Archive for July, 2016
By jasonmaddox On July 30th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital Studies show that faith can help to promote good physical health and fight disease. 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, “Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by…
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By jasonmaddox On July 29th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital If you are like me, you like to conduct personal assessments every year. I analyze what I need to move out of the way, whether it is a personal friend, spring clearing the clutter, or committees I serve on that no…
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By jasonmaddox On July 25th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital It’s summer time, and families are planning vacations and spending time with their loved ones. It is also a time to reunite with extended families, and catch up on old times. When you have blended families, it can be a bit…
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By jasonmaddox On July 22nd, 2016
During these times of political polarization, it is important to remember the Bible teaches us to dwell together in peace and to seek unity with one another. Instead of focusing on what separates your point of view from someone else’s, try looking at what you have in common with them. There is usually something to…
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By jasonmaddox On July 16th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital A pastor’s primary role is to feed the spirit and to shepherd the soul of their flock. Most theology schools do not require pastors to take courses in psychology. This is changing in the pastoral care ministry, however. Why would a…
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By jasonmaddox On July 15th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for RENEWAL at Brookhaven Hospital God wants to bless you beyond your wildest dreams. Scripture says, “And let me say continually, the Lord be magnified Who delights in the prosperity of His servant.” Doubt, fear and anxiousness, paralyzes our freedom to believe. The opposite of doubt,…
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By jasonmaddox On July 8th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital People go in different directions for different reasons. They have disagreements, divorce or can even have a spiritual divorce in which they experience a separation from God. Why do we need re-launching? Situations come up in life. Even businesses have learned…
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By jasonmaddox On July 6th, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital The National Center for Post Traumatic Stress Disorders research suggests that for many trauma survivors, spirituality may be a resource that can be associated with resilience and recovery. According to Dr. Levine’s article, Spiritual Journey and Healing Trauma, he says that “trauma…
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By jasonmaddox On July 1st, 2016
Written by Lydia D’Ross, Ordained Minister and Outreach Chaplain for Renewal at Brookhaven Hospital Have you ever felt like you are in a cycle of repeating a bad habit but just can’t seem to break the cycle? You are not alone. “Let us come boldly to the throne of our gracious God. There we will…
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