Think on these things (Philippians 4:8-9)
My pondering on scriptures aside from my devotionals.
From the National Institute of Health on Aging concerning Brain Health: “An NIA-funded study of almost 3,000 older adults showed that healthy lifestyle factors — physical activity, not smoking, not drinking, following the Mediterranean-style diet, and engaging in mentally stimulating activities — can have important benefits. People who engaged in …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “Physical activity is a cornerstone of healthy aging. Scientific evidence suggests that people who exercise regularly not only live longer, but also may live better — meaning they enjoy more years of life without pain or disability. A study of adults 40 …
From the National Institute of Health on Aging: “Going to the doctor for regular health screenings is essential for healthy aging. A 2021 study found that getting regular check-ups helps doctors catch chronic diseases early and can help patients reduce risk factors for disease, such as high blood pressure and …
Talking to Calvinists and those who lean towards this heresy but say they do not associate, I get this response to me saying that anyone can be saved at any time, “Someone cannot get saved unless God calls them.” I agree wholeheartedly. They always take me straight to John 6:44, …
We saw a red fox the other day and Kim and I wondered what they eat here. Quick research says they are omnivores – they eat rodents, rabbits, and birds, as well as fruits and vegetables, and even insects or scavenging for food scraps when needed. We have all heard …
I teach our church to use their daily devotional to assist them in consistency in their Bible, and that the Bible supersedes any devotional. I teach to read the entire chapter of the day’s devotion before reading the devotion. My pondering this morning was this. If we read our day’s …
Most American’s have no clue why they celebrate Labor Day, while the evidence still stands tall all around them as skeletons from a revolution they never had to fight. Old, dilapidated factories from the Industrial Revolution remain embedded in the very heart of most of our cities. Monuments of these …
BAITED QUESTION, what does the Bible call a man who does not care for his children? We quote or have heard it quoted, 1 Timothy 5:8 saying a father is an infidel. But, is that who the verse is speaking of? The answer is not found in this single verse, …
“Brethren, if a man be overtaken in a fault, ye which are spiritual, restore such an one in the spirit of meekness; considering thyself, lest thou also be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1) As believers fail in the flesh, brethren are to be there to help them up and not kick them …
If you can answer this question then you are God! WHAT WE DO KNOW FOR SURE, he is there or not there based solely on his biblical acceptance of Christ to save him and not salvation through Mary or the church. Examining what he has taught about Heaven and Hell, …
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