Using The Mind

The right use of the mind (the will) is crucial: You are well, you become well, you resist disease, you choose to do good - and not to do wrong - through the power of the will, strengthened by firm reliance on God and obedience to His Written Word.

based on Natural Remedies Encyclopedia, 2004, p 83, # 11. By Vance Ferrell

Infection Healed by Prayer

July 10,2017 I had a bad bladder infection.  It was too late in the day and week to see the doctor; and I really did not have the money for an office call.  I knew God can heal, so I prayed.

I prayed for God to take notice of my predicament of health and money. I reminded God of the various times He has healed me in the past.  I claimed Bible promises. I asked forgiveness for my sins, naming all I could remember.  And then I asked God for healing.  Immediately I thanked God for the healing

And I was healed, from that moment on!

Praise God! He is sooo good!

Dear Father,  help all the people who are searching for You to find You.  Be with those who are in need of healing: physically, mentally, and spiritually.  Please bless them all.  In Jesus precious name. Amen

Health and Healing

God heals. Sometimes instantly, sometimes gradually.  Then sometimes God, who sees the future as we do not, does not heal at all.  He simply answers, No.  But always remember, God is too wise to make a mistake and too good to be unkind.

By George Vandeman, Planet in Rebellion, p 204-205, Southern Publishing Assoc., Nashville, Tennessee, USA,  1960

The God-Shaped Brain

Bible study, and meditating on Holy Scripture texts and God's attributes, will strengthen and heal
the brain.

Eastern mysticism meditation will weaken the brain.

These are simple statements, but backed by science.

For more information read:
 The God-Shaped Brain by Timothy R Jennings MD
InterVarsity Press, 2013

Medicines Can Kill

I have just completed reading Medicines That Kill: The Truth about the Hidden Epidemic.
By James L Marcum*, MD., Tyndale  House Publishers, 2013

I can tell you it is fascinating!  And easy to understand.

Part 1: The Problem, is that medicines can kill. (pages i - 124)
Part 2: The Solution, is a Bible-based / God-based remedy for many of our ills. (pages 125 - 221)

Book has four Appendix for reference.

*Dr James L Marcum - Cardiologist
USA Today's QForma database named Dr Marcum one of the nation's most influential physicians.

Modern day Miracle Healing

this past Tuesday, may 17, 2016, I was in the hospital emergency room with a head concussion.  I stuttered, was clumsy, extreme headache, stumbled, blurry vision, excessive sleeping and could not concentrate.

I asked fellow church-members to pray for me. They did and instantly I was healed! No more problems at all, and I'm alert!

All praise to our loving Father and Jesus Christ!!!

Lack of Faith? Lack of Healing?

Someone said they were mad at God because their mother, a woman of faith, was not healed and later  died. "why didn't God heal her?," he asked angrily. I was at a loss for words.

But today I learned that a a lack of divine healing does NOT mean the person has a lack of faith!

 The apostle Paul was a man of faith, yet God chose not to heal Paul of his "thorn in the side."

Why some healings occur and others don't is a mystery to us humans. Many times God's ways are past understanding.  I wish there was a more concrete answer I could give. But, keep the faith and trust in God is the best thing in this sinful old world.

Jesus will come soon, and all those who love God above all else will be healed and given perfect bodies, perfect minds, and perfect health at that time.

HEALTH

Dear friend, I pray above all else that you may prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. The Lord says, "My child, listen to My Words and keep them ever in mind. Allow them to penetrate into your entire being, for they mean real life and radiant health for you.

Do not be conceited, sure of your own wisdom. Instead, trust and reverence God and turn your back on evil. When you do that, then you will be given renewed health and vitality. For I will restore your health and heal your wounds.

Bless the Lord, O my soul, and do not forget all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities; who heals all your diseases.

The above quotes are taken from these Bible texts:
3 John 2/ Proverbs 4:20-22; 3:7-8/ Jeremiah 30:17/ Psalm 103:2-3.

Demonic Miracles & Healings?

Many Christians assume that any supernatural power must come from God. Can Satan actually heal? And if so, how can we tell the working of the devil from the working of God?

Just before Jesus’ coming, demons will work miracles, [see Revelation 16:14]. Genuine miracles from the devil! And these satanic powers perform their wonders in the name of Jesus Christ, [see Matthew 7:22-23.]

So false prophets will use Christ's name to practice evil and lawlessness. Through these deceivers the devil performs all kinds of lying wonders to entrap the unsuspecting. Miracles themselves are not proof of God's presence.

Never forget. Some miracles are the work of the devil done in the spirit of lawlessness – violating God’s law. “This is the love of God, that we keep His commandments. And His commandments are not burdensome.” 1 John 5:3.

Genuine love for God is the test, and true love for God means obeying His commandments. Love for God means more than a warm fuzzy feeling in our hearts when we worship. The proof of Christian love is not miracles, not speaking in tongues – the proof is keeping God’s commandments. John 14:15.

based on a book by George Vandeman in Comrades in Christ, p 21

Feel the pain - Cry if you want

Go ahead, feel the pain - Cry if you want. Acknowledge something has died even if it is just a dream of how your life was supposed to go. Tears have a way of cleansing the soul and refreshing the spirit. As you release all that is bottled up inside, God collects those precious tears in a bottle, and does not disregard them. See Psalm 56:8.

Unveiling the Diva Mystique p 82, Michelle McKinney Hammond, Harvest House Publishers, 2005

Buffy the Kitten - My Nurse

In 1968, due to orthopedic surgery, I was completely bed-ridden for two months so was allowed to adopt a kitten!

Since a friend's cat had kittens I chose an orange kitten named Buffy to be my companion, actually Buffy chose me! As soon as I sat on my friend's floor to inspect the kittens, Buffy, an nine week old crawled right into my lap and would not leave. So actually Buffy chose me!

Buffy had an uncanny sense about my needs for he stayed by my side 24 hours a day. Every morning, at exactly 7:00 a.m., he would awaken me by first meowing, then by sitting on my stomach, then by sitting on my chest, then by patting my nose, and finally by sitting on my face! Quickly I learned to wake up before this last step!

God was so good and kind to give me such a loving companion!

Christ will Freely Give

When the law of God and the Spirit of God have made the sinner conscious of his sin, let him come to Christ. The forgiveness that the law could not provide, Christ will freely give.

...The woman taken in adultery Christ did not condemn, for she already felt condemned and ashamed. She needed sympathy and forgiveness, and Christ was ready to grant it to her.

God Speaks to Modern Man, p 386, Arthur E Lickey

Healing Miracle

Tonight I was draining spaghetti in boiling water - part of the boiling water drained over my left hand! The pain kept increasing- I asked Andy for a cold, wet cloth - that helped a little but my poor hand was still painful and red. Five minutes later, while praying for healing, the pain was totally gone, the redness was gone and neither symptoms have returned! Praise to God for answering prayer!

A similar miracle happened a few years ago. I had received a present of a beautiful ivory lace blouse. Before going out to dinner I accidentally spilled red cough syrup all over the front - it was ruined! I prayed earnestly and when I opened my eyes the large red stain was completely gone!