The metaphor of the True Vine should cause us to evaluate the use of wine in our own lives and churches. Do we wrongfully hold others to a standard higher than our Lord? Have we thrown out this picture of joy due to a legitimate abuse? Drunkenness to be sure is a sin. But wine is a picture of joy.
Category: Healthy Living
One of The Great Metaphors: The Tree of Life
But God had planted a special tree in the garden of Eden: the tree of life. This tree was different than all the other trees because it was said to be the wellspring of eternal life.
After man fell, God sent angels to guard the garden so man could not eat from this tree and live eternally in their state of sin.
But God had another plan to bring everlasting life to the first couple and their future progeny (even those who believe today).
One of the Great Metaphors: The Light of Life
On day one of creation, God created light. But it wasn’t until day four that God created the sun, moon, and stars to harness the light (and this should not surprise us, for light exists in many places without the fiery ball that warms our earth).
One of the Great Metaphors: The Bread of Life
Bread is often called the staff of life because it has been such a fundamental part of man’s diet and existence from the beginning of history. And the true metaphor of the bread of life becomes evident in the New Testament.
One of the Great Metaphors: The Water of Life
Water is not only a metaphor for life — it is also a metaphor for the One who gives eternal life. When God uses water as a metaphor for life — we need to be sure that we are drinking good, healthy life-giving water as God designed.
Free eBook — 22 Reproducible Coloring Pages for Stress Relief
A couple of years ago, my husband and I worked as houseparents for abused and neglected teenage girls. During our training, we noticed that the girls spent a lot of time coloring with the other set of houseparents. At first I thought it was because the teenage girls were not as mature as other girls their age. But I was wrong.
One of Greatest Metaphors for Life: #2 Shelter
I recently promised a series of 10 of the greatest metaphors for life — but I remembered at least two more. So I am up to 12. Today’s metaphor for life is shelter. In harsh climes, a person can live only Continue reading “One of Greatest Metaphors for Life: #2 Shelter”
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1:12 Great Metaphors: The Breath of Life
Life and health are our most precious possessions — and in order to maintain them, there are certain basic requirements: air, water, food, shelter, and light. The life expectancy of those living without Continue reading “1:12 Great Metaphors: The Breath of Life”
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Reformed Health exists so you can take control of your own health and be all that God has designed you to be. The information shared on Reformed Health is the sole opinion of the author and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. None or our claims have been evaluated by the FDA or any other government organization. We are not medical doctors, nor do we have any medical doctors on staff. If you are having a health emergency, please call 911, contact your doctor, or visit a local emergency room. Always consult your doctor before engaging in any new exercise regime.
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Overlooking This Fundamental Health Principle Puts Millions At Risk
At Reformed Health — we teach the Biblical principles of wellness so people can better serve Christ in their calling. We’ve talked about water, exercise, food, air, circulation, and so much more — but never have we addressed health from this most fundamental perspective.
10 Animals That Were Never Intended for Human Food
I can’t tell you for sure WHY God created mice, but I am sure He had a reason. Perhaps it was to give cats a toy to play with or use as a prize to leave on the front steps for their masters.
But this I know: mice were not created to be eaten by humans.