Jude 1:2)
In what areas of your life do you feel most stressed?
What are a few simple things you can do to relieve that stress?
Today is Day 4 in our weekly series about reducing stress. This message is an excerpt from another excellent article by Elizabeth Scott. The entire article can be found at today’s Link of the Day.
We continue with our …

“Women didn’t hold onto their stress more; they just experienced more episodes of being stressed.” – Elizabeth Scott, M.S
Above all, my brothers, do not swear-not by heaven or by earth or by anything else. Let your “Yes” be yes, and your “No,” no, or you will be condemned.
What do women especially need to be aware of regarding stress?
We continue with our weekly series about reducing stress. Today’s message is an excerpt from another excellent article by Elizabeth Scott. The entire article can be found at today’s Link of the Day.
It …

Laughter is an instant vacation!
Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The LORD has done great things for them.” (Psalm 126:2)
Do you need a good laugh today?
What makes you laugh? 
God is a funny God. Look, he uses ordinary people like you and me, despite some of the foolish things we do, to accomplish extraordinary things for Him to fulfill His perfect plan. Amazing!
God has a great sense of humor. When you really get to know God well, he’ll reach …

God is already fully engaged with me.
“For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to show Himself strong on behalf of those whose heart is loyal to Him.” (2 Chronicles 16:9)
Are you fully engaged with God?
If not, what steps can you take to become so?
On Sunday September 7, Pastor Matt Gregory preached an outstanding message titled “Fully Engaged.” Here are some notes from that:
Key “Engagement” Truths
1) God is already fully engaged with me (Psalm 139 – all)
2) God shows His engagement to me by …

“We all can run with Him and experience a joy more fulfilling that any performance or accomplishment we can dream of. We can all have the satisfying abundant life that Christ promised us.” – Ryan Hall
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. (Romans 15:13)
What athlete in the Beijing Olympics most inspired you?
The Beijing Olympics are now over with the Closing Ceremonies having taken place last night. For my wife …

We have a God who delights in impossibilities and who asks, “Is anything too hard for me?” – Andrew Murray
I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me. (Philippians 4:13)
 
What happened to our little kid passion for achieving the impossible?
When did we stop shooting for impossible goals and start aiming for realistic targets instead?
 
Today begins a series of messages titled “When God Writes Your Life Story” based on the book by that name written by Eric and Leslie Ludy. As mentioned previously, Amy Pittman, my administrative assistant, shared a …

“It is small acts of courage that change the course of history.” – Mark Batterson
Again, it (the Kingdom of God) will be like a man going on a journey, who called his servants and entrusted his property (opportunities) to them.
What small act of courage is the Holy Spirit prompting you to take?
When are you going to take it?
Announcement:
I apologize for not being able to write and send out devotionals on Thursday and Friday of last week. God has the floodgates of heaven open right now for me and I’ve run …

“Some of the most important prerequisites of being a good life coach candidate are a) a willingness and ability to listen and not talk; b) a desire to help others succeed; c) punctuality and ability to set and keep specific appointments; d) a willingness to work, and e) the desire to run a successful home business.” – Life Coach Institute
And my speech and my preaching were not with persuasive words of human wisdom, but in demonstration of the Spirit and of power, (1 Corinthians 2:4)
What role will life coaching play …