Faith and Health Connection

It’s our human nature to want to be in control of our life by using our own strength, apart from God. We were born with this nature, but there is a better way.

Who are you most closely connected to? How is your life different because of this relationship? Could your life be enhanced by spending more time with Jesus?

Do you struggle with your weight? Is eating from emotions something you do often? Does stress contribute to your overeating behaviors? Read more to learn how a deeper faith can help you break free.

Long lines… Demanding work… Have any stress in your life? Learn what the Bible and research say about stress and your health. Gain insight about how God wants to help you manage it.

Have you tried everything under the sun to become more fit? Can’t seem to stick with your exercise routine? Frustrated and don’t know where to turn? Wellness coach Dale Fletcher offers ideas you can use to exercise your faith.

Are you really doing all you can to give your heart a total workout? Discover some spiritual exercises that might get your heart in better shape.

You may know how physically fit you are but what’s your level of spiritual fitness? When was the last time you assessed that?

Have you ever hoped that you had more inner strength to bring about a behavior change you’ve desired? Do you wish you could be more closely connected to God? Want to know more about the spirituality and health connection?

What do you spend your day thinking about? Is your thought life helping you to be healthy or unhealthy? What guidance does the Bible give us on this topic?

Life is full of choices we must make on a daily basis. Are you aware of the blessings you can have when you choose God’s way? Where would you turn in the Bible to read about the benefits of being obedient to God’s principles?

When personal trainers prescribe exercises for their clients to improve their physical fitness level, they must have an understanding of the science behind the exercise prescription. To understand the “science” behind improving our spiritual health and how God desires to be loved, we must read the Bible, God’s instruction manual for our life.

by Dale Fletcher, M.S.

Spiritual exercise might be defined as any intentional behavior that helps one become more like God, draw closer to Him, know Him better or that follows the principles or commandments of God.