Bible Trivia #1

 

The word Selah appears 71 times in Psalms, in what other book of the bible does it appear?

A. Nahum

B. Zephaniah

C. Habakkuk

Sooo how well do you know your Bible?

ANSWER 

Explanation: Selah appears in Habakkuk three times, the precise meaning is unknown but most likely it was a musical term.

Reference: Habakkuk chapter 3

Water

 

Water is the basis of all life. Water is as unique as life is unique. It is a marvel of the Creator and is still little explored to this day.

Just as the earth is covered with about 70% water, the human body is about 70% water. Water penetrates every cell in the body and enables communication between the different cells. All functions of the organism, such as digestion, metabolism, the transfer of information, cardiovascular function and much more are regulated by the water. But water is also indispensable for our thinking processes, feelings and moods. In addition, the elimination of toxins that arise in the body through digestive processes can only be eliminated through the kidneys, intestines, skin and lungs with the help of water.

Under these circumstances, how important is it to provide our body with enough good water. As a rule of thumb, around 30 milliliters of water per kilogram of body weight apply. Coffee, beer, wine, soft drinks and juices are not a substitute for water because they have to be metabolized first. The toxins that are absorbed with coffee, cocoa, alcohol and black tea, for example, also remove water from the body. The hangover in the morning after a night of drinking is the result of excessive water loss due to the body's detoxification processes. The fewer additives or ingredients the water contains, the more it can perform its flushing function.

Too little water intake causes the body to age prematurely. The cells dry out and die faster.

But the water does not only have an invigorating and healing effect when used internally. The healing power of overheating baths, contrast showers and ablutions, saunas, ascending foot baths and so on has long been known. By stimulating the immune system, the self-healing powers are stimulated and the body is internally cleansed.

So it is worthwhile to give this precious water more value in our daily life. Your body will thank you with better health.

Our tip: Have your water ration ready in the morning and start your day with 1-2 glasses of fresh water. If you add a squeezed lemon, your liver and gall bladder will be happy about the morning cleansing too. Take a hot shower, then cold, and after a good night's sleep, you will start the day with a clear head and more creative enthusiasm. Drink sips so that the water can reach the gastric outlet and the bloodstream straight away via the gastric arch (small curvature). Immediately before meals and for two hours afterwards, you should not drink anything if possible.

The real joy of Christmas

The real joy of Christmas isn’t the gifts, the food or the parties - but rather the spirit of giving and a thankful heart. The best gifts won’t be found under a tree. The Bible says in James 1:17, “Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, who does not change like shifting shadows.” Gifts from God are the most meaningful, such as our families, friends, good health, food on the table, and the joy of just being alive. 

Who you know

 

There are people who go through life “existing” but not really enjoying the blessings God wants them to have. At the end of life, they are faced with a bucket load of regrets wishing they had made better choices. But no one has to live a miserable existence for it’s never too late to start over. You can change the trajectory of your life by surrendering your heart to God and saying no to anything that isn’t bringing you closer to Him! But it’s a choice - God won’t force you. People can become so comfortable in their misery that even though they are unhappy, they resist change. But growth doesn’t happen when you are comfortable or things are easy. You can’t just “want” change, you need to take that first step to make it happen. It’s not enough to have feathers - you must dare to fly. Sometimes you have to make a decision that will hurt your heart - but heal your soul. Ask God to change you into the person that He wants you to be. You don’t have to be afraid because He is with you every step of the way and has promised in Psalm 55:22, “The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Cast your cares on the LORD and he will sustain you; he will never let the righteous be shaken.” For real change to take place, you need Jesus in your heart. Remember, it’s not “what” you know, it’s “WHO” you know, because “WHO” you know . . . will change you! 

© Brenda Walsh Ministries www.brendawalsh.com

The Distraction Dilema

In this Seminar Christian Bedahl talks about how the mind works, music's impact on it and what the Bible says about our amazing minds.

Where is your treasure?

Could it be our prayer seasons have ended up becoming Christmas wish list inventories - all year long? "Dear God, blessed be your name. And thank you for your goodness. And be rich toward me, because I need....and....and.....and....in Jesus' name Amen. One day soon the little we have will be worth nothing. 

While he was away, John Wesley's home burned to the ground. When he received the news of the terrible loss, Wesley responded: "The Lord's house burned. One less responsibility for me!"

An Ugly Heart

 

There is nothing quite so ugly or destructive as a jealous heart. When you begrudge the talents and gifts that God has given others, you are actually accusing God of being unfair, believing that you are more deserving. You begin to think that God doesn’t know what He’s doing, is stingy, and has cheated you out of what should have been yours. If you allow the bitter weed of envy to grow, it will choke out every ounce of happiness you have on this earth and in the earth to come - because you won’t be there. There is simply no room for jealousy in a Christian’s heart. James 3:16 says, “For where envy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil." And in Proverbs 14:30, we’re told, "A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones." When your coworker gets that promotion that you were hoping for, your neighbor drives home with a new car, a family member inherits more money than you, or friends are given an exotic vacation - rejoice in their good fortune, instead of allowing bitterness to creep into your heart believing that it should have been your blessing. How God chooses to bestow blessings upon His children is His prerogative, not yours. The bitter weed of envy grows rampant in a soil of selfishness and pride. It is stubborn, tough, and resilient, and you can’t just “wish” for it to go away - you must purposefully “choose” to remove it. The only way to get rid of an ugly heart filled with jealousy is to ask God to change you. Pray David’s prayer in Psalm 51:10, “Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me,” and then thank God for all the blessings He has given you - and be truly grateful! 

© Brenda Walsh Ministries www.brendawalsh.com