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Suffering and God's Grace

2009-07-10T05:29:00.000-07:00

Can it be just about not getting a big head? God wants us to live a holy and righteous life, but sometimes we get confused between getting the approval of the people around us, and getting God's approval. Sometimes, God's purposes for our lives are so big, that our self-image can get in the way of us doing what God made us to do for His kingdom.

We've heard the saying: “when the going gets tough, the tough get going.” That's a nice sentiment, speaking greatly to the virtue of courage and perseverance. But we must not overlook the role of God's grace in the process of one's restoration.

If we're going through an ugly situation – even if we're convinced that it's our fault for getting there in the first place - we still have a privilege to ask God to get us out of it. The bible tells us that God can give us a way of escape when we get into situations that are over our heads.

Faith entails a healthy dependence on God's deliverance. If we get into a threatening situation, we should ask God one time – ask God two times – ask Him as many times as we feel led to do so. And if God doesn't bring us right out of it, we have a right to ask God why He is allowing the problem to go on.

At the same time, as long as we're in a situation, we also have a right to ask God to give us the strength to hold on. God's power works best in us when we finally figure out that it's God who's fighting our battles, and not us.

Predicaments that we are too weak to resolve allow us more vividly to see God's grace and power. And this points to a somewhat-perplexing phenomenon: the sufferings that we go through are connected to God's unmerited favor. As the Psalmist has said: “The LORD sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground ... His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse, nor his delight in the legs of a man; the LORD delights in those who fear him, who put their hope in his unfailing love. “

A thorough discussion about God's grace cannot validly leave out the parts of our lives when we go through suffering. It is through those moments that we really discover the extent to which God will move heaven and earth to help us. In other words, an intimate experience with adversity explains the celebration that absolutely becomes necessary when God brings victory.

One commentator puts it this way: “Grace signifies the good-will of God towards us, and that is enough to enlighten and enliven us, sufficient to strengthen and comfort in all afflictions and distresses.” The painful circumstances through which God sends His grace remind us that our victory does not depend on our own strength or righteousness.

This is what is so amazing about grace. God's grace is simply more significant than the number of virtues that we have demonstrated, and more formidable that the level of our own faith.

This revelation may cause some initial discomfort. But that discomfort exposes our own vanity, as our natural impulse may be to presume that God's favor has some relationship to our own merit. But as God stated to Paul: “My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness.” In recognition of this truth, the apostle Paul stated: “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”

Perhaps “no guts, no glory” doesn't tell the whole story. Maybe it should be “no grace, no victory.”

July is National Minority Health Awareness Month

2009-07-10T05:11:00.000-07:00

The National Alliance on Mental Illness announces National Minority Health Awareness Month. NAMI has important resources available for communities to address mental health.

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What is "Resveratrol" and How Can I Get It?

2009-07-02T07:37:00.000-07:00

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2008-05-30T22:36:00.000-07:00

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The Wellness Guy Welcomes You

2008-02-02T16:24:00.000-08:00

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2008-02-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

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September is National Preparedness Month

2007-09-01T20:10:00.000-07:00

During September, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security sponsors National Preparedness Month.

This year, the focus is to encourage citizens to take the following important preparedness steps:

* Get a Kit
* Make a Plan
* Be Informed
* Get Involved

Click here if you'd like your own National Preparedness Month calendar. Hint: you'll need to select a state from the USA.

Do you have any questions? Here are some helpful facts.

You can even register to be a part of the 2008 National Preparedness Month Coalition!

Credit Crisis and the Faith Community

2007-08-29T08:45:00.000-07:00

Today's headlines point to the historical relationship between living a well-prioritized life and sound business judgment. A prominent factor in the current economic crisis is the role of credit, from the point of view of both the creditor and the debtor.

In certain circumstances, debt financing is part of an overall risk calculation that is entirely rational. However, one's need to borrow may also reflect some rule of economics that one has already violated.

One well-respected financial author stresses that the problem is not credit per se, but instead the misuse of credit. He points out that rather than prohibiting borrowing, the bible usually cautions against getting into debt.

The scriptures further warn about underlying circumstances in which one becomes indebted to another. Metaphorically, one may consider borrowing to be a symptom of something else that has gone wrong, even if it is not an actual disease.

One common thread in the bible's financial instruction is that God gives greatest priority to relating to His people. One is encouraged to seek God's help in addressing any debt problem that one faces. On the other hand, one is also encouraged to pay God first, before sending repayment to any mere creditor.

A debtor posture may also indicate that one previously has violated some command that God has given to His people. One notable passage from the Mosaic writings indicates that one's need to borrow is a sign that one is experiencing a punishment for having disobeyed God. The scriptures also warn against making any pledge on another's behalf without obtaining collateral.

A believer vigilantly must avoid any unholy and unwise financial commitment, decisively taking any action necessary to become free of any that already exists. This also means obtaining adequate protection against harm from any other person whose business practices are unholy or unwise.

Another noted financial author explains that God's provision for His people extends beyond material blessings, but that obeying God's statutes gives one a reason to expect financial reward, instead of debt.

The bible teaches that a righteous person pays back his debts, and that paying debts is part of a Christian's public witness. God's prosperity for His people extends beyond the material blessings that He faithfully provides.

Those who give God their greatest priority tend not to focus their attention on frivolous pursuits that drain finances, but instead upon things that last eternally. The result is a contentment approach to life that also preserves financial stability.

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

2007-08-28T17:12:00.000-07:00

Each of us probably knows someone who has had a personal encounter with breast cancer. My first was with my elder cousin, who bravely persevered after a double mastectomy several decades ago.

By God's grace, we now have an increasing number of testimonies from living witnesses to His healing. Tireless efforts by medical researchers and clinicians have led to discoveries that have dramatically increased the recovery rate for our family members, neighbors and associates.

Still, much work remains to be done. As we await further medical miracles, we all have a role to play in increasing awareness of breast cancer's risk factors. In these times, we need to be mindful of our environment, our lifestyle, and our food-and-water supply. Wellness management is not merely a luxury for certain elites; it is a necessity for us all.

Breast cancer does not discriminate on the basis of gender, presumably because both men and women retain breast tissue through adulthood. More women than men have historically been diagnosed with this condition. But American Cancer Society estimates for new breast cancer diagnoses in US males extend into the multiple thousands for calendar year 2007.

Any man who notices a chest-area lump, nipple-area fluid discharge, or nearby skin change should immediately contact a health-care provider for further investigation or treatment.

The Best Is Yet To Come

2007-08-10T21:39:00.000-07:00

Happy New Year to everyone. If you're like a lot of people, you're probably just holding your breath to see if this year turns out not to be as bad as all the experts predicted it would be.

2008 was a year of high highs and low lows. As we look back at last year, we can be reminded of some exciting and wonderful experiences, as well as some tragic and frightening ones.

Our times are about people reaping what we've sown, and God's people need to do what He has called all of us to do. We need to make sure that we don't make the same mistakes that others make in times like these, especially in playing the blame game, or falling into the temptation to just look out for “Number One.”

So if you are asking how can we get out of the mess that we're in, then why not seek the answer in scripture? The bible has the answers to anyone who is willing to accept the truth, instead of the excuses.

The land needs to be healed, and what we need is for all the nations to repent - to humble ourselves, to pray, to seek God's face, and to turn from our wicked ways. God's plans are not to bring sickness and plagues to the land.

In Christ, our best days are not in our past: grace just doesn't work like that. Because of God's grace, the troubles that we face are always a road to the victory that God has prepared for His people.

God never promised that His people would never have problems, but He did promise that He would never leave or forsake us. God offers us a relationship as a father, and His love never ends. God always has plans to bless us as His children, even when we've messed up, and especially when His children are in the middle of a dangerous situation.

Because of God's grace, His people may not face hard times the same way that some folks do. Both in our daily experiences and in the scriptures, we can be confident that God has a “holy hookup” for His people that may not be there for folks who don't believe.

Maybe it's happened to you when you rented a car at the airport: even though you booked the least expensive car in the lot, the clerk at the desk looked at you and gave you an upgrade. Rather than try to figure out the clerk's motivation, why not admit that a “Holy Ghost Hookup” just occurred?

Because of God's grace, He's not condemning His people, He's purifying us. God's grace is about more than how good we've been or even how strong our faith is.

God is not out to get us for how sinful we are, He's out to rescue us from what sin does to us. God grace is there waiting for us to turn away from the sin that keeps us down in the pit. He promises to answer our cries, but we have to be ready for the answer that He has for us.

We have a role to play in the grace that God gives us. God shares His grace with us so that we can do the good works that He's made us to do. God's grace is always practical - here to meet the needs of those who are willing to receive His blessings.

Because of God's grace, the only thing better than yesterday's blessings are today's blessings. God's grace is available to anybody who is willing to trust Him.

Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. His grace is sufficient for us, for His power is made perfect in weakness. Here's a plan for 2009: trust in God, no matter what!

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January is National Blood Donor Month

2007-08-10T21:10:00.000-07:00

According to AABB, formerly known as the American Association of Blood Banks, National Blood Donor Month is intended to encourage donors to give or pledge to give blood during winter months, when blood is traditionally in short supply.

You may be eligible to donate blood if you are at least seventeen years of age (or younger in some states, with parental consent), weigh at least 110 pounds and meet other donor requirements.

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Everyday Accountability

2007-08-02T06:40:00.000-07:00

Some people might be surprised to know that the bible's financial management instructions are not limited to the worship context. Beyond first fruits and free-will offerings, the scriptures include guidelines for everyday financial decision-making.

Many of the bible's “sow and reap” instructions pertain also to parts of our lives and to societal segments that may not necessarily include God's elect. Overall generosity practices enable believers to achieve biblical budgetary results even in ethical environments that are not quite as beneficial as in the assembly.

Applying sowing principles in everyday matters according to God's word edifies one's relationship with God and brings blessings to a believer. This includes careful attention in avoiding wasteful indulgences, which tend to accelerate the onset of financial hardships.

In direct contrast to generosity, the bible strongly condemns personal finance decisions that place a believer into any extended debt. The scriptures teach that a believer should take affirmative steps to repay any outstanding obligation.

Through the ages, debt has been a means by which persons exert influence over those whose circumstances may have become adverse. The scriptures teach that the rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is servant to the lender. In other words, power and money have a direct correlation.

One's motivations for over-committing financial resources may be varied. In certain instances, one may lack sufficient awareness of a financial risk, or one may face an unanticipated emergency. However, a common temptation for accepting a debt obligation is one's prideful presumption that one is entitled to receive a benefit that one's current resources are not sufficient to compensate.

Undisciplined financial choices call into question whether one can be trusted with money. Furthermore, sin and misery are a predictable result of lapsing into a selfish or covetous mindset.

The bible teaches that one who has riches without understanding is like the beasts that perish. God holds us accountable for our use of the blessing that we receive. Mixed with His financial relief, God also provides a divine perspective on the use of what we receive.

We actually have power to choose between freedom and dominance from others, based on whether we dedicate God's wealth for His purposes. We make that choice by either ignoring or embracing God's counsel about proactive generosity.

Risky Business

2007-08-01T23:01:00.000-07:00

The Psalmist has said: “For I envied the arrogant when I saw the prosperity of the wicked. ” If it bothers you to see financial wealth in the hands of the wicked, you are not alone. Prosperity in the hands of the wicked is also an unmistakable outrage to God.

But one must never forget that God's sovereignty over all of creation prevails despite any appearance that persons committed to sinful purposes can freely assume entrenched lifestyles of ease and comfort.

One whose trust is directed only to money is doomed to an unanticipated consequence of money's limitations. Instead of inheriting an everlasting benefit of God's provision, one who primarily trusts money is subject to money's own finite capabilities.

A close companion of misdirected trust is an arrogance that leads certain people to question whether God can hold them accountable for their practices. As a self-justifying outgrowth of deceit, this arrogance often leads to a misguided sense of invincibility, often taking form in unscrupulous business practices.

Tragically, persons may not realize that their own ruin is the fruit of that deception. Simply stated, bad seed produces an even worse harvest.

On the other hand, one who remains faithful to God's purposes can expect to reap a bountiful harvest, often including the very benefits that unrighteous individuals have plotted for themselves. One may describe this phenomenon as God's sovereign way of redirecting wealth for His people and away from those who pursue riches outside God's plan of abundance.

The enemy seeks frequently to convince God's people that their suffering reflects an absence of God's favor, or that their faith itself is delusional. Concurrently, the world's system sensationalizes the lifestyles of ruthless and corrupt individuals, as they heap up silver like dust and clothes like piles of clay. Informed only by outward appearances, one might presume that those individuals are free from the burdens common to man, and not plagued by human ills.

But just as the Psalmist discovered, one's perspective is greatly improved upon engaging the Lord's glory. Fellowship with God greatly reverses the desperation that results when we mistakenly lean on our own understanding.

In God's sanctuary, one discovers that the final destiny of the wicked remains a sudden, complete and multi-generational ruin. Certain doom and a cursed legacy await those who gain riches outside God's plan of abundance.

The challenge for God's people in the marketplace is always to seek first God's kingdom and righteousness, trusting that a faithful God has sufficient grace to meet one's needs according to His riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

God has promised not to withhold any good thing from those whose walk is blameless, and as the bible teaches, there is no condemnation to those who are in Christ Jesus.

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2007-08-01T20:51:00.000-07:00

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Tis The Season

2007-08-01T15:36:00.000-07:00

Feeling jolly? Do you find yourself speaking words like fa-la-la-la-la?

If you're like most people, then the answer is probably no. In fact, during the holiday season, it may be more likely that you will have other more troubling emotions.

According to Mental Health America (formerly known as the National Mental Health Association), it is not unusual for people at this time of the year to experience "self-evaluation, loneliness, reflection of past failures and anxiety about an uncertain future."

While western cultures emphasize upbeat celebrations during the holiday season, that emphasis often includes a strong materialistic influence that can be most discouraging to persons whose financial resources are being strained. Likewise, the season's focus on renewed connections with family and friends can be quite frustrating for individuals whose life circumstances include estranged relationships or diminished numbers of family members.

During this time of year, the commercial world tends to promote seasonal food and beverage consumption practices that only exacerbate one's difficulties. At few other times during the year does one encounter such strong encouragements to "eat, drink and be merry."

It should then come as no surprise that within weeks, we then begin a process of making New Years' resolutions to address the recently-exaggerated mismanagement of our physical, emotional and spiritual lives. Almost blindly, we irrationally self-medicate with indulgences during the "jolly" season, forcing ourselves immediately afterward to place ourselves into demanding renewal regimens in pursuit of a more satisfying life pattern.

Fa-la-la.

There is a better way. Our internal compasses point toward a direction that we all too often ignore. Few things are more meaningful in our lives than to find appreciation for what we can contribute to society. Each of us has something unique to give, and each contribution is absolutely necessary somewhere in this society.

If we're able to communicate with others, then that is a gift that needs to be shared. If we have time and skills available to help someone in need, then that is a gift for which one will rarely need to stand in long shopping lines to give.

If we're really open-minded enough to accept the message of the Nativity, then we can express it in ways that will fight off the "blues," both for ourselves and for others. Somehow then, maybe we can find a new "light" within ourselves that allows us to enjoy all of the decorations outside of ourselves.

Have a Blessed Christmas Season Everyone!

When We're Finally Ready For Grace

2007-08-01T07:28:00.000-07:00

Any practical discussion of God's grace must begin with the real-world consequence of sin. When even an historically religious society becomes so caught up into its own self-interest that it imitates the evil from which it has been delivered, that consequence is often an erosion of the protection that comes with obedience. A society that takes God's grace for granted risks becoming vulnerable to enemies that do not enjoy that grace.

Plainly stated, God's grace is not cheap.

But because grace is built upon relationship instead of behavior, even a wayward society has hope. If you recall the parable of the prodigal son, then you may be able to envision how God as a loving father waits for His sinful children to come to their senses and head back home. The same God who provides favor that we don't deserve nevertheless remains ready to show His compassion if we remember to cry out for His help.

That “crying out” is related to God's relational arrangement with His people, whom He chastises where appropriate and redeems as an expression of His sovereign will. The bible says that if we confess our sins, God is faithful and just to forgive our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. God is ready to forgive us, but first we have to admit that we have sinned.

Quite remarkably, once God has forgiven a sin, one has no further need to cry out concerning that sin. God's “once and for all” forgiveness is much unlike what one finds within many faith communities, from which lasting forgiveness is somewhat more begrudging. Perhaps that is a reason that when Jesus taught His disciples to pray, He not only directed us to request each day our daily bread, but also included a petition that our Father would forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.

God encourages us to trust Him enough to confess our sins, rather than to gloss over them. A failure to confront our own sinfulness yields a harvest of trouble and sorrow – which only improve our spiritual awareness that we've gone off track – whereas confession leads directly to God's abundant blessings.

But God promises to guide His people back to His protective presence once we become so ready for it that we confess our sin. When we “get over ourselves,” and stop blaming everybody else for what's going wrong, and humble ourselves and pray, and turn from our wicked ways, that's when God will hear from heaven, forgive our sins and heal our land.

This principle applies not only in the temporal context of our earthly struggles, but also in the context of our eternal destiny. Recall the prophet Isaiah's statement that “the Lord has given you trouble and sorrow as your food and drink.” As many of us imbibe from our everyday cup of sorrows, we may have unknowingly digested an aspect of our “daily bread” from God that leads us to repentance.

Our salvation is premised on our frank admission that we have sinned and fallen short of God's glory, our recognition that our noblest efforts are inadequate to remedy that breach, and our acceptance that Jesus' death at Calvary has atoned for that sin once and for all. For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith—and this not from yourselves, it is the gift of God— not by works, so that no one can boast.

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Back To Africa’s Future

2007-08-01T00:03:00.000-07:00

Being of African ancestry in the US has always been, and continually remains a subject of analysis, both inside and outside the African-American community. For some Black people, the implications of maintaining our community identity can seem to be a burden, while for others, it is a source of inspiration and thanksgiving.

A beloved preacher asks the questions: “What Makes You So Strong Black Man?” and “What Makes You So Strong Black Woman?”

Sometimes we need to be reminded of these related questions and their common answer. Perhaps it is when we experience vulnerability and hopelessness that a need increases within us to recall what makes us so strong. Perhaps it is when our shared history begins to appear ill-suited to inform our present challenges, that we begin to inquire about the ultimate relevance of our ancestral destiny.

Now you might be asking: “Ancestral destiny – what does that have to do with being a Christian, and where is that in the bible?” These kinds of questions are important to ask, even if we don’t immediately know the answer.

Anyone who is of African ancestry has a history that should never be underestimated in terms of God’s kingdom. This history is full of highs and lows, and is never boring. From Nimrod to Moses, and from the Apostle Paul to Apollos, persons of African ancestry have filled the pages of scripture with tremendous impact and renown. Their combined genetic trajectory would appear headed for nothing short of kingdom-sized majesty.

But something has happened along the way to get us off course from that ancestral direction. The time line of history has taken a path that bears little resemblance to what would have seemed to be the logical consequence of these biblical figures’ lives.

As descendants of these great bible personalities – whether dispersed to the US or elsewhere across the planet – we need to get back to the future. Studying the lives of these biblical giants may help us to recognize how far our path has become diverted away from their footprints.

One classic theory is that sin has carved a tragic historical detour that led to slavery and colonialism. But before we even begin to theorize, we need to become more intimate with the great I AM who nevertheless has preserved us as His scattered remnant for His purposes and His glory. It is He who has provided for us a Comforter to guide us in all truth.

His truth sets us free, unlike most of the “pat” answers that have weighed us down over recent centuries - bearing no resemblance whatsoever to Holy Spirit inspiration. We judge Holy Spirit inspiration by the fruit that it bears.

The kingdom of the Lord is at hand. The Lord has kingdom business for his beloved remnant to do. On earth, as it is in heaven, the Lord has promised to restore His throne in Zion, our true homeland.

But mere genetics will not suffice for us. We need to be ready, with our faith lamps trimmed and burning. We cannot afford any longer to stand by the sidelines, arguing about cultural religious creeds. The great I AM is coming soon.

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March is National Nutrition Month®

2007-08-01T00:01:00.001-07:00

Diet and exercise: words we know, sometimes more easily spoken than accomplished.

Sometimes it helps just to get a better understanding of our individual needs. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has adopted MyPyramid, which is a major departure from an outmoded 1992 model that actually may have accelerated America's obesity rates.

For my own age, size and exercise pattern, that means roughly a 2600 calorie daily intake, including 4.5 ounces of whole grains, 3.5 cups of vegetables, 2 cups of fruit and 6.5 ounces of protein. Click on the above link to find out your recommended approach!

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For more information, see this link: National Nutrition Month. "National Nutrition Month®" is a federally registered service mark of the American Dietetic Association.

February is Black History Month

2007-08-01T00:01:00.000-07:00

Thousands of years of history cannot be compressed into one blog post. Neither can the complexity of the African Diaspora be represented solely through the experience of Black America.

Nevertheless, this blog post is intended to honor the heritage of people of African ancestry, a story that has its roots in the beginning of human civilization, and that continues substantially to impact every aspect of life in the new millennium.

In the United States, Dr. Carter G. Woodson is credited with having focused the nation's attention upon recognizing annually the historic contributions that African-Americans have made in this society. This effort - having begun as a week-long observance within academia - has now developed into a month-long annual celebration across a wide mosaic of American subcultures, experienced in an even wider range of expressions.

In connection with any European presence in the Americas, this history dates to a point no later than the Jamestown settlement in 1607, although not necessarily connected to slavery or other involuntary servitude. Apart from that presence, substantial evidence suggests an African presence in the Western Hemisphere that far predates Jamestown.

Through the past 400 years, Black history has been largely a litany of struggle for survival and personal dignity, predominately as a background that demonstrates a miraculous influence of a sovereign God. This struggle has brought out the best and worst in humanity, and remains to the present date as the counterpoint to any assertion that America is a moral society or has any legitimate claim to any noble heritage.

Black history is a continuing story, acting as a launching point and measuring stick for each current generation. The accomplishments and lessons of the ancestors inform the present, and challenge today's generation to produce a legacy worth celebrating in the future.

Clearly, the relevance and importance of commemorating Black history extends beyond any single-month observance. Nevertheless, this month has a unique function of refocusing a very unfocused population upon an experience that must never be forgotten, and must never be allowed to become trivialized.

Honoring one's father and mother, and honoring the God of one's ancestors for this history is of paramount significance in maintaining a balanced real-time perspective. That kind of balance is a primary factor in enjoying any prolonged wellness.

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