The American Heart Association says, “The major kinds of fats in the foods we eat are saturated, polyunsaturated, monounsaturated, and trans fatty acids. Saturated fats, trans fats, and dietary cholesterol raises blood cholesterol. A high level of cholesterol in the blood clogs the arteries and is a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which leads to heart attack.” A study by the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center stated, “The fourth most common cause of prostate cancer may be related to saturated fat consumption.” Do they agree with or dispute the question: Is eating healthy Scriptural? They don’t consider whether Read More
Tag: cancer
Cancer Changes Us
I have a special guest blogger this week. Micah Maddox is a conference speaker, Bible teacher, writer, blogger, and author of Anchored In: Experience a Power-Full Life in a Problem-Filled World. She is passionate about helping women find purpose, peace, and calm in our chaotic world. Micah is a pastor’s wife and mother of three. Her prayer is that you will be encouraged. The link to her website is micahmaddox.com Micah’s topic for this week is: “Cancer Changes Us.” Life is a roller coaster. Cancer takes the ride to a whole new level. Just when you think the ride is Read More
A Priceless Gift
I came across this story of a woman from Des Moines, Iowa. I’ll let her tell it in her own words. My name is Mildred Honor. I’m an elementary-school music teacher – something I’ve done for over thirty years. Even though I’ve never had the pleasure of having a prodigy, I have taught some very talented students. I’ve also had my share of ‘musically challenged’ pupils; 11-year old Robby was such a pupil. His mother ( a single mom) dropped him off for his first lesson. I prefer students begin at an earlier age, but Robby said it had always Read More