FIRST-PERSON: Life is more than food and clothing
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Consider the reasons you eat. Do you eat because it's mealtime? Or does stress send you to food for comfort? Do you eat because you are in a social situation or you are alone?
FIRST-PERSON: Healthy suggestions for a happy holiday season
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Now that Thanksgiving is officially over, we are quickly headed into the full swing of the holiday season. During this season, I enjoy the constant reminder of the birth of our Savior. God's gift of Jesus provides redemption and the promise of abundant and eternal life.
FIRST-PERSON: Does your diet matter to God?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--"Lose weight fast." "Look better." "Increase your energy." These are all claims that vitamin companies, weight loss programs and people looking to make lot of money use to get our attention. And, most of us have to admit that we've fallen for these schemes at least once. Each year Americans spend $40 billion supporting the weight loss and diet industry in pursuit of the "perfect" body overnight.
FIRST-PERSON: Eating healthy, staying active part of Christian stewardship
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Developing a healthy lifestyle in a world of fast food and little physical activity can be difficult. Health statistics tell us we're not doing a good job. As Christians, we are called to be good stewards of every area of life and that includes our health. By making simple eating choices and adding fun activities into your lifestyle, you can "sneak" in healthier habits and be on the road to a healthier lifestyle that honors God.
FIRST-PERSON: Sunscreen & sunglasses wise in summertime & year-round
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--"The sun rises and the sun sets, and hurries back to where it rises," the Bible says in Ecclesiastes 1:5.
FIRST-PERSON: Lifestyle fitness activities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--How much does it cost to exercise? It's not the memberships, clothes, shoes or equipment as you might expect. The biggest cost and therefore the biggest excuse given to not participating in exercise is TIME.
FIRST-PERSON: God’s design of families includes genetic realities
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Loving relationships and strong ties to those we care most about are vital to a healthy lifestyle. But God's gift of family is not only a relational bond but also a genetic bond.
FIRST-PERSON: Is it possible to intentionally evangelize through healthy living?
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--When was the last time you stopped to look at a magazine rack and noticed all the health, fitness, wellness and disease prevention articles and information? Health information is everywhere and our aging culture is very interested in staying healthy and living out the dreams of retirement and futures with family. Yet at the same time, heart disease strikes 1 out of every 3 men under the age of 65, diabetes impacts 16 million lives, cancer kills men and women of all ages, and obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, lack of energy, and stress are main topics among many adults.
FIRST-PERSON: Humor, friends, exercise, prayer among keys for handling stress
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (BP)--Pressing deadlines at work. Conflicting family schedules. A midnight call that a friend is in the hospital. Losing a job. Caring for a sick child. Managing the care of an elderly parent. Planning a wedding. Having a new baby. Discovering a personal health issue. What do all these life circumstances have in common?
