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    sensor that reads blood sugar

    My doctor who monitors my diabetes was encouraging me to get a sensor and device that reads blood sugars without having to prick your finger. You get this sensor that you attach to the back of your arm and a device that you just have to wave in front of it and it reads your blood sugar. No...
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    Leaven or unleavened bread

    Do you think it matters if the bread served in the Lord's Supper is leavened or not? Why. I believe strongly that the bread at the Lord's Supper when it as instituted by Jesus was unleavened because it was a Passover meal. Exodus 12:15-20 states 15 "Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread...
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    Health benefits due to physical activity

    "The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 2008 Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommends that, for substantial health benefits, adults engage in at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) of moderate-intensity aerobic physical activity, 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes)...
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    Abundant Life

    John 10:10 NASV says 10 "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I came that they may have life, and have it abundantly." I don't know many people who have life abundantly. What do you think that means? why do you think it is so lacking in the church today?
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    Open to Suggestions

    I really feel like perhaps I am no longer Baptist in my views. I grew up in the Methodist church, but switched when I turned 18. The emphasis seems to be in the Baptist church that a person needs to pray the sinner's prayer and be saved. Yet, the sinner's prayer is nowhere in the Bible. My...
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    Cohen implicates Trump

    CNN)Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney, pleaded guilty in Manhattan federal court Tuesday to eight criminal counts and implicated Trump himself in a remarkable courtroom moment. Cohen admitted that "in coordination and at the direction of a candidate for federal...
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    sleep apnea update

    As most of you know, I was diagnosed with sleep apnea a few months ago. I started using a CPAP machine in May 2018. The first ten days or so I barely got any sleep. I wear a full face mask because of my sinus problems I was not able to use the one just for the nose. It is difficult to sleep...
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    Blessed are those who seek Him Psalm 119:1-2

    How blessed are those whose way is blameless, Who walk in the law of the Lord. 2 How blessed are those who observe His testimonies, Who seek Him with all their heart. Psalm 119:1-2 This was my quiet time verses today. I did a little digging to look at the meaning of some of these words...
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    (Satire) Joel Osteen sermons

    HOUSTON, TX—Ahead of each broadcast of his inspiring messages, prosperity gospel preacher Joel Osteen now reminds his viewers that the opinions he expresses are his own and do not reflect those of Jesus Christ or the Bible in any way. The disclaimer appears just before Osteen begins delivering...
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    Denominations

    is being a part of a particular denomination important to you? Would you or do you go to churches of different denominations? Why do you go to the denomination you go to? I was raised in the Methodist church, but started attending a Baptist church when I was 18. I was invited by a friend and...
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    discipleship

    I started going to a men's group last Wednesday night. We are studying this material that starting talking about the building blocks of discipleship. In it, the material mentions that the group members are holding each other accountable to have a quiet time regularly. I learned fairly early...
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    Doctors office policy

    I was just curious about what others experiences are with professionals you have an appointment with such as a doctor or specialist? Do they charge you if you don't show up or cancel late? Do they limit the number of times that you can cancel or reschedule? I'm fairly sure that if I don't...
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    Why Americans go to church

    This story from christianitytoday.com Why Americans Go to Church or Stay Home "Among US adults who do attend church or other religious services regularly (defined by Pew as attending monthly or more), 7 in 10 say a very important reason they attend is so their children will have a moral...
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    Ohio State University coach on leave

    This story was written regarding Urban Meyer the football head coach at Ohio State University (CNN)"Ohio State University football coach and three-time national championship winner Urban Meyer is on paid leave as the school investigates exactly what he knew about the spousal abuse allegations...
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    Death penalty

    The pope has changed the Catholics churches stance on the death penalty. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/pope-francis-says-the-death-penalty-is-never-acceptable/ VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has changed church teaching about the death penalty, saying in a new policy published Thursday that it...
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    SBC convention expells Georgia church for racism

    This article appears on the CBS news web site in June of this year ALBANY, Ga. -- Leaders of the Southern Baptist Convention are expelling a Georgia church that was accused of racial discrimination. The denomination's media office tweeted Monday that members of the executive committee had voted...
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    Coping skills with stress

    What do you do to cope with stress and recharge your energy? It's been a difficult week this week and I am open to new ideas that maybe i'm not doing I spend time in the Bible and pray. i attend church and have started going to a Sunday School class I read a lot, try to get enough rest, draw...
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    Time bomb

    I just finished a really great book by Dr.Richard O'Connor called "Rewire: Change Your Brain to Break Bad Habits, Overcome Addictions, Conquer Self-Destructive Behavior" in one section called "Waving the Red Flag" he writes about what he called the Waving the Red Flag and the Time Bomb...
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    How much televison do you watch?

    I was wondering how much television the average person on here watches. If it were up to me, the television would rarely even come on. I can go weeks without watching it
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    Transgender super hero

    Just like Hollywood has made an effort to try and make gay and lesbian lifestyle normal, now they are trying to normalize transgender lifestyle CNN reports (CNN)"Supergirl" will be introducing the first transgender superhero on television. The announcement was made this weekend at San Diego...
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