Devotionals

July 20, 2011

‘Hammock’ effect or ‘rocking’ helps adults fall asleep faster

You’re lying in a hammock on a warm afternoon. You rock softly back and forth. In no time you’re … snoring. This is no real surprise—after […]

July 19, 2011

Long-term sedentary jobs linked to cancer risk

According to a study published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, sedentary behaviors, particularly those that require minimal energy expenditure, may increase the risk of developing […]

July 19, 2011

Emergency medical care myths

In a Huffington Post report, Leigh Vinocur, M.D., debunked three emergency medical care myths. I must tell you that I believed each of these three “myths.” So, this […]

July 18, 2011

Death, diabetes, and heart disease risk increase with only two hours of TV a day

In the past I’ve told you that children younger than two years of age should have NO screen time, while children over two should have less […]

July 17, 2011

Dad’s good parenting may help daughters avoid risky sex

The daughters of fathers with good parenting skills are less likely to engage in risky sexual behavior, a new study finds.

July 17, 2011

IOM report outlines steps to prevent early childhood obesity

It’s no secret America has a weight problem, but in a report from the Institute of Medicine (IOM) revealed one in five children between the ages […]

July 14, 2011

What natural medications may help infant colic?

An article published in the journal Pediatrics … notes that there is some ‘encouraging’ evidence that fennel extract and some herbal teas could relieve colic symptoms, but […]

July 14, 2011

No evidence for Gripe water as treatment for infant colic

The Los Angeles Times reports, “Gripe waters have never been tested as remedies for colic” in babies.

October 24, 2020

Hell – 4

For he has set a day when he will judge the world with justice.

October 25, 2020

Heaven – 1

My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for […]

October 25, 2020

Heaven – 2

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.

October 26, 2020

Heaven – 3

Our citizenship is in heaven. And we eagerly await a Savior from there, the Lord Jesus Christ. … Who sat down at the right hand of […]

October 26, 2020

Heaven – 4

He is the Maker of heaven and earth, the sea, and everything in them—he remains faithful forever.

October 27, 2020

Heaven – 5

Just as Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.