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5 Keys to Good Mental Health United Church of God

Web2. Reach out and connect with others in God’s Church. One way to counter mental health struggles is to reach out to others. We are not alone in this fight—we are part of the Body of Christ. Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 shows the danger of isolation: “Woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up.”.

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Keys to a Long, Healthy Life United Church of God

WebHuman life expectancy was about 40 years in 1870 and today approaches 80. In Western nations, the average person can expect to live roughly twice as long as he or she would have 130 years ago. We can credit sophisticated medical treatments for doing much to extend life and improve health. Surgery often provides a new lease on life, correcting …

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Follow a Healthy and Biblical Diet United Church of God

WebEat a balanced diet of clean meats. God created certain meats for human consumption (Leviticus 11:2). Red meat—such as lamb or beef—is high in nutritional value and beneficial for health. But the biblical example is to eat red meat sparingly; often it was served only at feasts or other special occasions.

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A Matter of Health

WebThe specific reason God gave the Israelites for forbidding them to eat any unclean animals or even touching their carcasses was to "be holy, for I am holy" (Leviticus 11:44-45). Here God does not distinguish between clean and unclean animals specifically for health's sake. However, the larger context of Leviticus and Deuteronomy includes …

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The Bible's Keys to Mental Health United Church of God

WebDr. Gro Harlem Brundtland, director-general of the World Health Organization, reported in 2000 that "five of the 10 leading causes of disability worldwide are mental conditions" (Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 2000, 78).The five conditions she listed are major depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorders, alcohol abuse and …

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The Passover and Divine Healing

WebThe Passover is a service of rededication. For Christians who dedicated their lives to God and Jesus Christ at their baptism, the Passover service should be a deep, sincere rededication to that commitment. That is part of the reason that the service is so significant and serious. The most obvious reason for Christ’s sacrifice was to pay the

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Laws Regulating Disease and Bodily Discharges (Leviticus 13-15)

WebLaws Regulating Disease and Bodily Discharges (Leviticus 13-15) Modern leprosy, also called Hansen's disease, is, according to Mosby's Medical, Nursing, & Allied Health Dictionary, a "chronic, communicable disease that may take either of two forms, depending on the immunity of the host. Tuberculoid leprosy, seen in those with high resistance, …

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Meaningful Hope for Christians With Chronic Illnesses

WebPsalm 119: The powerful, uplifting message of this song is a favorite of many readers of the Bible, but perhaps they have missed the chronic illness language. “I am laid low in the dust” (verse 25). “My soul is weary with sorrow” (verse 28). “My comfort in my suffering” (verse 50). “Before I was afflicted” (verse 67).

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Biblical Principles of Healthy Living United Church of God

WebLen Martin. Len Martin is the pastor of the United Church of God congregations in Cambridge, Columbus, and Mansfield, Ohio. Ordained in 1999, Len has previously served congregations in Worcester, Massachusetts, Seabrook, New Hampshire, Ann Arbor & Lansing, Michigan and Dayton, Ohio. Len also serves as Camp Director for …

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3 Keys to Physical and Spiritual Fitness United Church of God

WebIn this regard, let’s examine the three keys cited earlier to determine what you need to do to be fit for the Kingdom. 1. Sustain a clear vision. Thousands of years of history have demonstrated unmistakably that human beings are incapable of properly governing themselves. But this problem has a marvelous solution.

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The Benefits of the Sabbath United Church of God

WebThe Sabbath is a spiritual compass in the week that orients us toward God and reminds us of His divine purpose for our lives. Everybody likes a benefit—something just a little extra. We want jobs with good employee benefits. Most of us would love to work for generous compensation and benefits—and for many, the benefits are even more

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Your Responsibility in Healing United Church of God

WebKeep in mind the most important healing, which is the healing of the mind and the turning away from our “old nature” and looking to God as our source of life. Here is a just a small sample of the prayer requests we may receive in the church on a monthly, weekly, even daily basis in some instances. “Thank you for your prayers for 19-year

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If I Have Health Problems, Should I Fast

WebIf you are worried about fasting here are a couple of things you might want to try: 1. Experiment with a half day fast rather than a full day. This way you can gauge the effect fasting has on your system and make appropriate adjustments. 2. Allow yourself small sips of water so you can take essential medication. 3.

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Take Responsibility for Your Own Health

WebBasic rules of health. Rule #1: Your life is not your own. Remember, your body is not your own. It is the physical instrument through which God lives in us. In 1 Corinthians 6:20 we read: "For you were bought at a price: therefore glorify God in your body and in your spirit, which are God's."

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Health and Healing United Church of God

WebHealth and Healing. Given on Apr 4, 2020 by Joshua Creech Listen. MP3 Audio (15.34 MB) Pastor Joshua Creech, during the present world pandemic, examines the topics of health and healing from the most basic principles of staying healthy and natural healing to the ultimate divine intervention of God—the true Healer of all mankind.

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Why Does God Heal Some People But Not Others

Web1. God heals because He is compassionate. He desires to act with kindness and gentleness towards human beings. In the greater world around us human disobedience, indifference and disbelief often disrupt the flow of His compassion. 2. God heals to demonstrate His power to perform works in this world (John 9:2-3).

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Supporting Those Who Are Sick Advice to Give or Not Give

WebJoses was so encouraging that the apostles nicknamed him Barnabas, meaning "Son of Encouragement" (Acts 4:36). God's people are called to pray for one another, help one another and to be encouragers.. There are many ways to encourage that do not include giving advice about remedies or medical treatments.

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Can You Break the Cycle of Generational Dysfunction

WebAlmost 2,000 years later Jesus Christ, a direct descendant of Abraham, would be born to atone for all sin and offer eternal life to all mankind. The entire world came to be blessed through Abraham because of his willingness to break with the patterns of past generations and embark on a new way of life revealed by God.

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Why What We Eat Is Important United Church of God

Web4. Eat your veggies! Another possible lesson from the four young Jewish men in Babylon is that a diet featuring vegetables can be a boon to our health. Some people have chosen, with success, to consume a predominantly vegetable diet while dealing with a period of illness or stress.

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