Book Description
This book, based on the bestselling author's life message, reveals seven fundamental principles that will enable people to walk in and enjoy the health God intended. (Consumer Health)
Customer Reviews:
book review.......2007-09-15
Product was delivered in great condition and in a timely manner. Will defienly use this person in the future.
7 Pillars of Health.......2007-09-01
The author consolidates some classic notions on preserving health optimally.
Examples of these are as follows:
o filtered water consumption
o quality sleep
o pH maintenance at 7 to 7.5 ( check with your doctor)
( Type II diabetes can be exacerbated by a lack of sleep because the
carbs don't process correctly. )
o rest during the day
o avoid processed food which has a lesser nutrient value
o excess protein
o lack of quality exercise
o reduce excess medicinals in consultation with your physician
o detoxify through the skin
o fast on occasion to allow the body to rest and recharge
This work would be helpful in managing any chronic condition; such as,
arthritis and a host of others.
Simply Superb.......2007-08-22
This title is the second I have read by Don Colbert, and it is MUCH better than my first, "Toxic Relief." In this book Colbert describes seven pillars of health crucial to anyone seeking to live a healthy lifestyle: water, sleep and rest, living food, exercise, detoxification, nutritional supplements, and coping with stress. His comments on water, sleep and rest, and coping with stress are probably familiar to most readers. In these areas, he reinforces well what many people already have learned. His comments on living food, detoxification and nutritional supplements however, are fairly unique but still based squarely on medical and biblical insights.
I recommend this book highly. It will take some time for me to implement everything he prescribes -- in fact, I may never implement everything he prescribes here. Still, he is very much on the right track, and offered a well-balanced, biblical approach to health and well-being that is unrivaled among contemporary authors.
Great Book! .......2007-07-25
I have read alot of books on health and nutrition and this was the best that I have come across!
Scholarly research in easy-to read format.......2007-07-22
Dr. Colbert gives new insights to old medical problems. Effectively deals with the whole person and offers feasible solutions. Written for the lay person.
Book Description
In this book Peter Scazzero unveils what's wrong with our conventional means of "spiritual growth" and offers not only a model of spirituality that actually works, but seven steps to transformation that will help readers experience a faith changed with authenticity, contemplation and a hunger for God.
Customer Reviews:
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.......2007-10-11
I absolutely love this book and everyone I know is reading it. I heard it was out of print. I hope not, cause I might want to order a few more for friends.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.......2007-10-05
This book was awesome!! Peter Scazzero really deals with the perception of what people think the church and a relationship with God look like vs. what they truly are meant to be. He's painfully and refreshingly honest about his experiences as a Christian and as a pastor. I highly recommend this book for those who desire a committed, truthful and free relationship with the Lord.
Elder, Ph.D., Sunday school teacher, professor.......2007-09-10
This book is better than his book published 2003 "the emotionally healthy church", because it is well thought out and more organized. This is a very useful book for Christian leaders for renovate their private life and also their church.
Refreshing look at Christian spirituality.......2007-04-02
Great book...Scazzero goes where not enough writers about Christian spirituality go: to an authentic and genuine (even if messy) relationship with the living Christ.His enouragement and practical help for doing the difficult inner work that God blesses is very helpful. Good stuff!
Spirituality for the whole person.......2007-03-09
At last a book that offers a way to let Jesus heal the whole person, empower a Christian's entire life. With unflinching honesty and humility, Pastor Scazzero witnesses to a spirituality that gives attention to our past without allowing us to remain perpetual victims. He offers us disciplines for our future that can shape our lives and make room for the abundance that Jesus promised.
My favorite surprise in the book was the call to true "Sabbath." I'm not there yet, but I feel the tug of the Spirit, urging me to take this seriously. It is such a joy to realize that the world can carry on one day a week without me!
It's difficult to imagine the Christian whose walk would not benefit from reading this book.
Book Description
In the human body, God created a perfect design, equipped with all the organs, tissues, and cells necessary for health, production, and reproduction. The problem, asserts Dr. Ben Lerner, is when we as humans interfere with God's design for our bodies. Junk food, high-stress living, and neglecting exercise are just a few of the things we do to hinder our bodies' performance.
In Body by God, Dr. Lerner offers a comprehensive plan for getting in touch with our bodies in four areas: nutrition, exercise, stress management, and time management. His "5-in-5" plan is designed to instill the good habits that will lead to optimum health benefits. Readers will learn how to get in shape with 10-minute workouts, reprogram the way they react to stress, and more. "Owner's Manual Tips" give specific ways to apply the material to real life. Our bodies are "fearfully and wonderfully made." With the help of Body by God, readers will learn how to achieve the highest level of performance from God's handiwork.
Customer Reviews:
If you want to FEEL better, READ THIS BOOK!.......2007-02-09
It just makes sense. Follow all or some but you WILL feel better if you do any of it. A must-read for everyone!!!
great book.......2006-11-24
I have searched for a Godly based exercise plan to meet my goals and just before I gave up the search, I found this book. God designed us and he knows how to fuel and tone our body more than anyone. This book uses God's Word to evaluate exercise and diet plans.
Discover the Manual Needed to Operate the Most Divine Gift in the World: Your Body!.......2006-08-24
Dr. Ben Lerner was the 1996 and 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Doctor and is the author of New York Times and Christian Bookseller's Association bestselling book, Body by God: The Owner's Manual for Maximized Living. He has been teaching the Body by God program in hundreds of organizations and churches all over the U.S. and Canada for the last decade. His book: Body by God: The Owner's Manual for Maximized Living, is an easy-to-follow and thorough book which reads like a reference guide to the body and is divided into five main parts:
-- Maximizing your Life.
-- Fueling Your Body by God. (nutrition)
-- Moving Your Body by God. (exercise)
-- Stress Management for Your Body by God.
-- Time Management for Your Body by God.
Relying on scientific research and common sense, this book holds the key to a step-by-step program to getting stronger physically and emotionally. While you will find the health and nutritional aspect of Dr. Ben Lerner's book is an excellent Total Health Program and you'll especially appreciate the sections on stress management and exercise. Among many invaluable insights in these areas, you'll learn:
-- How to implement a full action plan to strengthen your body and mind.
-- Design a Moving Zone Workout that's perfect for your age and fitness level.
-- How to slash the negative impact of stress--even when you can't change your circumstances.
-- Weight lifting programs--3 to 30 minutes long--that will help you get in the best shape ever.
-- Fat-burning aerobic exercises that require little time and no pain.
-- Ten tips for feeling less stressed and having a greater sense of peace.
You will be inspired by Lerner's own stories of tragedies and life hurdles he had to overcome. Whatever your physical health or situation in life is, Body by God: The Owner's Manual for Maximized Living gives you the map to overcoming your circumstances, achieving all you desire and discovering all God created you to be and have. Body by God encompasses every area of maintaining your ideal health, from outlining a nutritious eating program to targeting spirituality and the emotional well-being. Anyone committed to health--and especially those seeking an exceptional exercise and stress-reducing program--read Dr. Ben Lerner's Body by God: The Owner's Manual for Maximized Living as soon as you can.
Realistically speaking, an idealistic book.......2006-08-21
The information is great! It all makes sense; but the realistic view is, who can really afford it? Ideally, yes, eat all of the food God intended you to, but look in the grocery stores and realize that you will be paying twice your normal grocery bill! The variety that God has provided is vast; however you realize how restrained it is when our menus rely so heavily on sauces, frostings and rich gravies; they are gone in this realm. You do feel better, but today's market makes it hard to live the way God wants you to. Another point well made is our need to do exercise - at least a little per day. It is a shame that in our society we are so overloaded with time constraints and responsibilities that it is hard to fit it all in. Overall, a very informative book, but will you stick with it?
Great Book.......2005-09-23
This book was excellent!! Mind, body, and spirit are covered in one book. This book gives very sensible and practical advice for anyone who wants to make a lifestyle change that they can live with. "Dr. Ben" doesn't give false hope or false expectations. Anyway should be able to succeed if they choose to by using this book as a guide.
Book Description
Something is desperately wrong with most churches today. Many sincere followers of Christ who are passionate for God and his work are unaware of the crucial link between emotional health and spiritual maturity. They present themselves as spiritually mature but are stuck at a level of immaturity that current models of discipleship have not addressed. Discipleship that really transforms a church must integrate emotional health with spiritual maturity. The Emotionally Healthy Church, winner of the Gold Medallion Book Award, offers a strategy for discipleship that accomplishes healthy living and actually changes lives.
Customer Reviews:
The Emotionally Healthy Church.......2007-08-10
Pastor Scazzero has articulated what is a huge need in the Christian church in America. After 25 yrs in ministry, I must agree with him that most pastors bring huge amounts of emotional dysfunction into their pastorates, hence, ultimately hurting their flock. These same pastors, love God and are deeply committed to serving Him, only in many cases their emotional health is in bad shape. I do not agree with every theological point made, but do whole heartedly support the book's principles.
healthy ministers can minister.......2007-05-19
Scazzero does a good job of sharing from his own experience -- which is always more helpful than just quoting others.
"40 Days of Therapy?".......2007-02-08
Well, this book came highly recommended by a fellow pastor, and I approched it with positive anticipation. I am very aware of how the emotional state of our church members effects not only their own personal journey, but how it can even dominate the workings of an entire congregation.
However,I cannot go as far as Rev. Scazzero in seeing the emotional health of the person as the "starting place" of their spiritual health. Indeed, it is by the grace of the Holy Spirit that we may rise above our individual foibles, look beyond our own personal concerns, and remember that we are not the center of everything. I fear there is too much encouragement to dig deeper, ever deeper into what has been really bothering us since childhood without the accountability and good relationship with good counselors.
We will not find salvation by "restoring ourselves" to an excruciatingly described and idealistic state of emotional wonderfulness.
The book is written, I do believe, with the best of intention, and out of heart-felt personal experience. It is unfortunate that many of Rev. Scazzero's suggestions for The Journey may lead to trecherous ground without responsible support.
Respectfully submitted,
Rich Moore
A Must Read for Followers of Christ.......2007-01-23
do yourself a favor and read either this book or Emotionally Healthy Spiritually by the same author
MORE Comprehensive Discipleship.......2007-01-12
Scazzero's book highlights a glaring weakness in Western discipleship... that it is mostly a knowledge based venture. He advocates a more comprehensive approach to deal ALSO with emotional baggage that hinders growth and presents roadblocks that (if gone unexposed) can hinder long-term growth in God's grace. I highly recommend this book.
Book Description
What makes for a healthy church? A large congregation? Plentiful parking? Vibrant music?
You may have read books on this topic before—but not like this one. This new expanded edition of Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is not an instruction manual for church growth. It is a pastor’s recommendation of how to assess the health of your church using nine crucial qualities that are neglected by many of today’s churches.
Whether you’re a church leader or an involved member of your congregation, you can help cultivate these elements in your church, bringing it new life and health for God’s glory.
“If you are a Christian leader, be careful of the work you are now holding in your hand: it may change your life and ministry.”
—D. A. Carson, Research Professor of New Testament, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School
“This is a foundational work which I highly recommend.”
—John MacArthur, Pastor-Teacher
“I want God’s word about the church. I turn with hope and confidence to Mark Dever’s radically biblical commitment. Few people today have thought more or better about what makes a church biblical and healthy.”
—John Piper, Pastor for Preaching and Vision, Bethlehem Baptist Church
“This is the best book I have read on this topic of critical importance.”
—C. J. Mahaney, Sovereign Grace Ministries
“Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is required reading for my students in ecclesiology.”
—Paige Patterson, President, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
“[This book] belongs in the hands of every faithful pastor and all those who pray for reformation in this age.”
—R. Albert Mohler, Jr., President, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
“Nine Marks of a Healthy Church is a biblical prescription for faithfulness.”
—J. Ligon Duncan III, Senior Minister, First Presbyterian Church, Jackson, MS
Customer Reviews:
Doctrinally Sound; Biblically Pragmatic.......2007-07-19
Mark Dever has done what so many others have failed to do: combine the delight of doctrine and biblical interpretation and join it with wise, pragmatic advice on what the church is, is to be and how it should function in order to be healthy. If another pastor or elder from another church asked me to recommend a book that would help their church, this would be one of the first I'd mention. While not exhaustive in content, Nine Marks is more than sufficient. The chapters I took greatest encouragement in where the first two: Biblical Exposition (something I believe in and seek to practice) and Biblical Theology (a concise summation of who God is and how this should impact the church). Perhaps the two most challenging chapters were: Understanding Biblical Church Membership and Biblical Church Discipline. I truly agree with the idea of a congregational covenant; it would be difficult to "pull off" in the Evangelical Free Church (we're just too fiercely independent). The matter of church discipline is one we neglect to our great detriment. Most often, we'd rather re-act to a bad situation than be proactive in spurring our congregants on to growth in Christ through positive forms of discipline. Much work to be done here; but thanks to Dever's work, the challenge and the "how to's" are there.
Read this book, especially if you're a pastor. If you're a pastor of a small church, read this book with your leaders and see what the Lord will do through you. If you're a pastor of a large church, read this book and see if there are biblical corrections you need to make, even if it means hosting a "membership drive" (see the chapter on membership and you'll get the attempt at humor here). Read this book with the Scriptures open next to you and I know you'll be blessed.
The Church Reformed always being Reformed according to the word of God.......2007-07-16
Nine Marks of a Healthy Church by Mark Dever is not a book about competence of operation or to have an entertaining church. Pages 35 through 39 talk about friendliness, entertaining music, starting church on time, a clear program, activities for the children, parking, the appearance of the sanctuary, comfortable seating, first impressions visitors get of the church, and the impression of the community. The author does not deny the importance of the church being retrospective about the nuts and bolts of the church, but argues over emphasis on these things and the idea that population of the pews can be unhealthy to the local body. Many have argued this book is a critique against the seeker sensitive mentality of today's church. This gives the reader a too narrow perspective: This book demands that a church give a comprehensive education to those who attend, biblical obedience to those who belong, and sanction against those who belong but do not participate within the church or are disobedient to the word of God. To teach the body in a competent manner and train its members in the Christian walk. The author does not give a number but my impression is that 90 percent of the churches in the United States would fail the physical. This book could be helpful for one who wonders which local church to join or what one should pursue in a Christian body.
The first mark is about expositional preaching. The pulpit is the major tool for church education and sets the tone for the other tools the church uses to educate her members. The whole church should go through the Bible verse by verse in consecutive order. Topical preaching should be used in a limited sense, because the pastor will avoid the harder tropics. The author uses the phrase "Ecclesia Reformata Semper Reformanda Secundum Verbum Dei. A reformation phrase meaning: Church Reformed Always being Reformed according to the Word of God. Mark Dever argues the church, as a whole should be refreshed by the word of God, continue to hear the word of God, to be refashioned and reshaped by the word of God. The preached word is the great imperative for the Pastor, not moral exhortations.
The second Mark is Biblical theology, the Author uses this term to argue the church must give witness to who God actually is and not what some want Him to be: An argument against preaching the common sentiment who God is, but who is the God presented in the Bible. How are the acts of God recorded in the Old Testament? Mark Dever compares the sacrificial system recorded in the Old Testament to the perfect atonement sacrifice recorded in the New Testament. The Author further argues for what this means about ones own sinfulness and that for man generally.
This leads the reader to Mark three. Consider mark two something people do not want to hear but must be convinced to consider the Gospel in its true light as the Good News. " The Bible utterly rejects the idea that we are okay, that the human condition is just fine, that everyone is really in need of accepting their current condition... that we simply need to look at the bright side of things." (Pg. 80) God is love, but love is defined by who God is. God is holy, sovereign, immutable, all knowing, and all-powerful. Jesus is our friend if one accepts Him as Lord and Savior. The relationship between God and man depends on what one does with Jesus in the context does one accept himself as sinner and the means God has provided to reconcile oneself to Jesus. The author goes into detail why Jesus must suffer and die, so man any man could reconcile himself to the Father. That is if one repents and accepts Jesus as Savior.
Tell people honestly that if they repent and believe they will be saved- but it will be costly. Mark 4 is about the nature of conversion and turning away from their old way of going against God's will. Mark five is about evangelism as a practice by those who are members of the church. To tell people the Gospel that one is in rebellion against God, one needs to repent, and is in need to accept Jesus as Savior. It is not about taking the unsaved to a church service. Evangelism is not apologetics. Evangelism is not personal testimony. High growth rate may not mean good biblical evangelism. Evangelism is about sharing the Gospel; it should be acted upon based on obedience to God, love for the lost and a love for God.
Mark Dever makes clear there are consequences to those who do accept Jesus as Savior and there are consequences to those who accept Jesus as Savior. Becoming a Christian is an intellectual assent that one is a sinner and there is need to change behavior. The implication is one cannot view, do certain things, and have a correct walk with God. Mark four is about responsibility of the members of the church. Healthy churches have membership and those who belong actually attend worship services regularly and are obedient to God. "If we really want to see our churches grow, we need to make it harder to join and to be better about excluding people." This includes excluding members who do not attend services- excommunication. Mark six is about Church membership and mark seven is about discipline in the church.
The author goes into detail about a Christian never discipled properly. To not have a regular prayer life or scripture study. To believe a Christian life is a moral life instead of living for a sovereign God. Concern more for one's safety and children then building up the body of Christ. Proper discipleship is mark eight. Mark nine is good leadership in the church and the members of the body to obey the anointed leadership in the church- even though they are sinners.
Dump Church Growth for Church Health!!!.......2007-06-17
Dr. Mark Dever's 9 Marks of a Healthy Church is must reading for 21st century pastors and lay leaders. It is an excellent book (however, I still think the best book on the church is Dr. John MacArthur's The Master's Plan for the Church), which I read in less than 72 hours--not normal for me at all.
9 Marks gives its readers "a plan for recovering biblical preaching and church leadership at a time when too many congregations are languishing in a merely notional and nominal Christianity" because the "purpose of too many churches has fallen from one of glorifying God simply to growing larger, assuming that that goal, however achieved, must glorify God" (25). Because of this, Dr. Dever's goal is "to call attention to some important aspects of church life that have been overlooked or even forgotten in modern American Christian life" (148).
So, for churches who have glorifying God as their highest goal and health as their desired description, what are the 9 Marks Dr. Dever prescribes:
1. Expositional Preaching
2. Biblical Theology
3. The Gospel
4. A Biblical Understanding of Conversion
5. A Biblical Understanding of Evangelism
6. A Biblical Understanding of Church Membership
7. Biblical Church Discipline
8. A Concern for Discipleship and Growth
9. Biblical Church Leadership
While reading the first five chapters, the one thought that kept coming to my mind was "Thank God for the seminary I went to (The Master's Seminary) because from day 1 and for all 4 years, these values were firmly and effectively hammered into our brains so that the first 5 chapters ended up being a very good review.
For instance, I could not agree more with Dr. Dever that "the main role of any pastor, is expositional preaching" (39), which is preaching that "takes for the point of the sermon the point of a particular passage of Scripture" (40) and that if "you are looking for a good church, this is the most important thing to consider" (52). Oh that Christians would get this!
In his chapter on the gospel he has this great quote from J.C. Ryle which summarizes one of the worst problems in the American church: "There is a common worldly kind of Christianity in this day, which many have, and think they have enough--a cheap Christianity which offends nobody, and requires no sacrifice--which costs nothing, and is worth nothing" (92). If your church produces this, run away fast.
I could not agree more with this assessment from his chapter on evangelism:
"We need to see an end to a wrong, shallow view of evangelism as simply getting people to say yes to a question, or to make a one-time decision. We need to seen an end to the bad fruit of false evangelism. We need to see an end to worldly people having assurance that they're saved just because they once took a stand, shook a hand, or repeated a prayer. ... We need to see the end of this debilitating, deadly coldness to the glorious call to tell the Good News. And we need to see a renewed commitment to, and joy in, the great privilege we have of sharing the Good News of Christ with the lost and dying world around us" (143-4).
The chapters I liked most were 6, 7 and 8 on church membership, church discipline and a healthy church's concern for discipleship and growth.
He convinced me in ch. 6 that church membership is biblical and therefore, absolutely essential for having and maintaining a healthy church. It should have a high commitment, and should be taught on and encouraged regularly. Membership is the environment where edification is supposed take place, which means it is a travesty that we can find so many "Christian books that talk about growing as a Christian but completely ignore the role of the church" (157).
Chapter 7 is an excellent and truly convincing explanation of and defense for church discipline. It should be done for the glory of God in obedience to Jesus in Matthew 18:15-17 with the attitudes of "humility and love, and want[ing] to see good come" (187) for the promotion of holiness, the health and witness of the church and the ultimate good of the person disciplined.
Finally, I will sum up Dr. Dever's excellent chapter on discipleship with "a healthy church is characterized by a serious concern for spiritual growth on the part of its members" because in "a healthy church, people want to get better a following Christ" (198). If you do not go to a church where this is a major goal of the people involved, find another one as fast as you can.
In the midst of all the chapters, the greatest strengths of this book come from Dr. Dever's insightful descriptions of modern American church life and his devastating critiques, which are made with equally insightful expositions and applications of Scripture. He does this over and over again throughout the book and it is masterful!
In the end, you cannot go wrong in reading this book (I do tend to disagree with his congregational form of church government thinking what Strauch presents in Biblical Eldership is more biblical), and I am convinced that if pastors dumped the unbiblical and irrelevant church growth and emergent movements and joined the Church Health Movement (as outlined in this book) that they would be far better off on their day of judgment (James 3:1; Hebrews 13:7).
Good theological type reference book .......2007-05-13
This book is a good reference with lots of important information; however, it is written in theological terms and sometimes hard to follow.
Church Health.......2007-02-25
Pastor Mark Dever writes from Scripture and from pastoral experience. He writes to pastors, elders, and all committed Christians reminding readers that church health must precede church growth.
"Nine Marks of a Healthy Church" is counter-cultural. That is, it moves counter to the Christian culture of the day that promotes a watered-down version of Christianity and Church life.
Dever combines the rare ability to write prophetically (challenging current Christian culture) while still writing enticingly (encouraging change rather than promoting division and antagonism). He also combines the greatest of skills: relating biblical truth to daily life and relationships.
Reviewer: Bob Kellemen, Ph.D., is the author of Soul Physicians, Spiritual Friends, Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, "Biblical Psychology," and "Martin Luther's Pastoral Counseling."
Book Description
Our bodies are our God-given instruments for experiencing a fulfilling life, for doing good works, and for spiritual development. Gods plan for each of us involves maintaining a sound mind, body, and soul. In her latest book, Joyce addresses the self-esteem drought that leads us to bad health habits. She includes practical tools that help make complete self-maintenance an easy part of any daily routine. Revealing 12 keys to reclaiming our health through such things as exercise, eating habits, soul care, and responsibility, Joyce uses her engaging style to reveal how simple the restoration process really is.
Customer Reviews:
Amazing.......2007-10-06
This book not only changed the way I looked at food but it changed my way of eating and opened my eyes to notice how my body reacted to food. This is an awsome book and I hope to find more books with a biblical fountain to make better choices of what I put and do not put in my body and live my life.
Look Great, Feel Great.......2007-03-01
Joyce Meyer is one my favorite Bible Teachers. I am so glad she has addressed healthy lifestyle issues. This is a no nonsense approach to the importance if understanding why we do not take care of ourselves and why we should. Very motivating.
Highly Recommend this book!.......2007-01-11
I was hesitant to read this book as I did not order it. My husband bought it for me. It turns out to be a fabulous book and very inspiring to get back to health. I highly recommend it
Nice.......2007-01-09
Not as groundbreaking as others that I have read but I would still recommend it. I think that since in my lifestyle I do many of the things that she advises. I do think though that she will give permission to folks to take better care of themselves who otherwise wouldn't.
Life changing book.......2007-01-09
I ordered 10 of these books as it was recommended by a friend and I read it. I then went on to tell my friends and we now have a group of ladies, ranging in age from 21 to 62, who meet and are going through the steps one by one. We were tired of fad diets and wanted something real to help us, get not only in shape, but to get more out of life; this book is just the ticket for that journey. I strongly recommend it as it is full of knowledge, wisdom and practicle advice.
Book Description
Did you know that negative emotions can adversely affect your health? Depression, anger, guilt, condemnation, low self-esteem-these are only a few of the lethal toxins that threaten body and spirit.
Offering a clear definition of deadly emotions-what they are, where they come from, how they manifest themselves, and their effects on the body-Dr. Colbert uses scientific evidence to support his views. He further offers hope in the form of God's power to deliver readers from these toxins, focusing on the power of forgiveness and repentance, the value of a merry heart, and the joy of the Lord. Finally, Dr. Colbert shares insights on the role nutrition plays in removing the physical toxins that inhibit true health.
Customer Reviews:
Excellent Book.......2007-05-07
I highly recommend this book to anyone trying to bridge the gap between spiritual, emotional, and physical health. Very insightful!
This book may save your life!.......2007-04-12
In January, 2007, my 56 year old husband, a fit and active man, had a sudden and severe heart attack. He had no risk factors, except stress. This book shows the mind and body connection and explains how stress is directly related to certain diseases. It is easy to read and understand and full of helpful, useful information. I urge everyone to read it. It may save your life, or the life of someone you love.
Deadly Emotions will change the way you think about life!!!.......2007-04-04
This was an excellent book, I didn't care for all the detailed doctor talk but what did get my attention was the seriousness of what these emotions can do to your body if left unchecked. I do believe that cancer and all other illnesses come because of all the negative emotions people hold inside. I'm glad for the wake up call this book gave to me. I highly recommend it to anyone that wants to see change in their body and attitude. It will make you think twice about hanging on to those negative emotions.
Bought as a gift, but recipient seems pleased.......2007-03-08
I'm not in a position to review the material because I bought this as a gift for my mother, who has gotten very much into this subject recently and asked me to buy this for her. She seems quite satisfied with it, though, and recommended I buy a copy for myself.
great advice.......2007-01-24
This book helped me realize what my emotions were actually doing to my health and well-being.
Customer Reviews:
Healthy Boundaries.......2007-07-20
This book helps clear up so many things relating to physical, emotional, mental and spiritual boundaries for ourselves and others. We are using it for a bible study and the entire group likes this study.
The best one I've done.......2006-10-03
This is a great Bible study. A crucial part of losing weight AND growing in your faith is setting healthy boundaries in your life. This is something I've never been good at and this study really helped me work on it. I highly recommend it!
Healthy Boundaries with DVD ( First Place Bible Study).......2006-03-15
I love the Bible study series. This is the 13th one I've done.
Book Description
Yes. Now you can have it all: Food from your slow cooker that is scrumptious, quick and easy to prepare—and low-fat! This latest volume in the best-selling Fix-It and Forget-It tradition gives you more than 500 new and revised recipes that are mouth-watering but guilt-free. Now you can choose healthy, light dishes, fix them quickly, and then forget about them until mealtime. With each recipe in Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly comes an analysis of its calories, fats, and carbs, as well as what it contributes to your daily vitamins and nutrients. Cook with Fix-It and Forget-It Lightly and eat with pleasure and full knowledge of your food's nutritional value. Now you can feast healthfully with a minimum of time and fuss. Your family and friends your waistline and your heart will thank you.
Customer Reviews:
Best cookbook!!!.......2007-09-07
I have over 300 cookbooks! This is by far #1! Recipes are EASY and YUMMY -don't take a lot of ingredients you DON'T have - no weird stuff!!! Have given it for gifts many times. Everyone loves it!!!
Nasty.......2007-09-07
Why in the world would you cook canned vegetables for eight hours? (Why would you cook with canned vegetables at all?) Yuck!
I Love This CookBook.......2007-07-12
I am always eager to try new cookbooks, particularly ones that have simple and easy to follow recipes. This cookbook fits the bill perfectly. The recipes are collected from cooks all over and are for use with a crockpot/slow cooker. I have tried about a dozen different recipes so far and have only found one that I didn't care for.
As a rule, there are usually 2 or 3 variations for any given type of recipe, so if one doesn't have exactly the ingredients that would be hit with your palate then there are others with slight changes that may be more appealing.
The best feature for me is that each recipe has the nuitritional information, which allows for easy counting of calories, etc. when you are on a weight loss program.
I have both the "Fix It and Forget It Lightly" and the original "Fix It and Forget It" books and wouldn't give them up for anything. They are definitely worth the investment for any serious cook.
Same old recipes.......2007-05-12
I expected more original recipes. These are recipes I could have gotten from any cookbook.
Did they even test these recipes first?.......2007-04-16
I have a family of five with busy schedules of sports, scouts, church activities, etc., etc. I was excited to get this cookbook so we'd stop eating on the go so much. Sound familiar?
I started trying a new recipe week after week. Every recipe was awful! Most of the recipes were bland or mushy. Which reminds me...
Beware of any of the recipes that call for rice. It will be overcooked. I guess I should have known that, but yuck! Just in case you're like me and didn't know: Rice turns to mush in a crockpot!
I hate to bad mouth this book so bad, but I wasted money buying the book and money buying the food for the recipes that I just ended up throwing out....several times. I tried mostly shrimp or chicken recipes.
Maybe I chose the wrong recipes? But after a couple of months, you would think I'd hit a winner.
Customer Reviews:
Use good sense.......2007-06-27
As a seminary educated pastor, I do recognize that a number of Bible verses are used out of context (a problem not unique to this book). At the same time, Christian critics of the book also seem to poorly interpret Scripture in their critiques.
This is my recommendation: Weigh what is said against the best psychological research and Scripture. As it relates to Scripture, understand that many verses are used out of context, but what is said in the book may still be consistent with Scripture. If you think a teaching in the book is against Scripture, find a verse to support your idea, then ask yourself: Is this verse/passage really against this idea or am I making this up? Use direct teaching passages (like NT letters), because you are likely to find "principles" that the Bible isn't really teaching if you think you "found" a parenting principle from a story, parable, OT Law, or prophecy in the Bible.
No book is perfect, but overall I certainly like the book. It is well worth considering.
Was Jesus bottlefed and forced to cry it out?.......2007-05-18
Was Jesus bottlefed and forced to cry it out? Didn't think so. It's funny how some Christians think that it is damaging to the family unit to respect your baby's needs. Those needs being: Breastfeeding, bedding close to the mother, and not having to cry it out. This book explains how we as humans were designed by GOD to feed our babies with our breasts and keep them near us when we sleep.
Damaging to Family Unit.......2007-02-03
I bought this book thinking it would be a good health manual with a christian perspective but I was very disappointed.
From a christian perspective, I found it shocking that it took several scriptures out of context in developing their permissive-parenting philosophies. Young babies are to be centre of the family (and marriage), rather than equal members. No helping babies to develope in the way they should go. I think this book could be damaging to the core unit called "family" if fully embraced.
Try a more balanced parenting style (not the extremes of demand or schedule feeding) like that which is found in "Secrets of the baby Whisperer" or "Babywise 1".
Worth The Purchase.......2007-01-16
I enjoyed reading parts of the book. Very extensive and detailed. It showed the viewpoints of what a doctor would suggest and what the Lord suggests. In addition, it gives you bible verses and suggested prayers. It has made me more focused to be an effective Christian parent.
Infants.......2006-10-27
I am very concerned by the reviews which seem to suggest that something is wrong with a book that discourages disipline of infants. I understand wanting to raise well disciplined kids. But, babies are different.
Research has shown time and time again that babies CAN NOT be disciplined safely (crying it out is one example) or through other means, without risks both in the short them and the long run. Yes, babies who sleep through the night are a blessing, but not all can do this and they do not have the cognitive ability to learn good behavior through discipline. Besides which if you have a baby in the room with you at night it is less stress for everyone, babies have little tummies and are soothed by closenesss and mom doesn't have to go upstairs several times a night to feed an infant who might have been hungry for ages or isn't hungry yet.
I don't understand how this idea is in conflict with Christian thinking or why this research has been seen by one reviewer as in conflict with religion.
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