"If you simply believe the Bible then that's sufficient for you, but the world is asking good questions and if we can't answer the good questions that the world is asking then they have no reason to listen to us at all." -  Dr. Grady McMurtry 

There is a great misconception that faith and science cannot co-exist, but the reality is that they work best together, especially when the science is done in truth without bias. 

Medical terminology can be quite intimidating and confusing, even for people in the field. Moreover, add to it the authoritative manner of many doctors and the end result could be overwhelmed people who really don't express their concerns before agreeing to take certain medications or have a particular procedure or surgery, or, even worse, run and neglect their health altogether.Yet, with a better understanding of the basics of medical terminology, we would be empowered to take a more proactive part in our health overall. These Greek (and Latin) based root words, prefixes, and 

The teachings and therapy of Dr. Max Gerson are known worldwide although not widely accepted by the medical establishment. He caught my attention early in ministry because we held the same core belief concerning health (me by scriptures, him by science), that there were only two real issues that gave way to sickness and disease – toxicity and deficiency, something there that shouldn’t be and/or something that should be there that was not, but nothing 'just happens.' I was teaching by scriptural basis (for spirit, soul, and body) what he had been showing by science since the 1920's.  I felt that this documentary was well done in plain language and beautifully presents some beautiful truths.  

I first thought that this would be just an extended "juicing" commercial. Yet, upon watching this documentary, it makes us remember so much more, like the element of "giving back" when we achieve levels of success and realize where we have come from and now, compassionately see others who are where we were. One unselfish act can set off a chain of others. Yes, we need to add more fruits and vegetables into our diet. Yes, fresh juices will absolutely help to detoxify the body. And Yes, we should cut down on fried, fast, and processed foods. We know that. Yet anyone who has traveled this type of path knows, weight loss aside, that the journey is about regaining your life and redeeming the time. No scale can measure this. Thanks B.G. for the recommendation. Enjoy all.

"This book is written for all those on the other side of hope, for the weary, and for those who despair of holding on to life — yet want to cling to it."

Oil pulling therapy is called ‘kavala graham’ in Ayurvedic literature. It is the practice of swishing sesame, sunflower, coconut, or another type of edible oil in the mouth, which draws out or ‘pulls’ bacteria and other toxins into the oil. Usually, the first thing that most people notice when they start oil pulling is an improvement in their teeth, gums and overall oral health. Yet, beyond the mouth, there are thousands of years of documentation concerning cures of various illnesses and diseases from all over the body. 

This PDF from the Journal of International Oral Health reviews the background and procedure of oil pulling. This is a simple way to add to your oral care regimen beyond what any dentist could perform. Also, the links below are to studies confirming its role, its safety, and its holistic effectiveness in oral health. Beyond that, the research is up to you. May the Eternal lead your journey.

 "... holding the Word of God in mind until it has affected every area of one's life and character." Andrew Murray on meditation


Right off the top, one of the greatest differences between Biblical meditation and transcendental or yoga meditation is that instead of emptying one's mind to quietness, it is about continually filling one's mind with God's word. There certainly are levels of peace, wisdom, motivation, and balance that we may attain naturally through our own practices of mental stillness, but what the Scriptures refer to in the 30+ times that they speak of "meditation", "pondering", etc. is much greater and leads to having access to even more. 

There are two key things that I wanted to impress about fermented foods. One, they are not some 'new thing' and that as far back as history can record, there has been some type of fermented food consumed for better health as well as a staple of that culture's diet. The second point, and our focus here, is that almost every culture has various types and traditions of fermented food(s).
Many may see fermented food as a "European thing" because of the more familiar ferments like sauerkraut, kvass, kefir etc., (with the exception of miso and tofu of Japan and Korea's kimchi)  Yet, this chart from Larry Beuchat's "Indigenous Fermented Foods" displays many foods, countries, and the substrate (source) foods, as well as drinks, that represent a worldwide culture of fermented foods. Whether they were originally produced for the purpose of health, preservation, or just handed down traditions, their benefits and universal impact for all people cannot be disputed.

It is countercultural and even counterintuitive for many to think “good” bacteria. Yet, this must become an emphasis in our daily lives with so much evidence of beneficial bacterial in our intestines coupled with that fact that 80 percent of our immune system is in our intestines. There is great importance to adding living cultures of good bacteria to overcome pathogenic bacteria and for our overall wellness and health. This video not only gives basic information about gut health and the lacto-fermentation process but also displays the ease at which one can begin to safely and effectively incorporate (and create) these foods on their own.