Devotionals

April 28, 2011

Herbal remedies of limited help for colic

Colic is the bane of many sleep-deprived parents of newborns — but even though some crying, colicky babies may respond to alternative medicine remedies their use […]

April 27, 2011

Laughter and music lower blood pressure

Laughter and music not only lift the mood, they might also drop blood pressure among middle-aged adults, a new study suggests.

April 27, 2011

Cancer risk from airport scanners extremely low, study finds

My previous blogs on airport scanners (see list below) have been particularly popular among readers for obvious reasons. Now, Bloomberg News is reporting, “Airport body scanners pose little […]

April 26, 2011

Got earwax? Self-irrigation with a bulb syringe may be effective and save a trip to the doctor

For patients with occluding earwax, self-irrigation with a bulb syringe significantly reduces subsequent demand for ear irrigation by health professionals, according to the results of a […]

April 25, 2011

Maqui berry is the latest trendy super food

Maqui berry (pronounced “mah-kee”) is one of the hottest new berries being marketed for “weight loss,” “detoxification,” and for “general health.” But, does it work? Or […]

April 25, 2011

If you’re 50 or older, get the shingles vaccine

This is a good news story for anyone fifty years of age or older who wants to avoid the pain or after effects of shingles. If […]

April 24, 2011

It’s Easter, and ‘He is risen’

Today is the holy day in which Christians celebrate their redemption. And a newspaper editorial tells the “old, old story” as well as any preacher:

April 22, 2011

Parents: Do NOT use car safety seats outside the car

The AP is reporting that the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) “and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued separate but consistent” new recommendations about car safety […]

December 4, 2020

His Mercy

His mercy extends to those who fear him, from generation to generation. … From everlasting to everlasting the Lord’s love is with those who fear him.

December 4, 2020

His Requirements

Therefore the Lord, the God of Israel, declares: “Those who honor me I will honor, but those who despise me will be disdained.

December 5, 2020

Out of the Mud

He reached down from on high and took hold of me; he drew me out of deep waters.

December 5, 2020

Into Newness

We were buried with him through baptism into death in order that, just as Christ was raised from the dead through the glory of the Father, […]

December 6, 2020

The Way is Trying – 1

Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.

December 6, 2020

The Lord is Good – 1

The Lord is full of compassion and mercy.