Blessings Church Family, It is good for our health to be joyful. Being joyful is a choice. If we choose to live each day in the hope and faith in Christ, we are choosing to live in His joy which will also bring Happiness. But what happens to our body when we are Joyful? We feel joy in our bodies because of the release of dopamine and serotonin, two types of neurotransmitters in the brain. Both of these chemicals are heavily associated with happiness. So, when something hap

Good Sabbath Church Family, Are you getting enough sleep? Did you know the following about your sleep time? Sleep is a divine necessity, not optional: "Many people take sleep for granted, but getting a good night's rest should always be prioritized. While you're asleep, your brain works hard to clear mental clutter, regulate your hormones, and restore your energy levels. Additionally, quality sleep strengthens your immune system, sharpens focus, and helps you feel more confid

Good Sabbath to you all! This week I was looking at the benefits of watermelon and I was astounded at how good they are for us. Every time I read about a fruit of vegetable that is full of good things. I think of creation and how God created the garden and called it good. What a gesture of love to pack our food with much needed nutrients. “Scientists have taken notice of watermelon's high lycopene levels — about 15 to 20 milligrams per 2-cup serving, according to the National

Blessed Sabbath Church, “Why do older people who regularly attend religious services appear to live longer and have better health? Is it something about the type of people they are? Or is it something related to their visits to churches or synagogues -- perhaps increased contact with other people? A growing body of research is beginning to define the complex connections between religious and spiritual beliefs and practices and an individual's physical and psychological health

Good Sabbath Church, “Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain. And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.” 1 Corinthians 9:24,25 Here the good results of self-control and temperate habits are set forth. The various games instituted among the ancient Greeks in honor of their gods, are presented before us by the a

Good Sabbath Church Family, With all this beautiful weather we should be inspired to take more walks. Walking is good for us! Benefits of walking: • Burning calories and losing body fat. • Strengthening your heart and lowering your blood pressure. • Easing joint pain and preventing arthritis. • Boosting your immune system and reducing your risk of infections. • Increasing your energy levels and creativity. • Improving your mood and reducing stress. • Extending your life expec

Good Sabbath Church, The health message is a testament to the belief in the indivisible unity of body, mind, and spirit, Ellen White had a commitment to educating the world about the importance of health for a fulfilling life. Her teachings continue to inspire and guide many in their pursuit of health and well being. Ellen White promoted a meatless diet because she believed it supported: Reason Focus • Health Preventing disease, improving vitality. • Spirituality Clear thinki

Blessings on this Sabbath day, Church Family! We are getting more an more sunshine these days and it is excellent weather for a walk. Lets take advantage of the season and commit ourselves to some healthy walks. "There is no exercise that can take the place of walking. by it the circulation of the blood is greatly improved. Walking, in all cases where it is possible, is the best remedy for the diseased bodies, because in this, all of the organs of the body are brought into us

Blessed Sabbath, Church Family, Today I was thinking about how good it is to laugh with friends or loved ones. We hear that laughter is good for the soul. And if that’s true, we can be sure there are health benefits from having a full good-hearted laugh. Laughter decreases stress hormones and increases immune cells and infection- fighting antibodies, thus improving your resistance to disease. Laughter triggers the release of endorphins. These are the body's natural feel-good

Blessed Sabbath Church Family, I remember when I had a cat that I loved deeply. Her name was, Olivia Noble, named after a great lady that I had adopted as my grandma. She was like most cats, kind of snobbish, but I was clearly her love, she followed me everywhere and loved to sit or lay near me wherever I was. She gave me great comfort, as a single mom with young boys. And lots of giggles at her silly antic’s. Pets, especially dogs and cats, can reduce stress, anxiety, and de

Good Sabbath Church family, Have you ever thought of the joy we gain when we are given a bouquet of flowers? Or the same kind of joy when we give them to a loved one. Why do the make us so happy? I love to buy flowers once every few days and keep them on my living room table. Iso love to gaze at them, if you have a love relationship with God, you know that the beauty of flowers is a gift from Him. Flowers make people happy for various reasons, such as showing that someone is

Blessed Sabbath Church Family, Today I thought it would be inspiring to talk about prayer and your health. “And the Lord will take away from you all sickness, and will afflict you with none of the terrible diseases of Egypt which you have known, but will lay them on all those who hate you.” Deuteronomy 12:15 “Is anyone among you sick? Let him call for the elders of the church, and let them pray over him, anointing him with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer of faith

Good Sabbath Church Family, Genesis 1:14-15 “Then God said, Let there be lights in the firmament of the heavens to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs and seasons, and for days and years; 15 and let them be for lights in the firmament of the heavens to give light on the earth”; and it was so.” Before God created man He put the sun in place for our benefit. We see that the sunlight is a gift from God designed to strengthen the body, uplift the mind, and su

Good Sabbath Church! Do you think that lying is bad for our health? I guessed that it has to be, and I was right. “Lying lips are an abomination to the Lord, But those who deal truthfully are His delight.” Proverbs 12:22 “A wholesome tongue is a tree of life, But perverseness in it breaks the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4 “Research has linked telling lies to an increased risk of cancer, increased risk of obesity, anxiety, depression, addiction, gambling, poor work satisfaction,

Good Sabbath Church! How are you sleeping? Good sleep is essential for our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. Ellen G. White's writings contain valuable information about sleep (see below). Sleep restores the nervous system. She wrote that " sleep is the best restorer of the nervous system." Early sleep is more restorative. She stated that "one hour of sleep before midnight is worth two after it." and that "two hours' good sleep before twelve o'clock is worth more t

Good Sabbath Church Family! Where do you get your protein? Have you ever been asked this question from someone who thinks in unhealthy to leave meat out of your diet. Brothers and sisters, we should always be ready to educate and encourage others to choose healthy eating. In this way God can use us to bring them healing for any type of chronic disease. A plant base diet can reduce the risk, and we can help them to have a better quality of life. So where do we get our protein

Good Sabbath Church Family, Ellen White repeatedly taught that the health reform message was part of God’s end-time preparation, helping His people stand through the final crisis by strengthening mind, body, and spiritual discernment. “The health reform is one branch of the great work which is to fit a people for the coming of the Lord.”— Counsels on Diet and Foods, p. 69 As followers of Christ, we cannot minimize the importance of a good clean diet. It is Gods design to bri

Good Sabbath Church Family, Praising God is not only a spiritual duty but a powerful force for emotional, mental, and even physical health. Gratitude, joy, and vocal praise directly strengthen the mind and body. The mind and body are deeply connected, and uplifting thoughts literally invigorate the whole system. Sister White says the following: "Nothing tends more to promote health of body and of soul than does a spirit of gratitude and praise." ---Ministry of Healing, p. 251

Good Sabbath Church, Ellen G. White saw the Seventh-Day Adventist health message as absolutely central to the church’s identity and mission—not a side topic, not optional, but a God-given means to prepare people spiritually, physically, and mentally for Christ’s return. Her writings make this point repeatedly and with remarkable intensity. Why is the message so important? Health Reform Is Part of the Gospel Sister White taught that the health message is the “right arm of the

Blessed Sabbath Church, I am just amazed at the love of God and how He produced food from the ground for our benefit, to bring us a good quality of life. Sister White has said: Those foods should be chosen that best supply the elements needed for building up the body. In this choice, appetite is not a safe guide. Through wrong habits of eating, the appetite has become perverted. Often it demands food that impairs health and causes weakness instead of strength. We cannot safel