Bonnie Jaeckle's Blog – July 2009 Archive (5)

SPIRITUALITY - ARE SUFFERING AND WORSHP RELATED?

As I knelt to lift the last item into our motor home, the snap in my back threw me to my knees. I immediately knew, “I’m in trouble!” Scheduled to spend a week at Virginia Beach for a reunion, and then on to Florida and Wisconsin for conferences, my husband questioned, “What are we going to do?”

Not wanting to “ruin the plans”, I responded, “Let’s go! I’ll lie on the couch, let my muscles settle and I’ll be fine.” A quick prayer and we were on the road. For 1200 miles, I had a… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on July 30, 2009 at 6:30am — 3 Comments

SPIRITUALITY - RECLAIMING HOPE & HEALING (Part 2)

Has the world system lured the “church” into thinking that one must be professionally trained in order to help those with “real” problems? Have we been persuaded that the Body of Christ has no power to help? Do we truly believe that it is the “wise men” according to the world’s standard whom God uses to accomplish His work? If so, why?

Why is the church so willing to buy into the lie that the world’s knowledge is such a necessary thing when God’s Word is so clear? It was Joseph, a… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on July 23, 2009 at 8:00am — No Comments

SPIRITUALITY - RECLAIMING HOPE AND HEALING

Several years ago, my husband and I attended a conference where the guest speaker was a “Christian psychologist” who spoke to the “pastors” in attendance regarding when to counsel, when to refer, necessary legal precautions, etc.

In summary the speaker concluded: “In nearly all situations when the Lord sends hurting hearts to your congregations, this is how you should respond: ‘I’m not professionally trained to help you nor do I have time. Additionally, I am afraid that you might sue… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on July 16, 2009 at 8:05am — No Comments

HEALTH - POISON IVY

What a wonderful summer this has been for wild berries and they aren’t done yet! I enjoy picking them and eating them is heavenly! However, it’s often difficult to get to those beauties without reaching through poison ivy entangled brambles.

Poison ivy produces oil, Urushiol. Urushiol is so potent that one billionth of a gram can irritate sensitive skin! Although there are some who are unaffected by it, others can develop anything from a mild rash to an acute systemic reaction. When… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on July 10, 2009 at 9:20am — No Comments

HEALTH - THE POWER OF FLAX SEED

IN SEARCH OF THE WHOLE-HEARTED LIFE

I thought you may be interested in this health tip, especially if you are missing your favorite cookie because eggs are not on your list of “acceptable” foods. Hope can be found in a tiny little flax seed!

There are two types of flax, golden and brown. Both have somewhat of a nutty flavor and are not digestible if eaten whole. I have been using flax seed for years because of its many health benefits:

Anti-inflammatory – Flax… Continue

Added by Bonnie Jaeckle on July 2, 2009 at 3:11pm — No Comments