Life is good and I am grateful
Being healthy isn’t just about losing weight, exercising, and taking care of your body. There’s also an emotional, psychological, spiritual, and intellectual aspect to being healthy. Holistic health is taking all of those parts and integrating them into the whole of our being so that we are healthy in all areas of our lives. Accomplishing this has always been a tricky balancing act for me, and I’ve not always been successful. In 2020 I started gaining ground in this area. Read about what I’ve learned.
I just finished binge-watching “Station Eleven” on HBOMax. It was a weird but strangely compelling story. It jumped all over the globe and the timeline, but everything came together perfectly in the final episode. As the final credits were rolling, I realized that all stories are just one story: the…
This post is part of the series, “Read the Bible in a Year.” The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is that when I am distressed and lost, and can’t find my way, if I call on God he will give me rest, peace, and show…
This post is part of the series, “Read the Bible in a Year.” The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is that humans need mythology, and constant course corrections. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Genesis 5-6: 1) Greek and Roman mythology…
The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is lean in toward God. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Genesis 3-4: 1) We have a spiritual enemy and he is continuously temping us into rebellion against what is good for us. Steven Pressfield…
The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is that rest isn’t optional. Rest is actually a part of the creative process. I have a tendency to work until I drop. That’s not what we’re supposed to do. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is [primary takeaway]. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Leviticus 7-8 – Details of the sacrifice of reparation, praise, general rules, and consecration of priests. Luke…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is to “fear” God is wisdom itself. My primary take-away from each of the passages was this: Exodus 29-30 – Details about the consecration of priests and offerings, the alter,…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is wisdom is available to all who seek it. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Exodus 27-28 – More details about the construction of the sanctuary.…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is I commit my distress to God and leave it in his hands. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Exodus 25-26 – Though God requires no…
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The most important message I picked up from today’s readings overall is be grateful in all things, acknowledge the help we receive, and give back. My primary takeaway from each of the passages was this: Exodus 21-22 – Detailed examples of…