Devotionals

December 28, 2021

Why diabetics should drink coffee

If you or a loved one has diabetes, you likely know that diabetes dramatically increases one’s risk of cardiovascular disease and premature death.
December 27, 2021

Pregnancy, smoking, and alcohol don’t mix

All the expectations, hopes, and dreams of the coming birth of a little baby can come crashing down when late in the pregnancy the baby stops […]
December 16, 2021

American Heart Association updates guidance for improving your diet and heart health

Healio reports, “The American Heart Association has published an updated dietary guidance that outlines 10 recommendations for improving diet quality and cardiometabolic health in the U.S.”
December 15, 2021

Diets high in processed foods linked to memory impairment

An animal-model study published in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity has linked a diet high in processed foods to memory impairment when compared with a healthy diet.
December 13, 2021

Researchers find industrial plastics in majority of fast food items

The Washington Post reports, “A new study reports that far too often, small amounts of industrial chemicals called phthalates . . . have been found in samples of food […]
December 10, 2021

Good sleep reduces cognitive decline even in early Alzheimer’s

HealthDay reports that getting the right amount of sleep — not too much and not too little — could reduce your risk of mental decline as you […]
December 9, 2021

Part 2 of my interview with Jerry B. Jenkins on “The Inside Story” releases today

My newest TV show, “The Inside Story: Conversations on the art – and the heart – of writing,” a show for aspiring writers, launched last Thursday […]
December 9, 2021

FDA adds boxed warning on breast implants

Recently federal regulators placed a so-called “black box warning” on breast implant packaging. 
May 12, 2020

Forever, Amen

Forever, Amen. … Amen! May the LORD, the God of my lord the king, so declare it. … Amen. So be it.
May 13, 2020

Live Wisely – Fear the Lord

The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
May 13, 2020

Live Wisely – Guard Your Heart and Mind

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
May 14, 2020

Live Wisely – Obey and Honor Your Parents

Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They will be a garland to grace your head and a chain […]
May 14, 2020

Live Wisely – Choose Your Friends Carefully

He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm. … Do not be misled: Bad company corrupts good character.
May 15, 2020

Live Wisely – Watch Your Words

Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips. … Keep your mouth free of perversity; keep corrupt talk far from […]