Timeless Truth

If after another examination, the affected areas have indeed turned completely white, then the priest will pronounce the person ceremonially clean. Leviticus 13:17 NLT

Thoughtful Wisdom

“If any thing is sacred the human body is sacred.”  – Walt Whitman

“Patience is the best medicine.”  – John Florio

“If th’ Christyan Scientists had some science an’ th’ doctors more Christyanity, it wouldn’t make anny diff’rence which ye called in–if ye had a good nurse.”  – Finley Dunne, Mr. Dooley’s Opinions (1901)

“By medicine life may be prolonged, yet death will seize the doctor too.”  – Shakespeare

“God heals, and the doctor takes the fee.”  – Benjamin Franklin

“Miracles may be denied, but healings are not. Christ produces a sound faith, and faith has a therapeutic value.”  – John Gerstner

“The head of medical service in a great university hospital once said, ‘One should send for his minister, priest or rabbi as he sends for his doctor when he is ill.’ That is to say, God helps the sick in two ways, through the science of medicine and surgery and through faith and prayer.” – Norman Vincent Peale

Treasured Gifts

* God’s healing of our soul’s diseases

* God’s heart surgery making us clean as freshly fallen snow through Jesus’ blood

* God’s Son, the Great Physician, tenderly caring for us each day

* God’s promise that in heaven no one will ever say, “I am sick.”

Today’s Affirmation

Grateful to my Savior for giving me a spiritual clean bill of health, I resolve never to revert to sickening ways. To maintain wellness of my soul, I will watch my diet by avoiding evil mental intake, exercise regularly by practicing good works, and sleep well by resting soundly in his protective care.

Pastor (ret) Johnny R. Almond