Recently, I came across several studies of the human mind in connection with how a person has the ability to believe something in the mind, and these scans and studies discovered something fascinating: The part of the brain that contains the capacity for “faith” is in all people, but the space for “faith” is enlarged in people of faith.[i] All people have faith. Everyone believes in something or someone. The cortical mantle in the brain is the region that thickens in correlation with increased faith. Everyone has cortical mantle regions in their brain, and those who practice religious faith have increased cortical mantle volume.
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No Tripping Allowed
Years ago, I was sailing a sail boat in Florida. The sun was shining and the wind blowing fast that day. With the waves spritzing water in our faces, my friend and I had our boat propelling through the water at nearly 30 mph. Moving that fast, the hulls of the catamaran boat were skipping on the water. The sail was full of wind and we were having a blast. While steering the boat’s rudder, we took a turn too sharply while traveling too fast, and the boat dipped up out of the water and landed with the 30-foot mast directly in the water, upside down. When the boat flipped, my friend and…
Everyday Battles
Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness ofContinue reading “Everyday Battles”
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EDC (Every Day Carry) Christian is a devotional blog that we hope will equip you and encourage you to survive and thrive in your walk with Jesus. Our goal is to provide “Thriving Skills for the Soul.” Everyone carries certain items with them each day; a wallet, a watch, a purse, a pen, a knife, etc. Continue reading “EDC Christian”
Fighting Falsehoods
“Do not take life too seriously. You will never get out of it alive.” –Elbert Green Hubbard Elijah was depressed. This prophet and preacher for the Lord had a classic case of what is known today as “clinical depression.” His story is found in 1 Kings 19:1-10. Doctors who study this passage suggest that ElijahContinue reading “Fighting Falsehoods”
Get Back in the Game
Fear. Aloneness. Anxiety. Struggles. Failure. Losses. Stress. Falling. Disappointment. Falsehoods. Lies. Stories. Regret. Pain. Each of us will experience the above forms of suffering at some point in our lives. Some of us may seemingly endure more pain and agony than others. How do we cope? How can we rise above the fears, failures, andContinue reading “Get Back in the Game”
The Tree Who Stood Alone
Not long ago, just down a ways from our church building, a property was cleared of nearly every tree. This flat one acre or so of real estate was cleared and excavated for a new house. After removing 30-40 trees, there was one tree left in this new field. It appeared it was left toContinue reading “The Tree Who Stood Alone”
2020 is Good for More than Vision
What is your eyesight according to the eye doctor? Need correction? With today marking the new year and the calendar turning to 2020, be encouraged that 2020 is good for more than eyesight only. What do you want to see in your life in 2020? Do you have any goals or dreams that you wouldContinue reading “2020 is Good for More than Vision”
The Shackles of Addiction
The Shackles of Addiction The LORD is known by the judgment which he executeth: the wicked is snared in the work of his own hands. Higgaion. Selah. Psalm 9:16 The evil works we are addicted to snares or shackles us. When we are doing what we feel makes us free, we may be in factContinue reading “The Shackles of Addiction”
Fireworks and Service
When lighting the fire for a bonfire or cookout, as the night sky is lit up tonight with fireworks, or as your kids whirl a sparkler, think about the service that affords us the freedom you are enjoying today. Someone served to enable today’s celebration. Jesus, speaking in John 15:13 said, Greater love hath noContinue reading “Fireworks and Service”
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