![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() What the Bible Says About Pressure. Choose You This Day Who You Will Serve: What the Bible Says About Pressure. By Betty Miller. Millers on what the Bible says about Pressure. The Bible says because we’re in the world, we will have tribulation, or pressure. It is an unavoidable part of life on this earth. In the beginning, though, God’s plan was that we be free from pressure. The garden of Eden was a place of perfect peace. God didn’t put any pressure on Adam and Eve; all they had to do was obey Him. Pressure came through Satan in the form of temptation. When man fell, Satan became the god of this world. And now by simply being in the world, we experience tribulation. Man’s failure to obey opened the door to a corrupted creation; one that we must fight against each day to survive.“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places” (Ephesians 6: 1. We’re all in a wrestling match in this world, though we may not see it. We’re struggling against something in the spiritual realm. ![]() To win, maximum effort must be exerted in a wrestling match. Each opponent gives their all as they try to pin each other down. The devil is trying to pin us down to keep us from serving God, by bringing tribulation against us. He is trying to keep us from serving God wholeheartedly by distracting us with the worries and cares of this world. God’s Provision for Pressure. In His mercy, God made a way out from under the dominion of the god of this world. ![]()
![]() That way is the cross. Through the forgiveness of our sins and the empowerment of the Holy Spirit, we can overcome any pressure the enemy brings upon us. God has given us victory over everything, even death. No Christian needs to fear death; for then our spirits will immediately be with the Lord, and at the return of Christ, we will receive our resurrected bodies. Death, sickness, sin–these are temporary things, and in Christ we have victory over them. Port Manteaux churns out silly new words when you feed it an idea or two. Enter a word (or two) above and you'll get back a bunch of portmanteaux created by jamming. 99 Comments. Brother Nathanael November 16, 2016 @ 9:02 pm. Text –Text– Text. Will Trump Break The Media? By Brother Nathanael Kapner Copyright 2016. The Word tells us not only how to gain victory over problems, but also how to avoid them in the first place. A lot of tribulation will never come our way if we simply obey the Word. If we don’t lie, cheat or steal we steer clear of numerous problems. God’s commandments are for our own good. Some Christians act as though God is a killjoy who doesn’t want them doing anything. ![]() The truth is He gave the commandments so we could be blessed upon the earth. If we keep them, we will be blessed; if we don’t, we’ll come under the curse. The curse we are referring to here is all the evil things that happen in this life as a result of sin (Deuteronomy 3. To come under the curse would be our own fault, for God didn’t plan the curse for us. He made the blessing for us, for all of those in His kingdom. HACKENBERG, DAVID - Beekeeper of 44 years and owner of a major beekeeping operation, details the numerous challenges being faced on behalf of all American beekeepers. A collection of various battles from around the world. Game Review: Afghanistan '11 by Brian Williams Afghanistan ’11 is a turned. From Perseverance to Proven Character. What we put within us is what will come out in our day of trial. The old saying “garbage in, garbage out” is quite true in the spiritual realm. We can gage how much garbage we are taking into our lives by how we react under fire. Our response will reveal our maturity as Christians. Anyone can act like a victorious Christian on Sunday morning, praising God and all smiles. But what about at home? How quickly will we be provoked there? What will we find that we yet need to be cleansed of? Recently, I realized once again my continual need for a deeper work. God brings us up against little irritating things to reveal the bigger things in us. All I did was trip over my husband’s bootjack that he had left out of place. I felt anger: “Why doesn’t he put this away? Every time it’s left out I trip over it.” At least upon tripping I said, “Thank You, Jesus,” but my heart wasn’t in it. That’s progress, though, from how I would have reacted years ago when I was in the world. God changes us, and then brings even deeper changes. I had to confess, “Lord, there’s a work that needs to be done in my heart. Remove any anger and let me always have a gentle spirit.”There is a great temptation to blame another for our reactions. It would have been wonderful to blame my husband for my anger. It would have been so much easier! We all like to shift the blame because we don’t have to take responsibility then, for our own mistakes and weaknesses. Shifting the blame started, of course, with Adam and Eve. Adam blamed Eve and Eve blamed the devil. Yet the truth is we have authority over the enemy. He can’t make us do anything as Christians, unless we give him consent. We don’t have to agree with any of his lies. Remember, we are in a wrestling match. Let’s apply pressure to him! Let’s apply the pressure of the Holy Spirit against the devil’s pressure. So then, our Christian maturity is revealed by how we behave in everyday life, particularly under pressure. How do we act in the car or at the grocery store? As businessmen, do we pad the expense account? How do we act on our own in the little things? Are we honest in all financial matters? How do we treat other people? That’s where the real Christ is evidenced in our lives. What do we do in our homes away from the church. It’s not how we act in the church that counts so much; anyone can act really nice there. We sometimes forget that God is not only at church, He’s everywhere. He sees the corners of our heart that we’d rather not have Him (or anyone else) see. He sees what goes on behind our closed doors. He knows each of us better than we know ourselves, and yet He loves us anyway! He is the only one who can help us overcome the pressures of this world, the devil, and our flesh. Jesus, The Prince of Peace. In Jeremiah 8: 1. There is only one who can offer permanent peace. That one is Jesus. Upon conversion, one of the first things people often comment about is the new- found peace they have in their hearts. The world is troubled on every side, but in Christ we find peace. Those outside of Him are restless, troubled, anxious, fretful, and full of fear. The Word of God declares in Isaiah 5. There is no peace, saith my God, to the wicked.” Until we come to the Lord, we never have rest in our hearts. Peace is one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit found in Galatians 5: 2. When we allow the Holy Spirit to control our lives we walk in perfect peace. The devil is always trying to divert us to think carnal thoughts instead of keeping our thoughts in subjection to the Word of God. How can we be free of worry and anxiety? We must deliberately change our thoughts. We must look to the Lord and ask Him to free us of our fears, and then we must think on things that bring peace. The body of Christ needs healing and needs those who sow seeds of peace instead of discord. If we want peace in our churches and homes, then we must be the ones who are the peacemakers. If we obey the Lord and walk in His light, His peace will come to our entire family. By following the Prince of Peace, we can bring His peace into our midst. We can enter into Christ’s peace and priesthood, if we only but follow in His steps. Peace is one of the most beautiful treasures that we inherit from our Lord. Money cannot buy it, but it is free to all who will come unto Him. We can have His peace even in the midst of our wrestling match with the enemy. Even when Satan sends His biggest giants our way, we can like David, stand firm in the fact that the God we serve is greater by far than anything else in the universe. We no longer have to base our confidence in ourselves! Instead, we can rely on Him, the Rock of our Salvation. If David had tried to stand against Goliath in his own strength, he would have been completely destroyed. But David knew who was with him and he knew that he had overcome because “greater is he that is in you than he that is in the world” (1 John 4: 4). Through the power of the Holy Spirit, we all can be victorious in our everyday lives. We can overcome the devil and our flesh. We can be ministers of peace and reconciliation on this earth, and walk in perfect communion with God. We can be free from pressure by learning to yield to the Lord and resisting the devil (James 4: 7). The Bible says that the devil will flee with his pressure. How do we resist the devil? By speaking the word of the Lord over our situation. For example, if we are being pressured with fearful thoughts, we should quote scriptures that speak of victory over fear. For God hath not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and a sound mind. Timothy 1: 7. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Psalm 2. 3: 4. The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the strength of my life; of whom shall I be afraid? Psalm 2. 7: 1. In righteousness shalt thou be established: thou shalt be far from oppression; for thou shalt not fear: and from terror; for it shall not come near thee. Isaiah 5. 4: 1. 4As Christians, we have victory over pressure and tribulation because of God’s promises to us. Praise the Lord! Our Savior died for nothing less than that. Copyright (c) 2. 01. Christ Unlimited Ministries – http: //Bible. Resources. org. If this message has been a blessing to you and you would like to see more like them posted on this site, you can help make this possible by your gifts to Christ Unlimited Ministries. Donate. Betty Miller has written several books on other topics as well. To view titles or purchase those books visit our bookstore. Topic: What the Bible Says about Pressure. 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While we know that certain diseases, like type 2 diabetes, are definitively connected to the foods you eat, Alzheimer's is generally thought to strike without warning or reason. That is, until recently. A growing body of research suggests there may be a powerful connection between the foods you eat and your risk of Alzheimer's disease and dementia, via similar pathways that cause type 2 diabetes. Some have even re- named Alzheimer's as . However, while insulin is usually associated with its role in keeping your blood sugar levels in a healthy range, it also plays a role in brain signaling. In a 2. 01. 2 animal study,1 researchers were able to induce dementia by disrupting the proper signaling of insulin in the brain. All in all, it seems clear that your diet plays a tremendous part in Alzheimer's, and the low- fat craze may have wrought more havoc than anyone could ever have imagined. It was the absolute worst recommendation possible, limiting the nutrient you, and your brain, need the most in your diet. The disease is currently at epidemic proportions, with 5. Americans — including one in eight people aged 6. Alzheimer's disease. By 2. 05. 0, this is expected to jump to 1. Alzheimer's will affect one in four Americans. If that comes to pass, it would then be more prevalent than obesity and diabetes is today! How Carbohydrates Can Activate Disease Processes. Dr. Ron Rosedale, a prominent expert in the low- carb, high- quality fat approach to improving your health, was possibly the first person to advocate both a moderate protein (and therefore high fat) and low- carb diet. Most low- carb advocates were very accepting of, if not promoting, high protein, and protein was, and still is, often recommended as a replacement for the carbs. However, a high- fat, low- carb diet is very different than a high- protein, low- carb diet and this is a major source of confusion by both the public and researchers when doing studies and publishing conclusions as if all low- carb diets are the same. You cannot live without protein, as it's a main component of your body, including muscles, bones, and many hormones. We also know that protein was instrumental in advancing our intelligence. However, most people today are indulging in hormone laced, antiobiotic loaded meats conveniently available at fast food restaurants and processed meats in grocery stores. How Much Protein is 'Enough?'Dr. Rosedale believes the average amount of protein recommended for most adults is about one gram of protein per kilogram of LEAN body mass, or one- half gram of protein per pound of lean body weight. If your total weight is 2. If you are doing vigorous exercises or are pregnant you can add up to another 2. This is something that makes sense to me and something I seek to apply personally, but this is partly because I foolishly had my amalgam fillings removed 2. I can't tolerate high levels of protein anyway. However, it seems obvious to me that most people consume too much low- quality protein and carbohydrates, and not enough healthy fat. So it would make sense that the majority of your diet should be comprised of good fats, followed by good proteins like whey protein concentrate from grass- fed cows, and organic grass- fed beef, pastured organic eggs and chicken, and fish like wild caught salmon. Your healthiest option is to ensure your carbs come primarily from fresh, organic vegetables, high- quality protein, and eat primary a high fat diet. Depending on the type of carbs (high fiber or not), most people need anywhere between 5. Another Brain- Boosting Alternative: Intermittent Fasting. Recent research has also shown that intermittent fasting triggers a variety of health- promoting hormonal and metabolic changes similar to those of constant calorie restriction — including reduced age- related brain shrinkage. According to Professor Mark Mattson,2 head of neuroscience at the U. S. National Institute on Ageing. Constant calorie restriction typically includes restriction of protein, and as discussed above, some of the beneficial effects of calorie restriction may actually be due to the reduction in protein. Likewise, intermittent fasting, where meals are either restricted to a small window of time each day, or calories are restricted on specific days of the week, will also typically lead to a reduction in the amount of protein you consume. Again, going back to the featured study, the animals were only given a protein- restricted diet every other week for four months — essentially, they were on an intermittent fasting- type diet. So we're not promoting going vegan here. Just cutting your protein back to what your body really needs, and no more. The science on this is relatively new and there are many different protocols but I personally have evolved to the point where I do it on most days. I will make exceptions a few times a month. Alzheimer's Might be 'Brain Diabetes'No discussion of brain health can be complete without emphasizing the need to dramatically cut down on the sugars in your diet. It's becoming increasingly clear that the same pathological process that leads to insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes may also hold true for your brain. As you over- indulge on sugar and grains, your brain becomes overwhelmed by the consistently high levels of sugar and insulin and eventually shuts down its insulin signaling, leading to impairments in your thinking and memory abilities, and eventually causing permanent brain damage. You may already know I have become passionate about warning of the dangers of fructose. There is NO question in my mind that consuming more than 2. Alzheimer's disease. Consistently consuming too much fructose will inevitably wreak havoc on your body's ability to regulate proper insulin levels. Additionally, fructose has other modes of neurotoxicity, including causing damage to the circulatory system upon which the health of your nervous system depends, as well as profoundly changing your brain's craving mechanism, often resulting in excessive hunger and subsequent consumption of additional empty carbohydrate- based calories. In one study. 3 from UCLA, researchers found that rats fed a fructose- rich and omega- 3 fat deficient diet (similar to what is consumed by many Americans) developed both insulin resistance and impaired brain function in just six weeks. More Tips for Avoiding Alzheimer's Disease. The beauty of following my newly revised Nutrition Plan is that it helps treat and prevent all chronic degenerative diseases, from the common ones like heart disease, cancer, diabetes, obesity and Alzheimer's to the ones you have never heard of or can't even pronounce. It is divided into three helpful sections, Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced to help you start at the right level. The plan is the first step in addressing Alzheimer's disease. In spite of how common memory loss is among Westerners, it is NOT a . While even mild ! People who experience very little decline in their cognitive function up until their deaths have been found (post- mortem) to be free of brain lesions, showing that it's entirely possible to prevent the damage from occurring in the first place. Most people will benefit from keeping their total fructose consumed below 2. Only use moderate amounts of protein. The featured studies provide compelling evidence that in most cases you will want to limit your protein to the levels discussed in the article. Most people consume 2. Improve your magnesium levels. There is some exciting preliminary research strongly suggesting a decrease in Alzheimer symptoms with increased levels of magnesium in the brain. Unfortunately most magnesium supplements do not pass the blood brain barrier, but a new one, magnesium threonate, appears to and holds some promise for the future for treating this condition. Optimize your vitamin D levels with safe sun exposure. Strong links between low levels of vitamin D in Alzheimer's patients and poor outcomes on cognitive tests have been revealed. Researchers believe that optimal vitamin D levels may enhance the amount of important chemicals in your brain and protect brain cells by increasing the effectiveness of the glial cells in nursing damaged neurons back to health. Sufficient vitamin D is imperative for proper functioning of your immune system to combat inflammation that is also associated with Alzheimer's. Keep your fasting insulin levels below 3. This is indirectly related to fructose, as it will clearly lead to insulin resistance. However other sugars (sucrose is 5. Vitamin B1. 2. According to a small Finnish study recently published in the journal Neurology,5 people who consume foods rich in B1. Alzheimer's in their later years. For each unit increase in the marker of vitamin B1. Alzheimer's was reduced by 2 percent. Very high doses of B vitamins have also been found to treat Alzheimer's disease and reduce memory loss. Eat a nutritious diet, rich in folate, such as the one described in my nutrition plan. Vegetables, without question, are your best form of folate, and we should all eat plenty of fresh raw veggies every day. High- quality animal- based omega- 3 fats, such as krill oil. Coconut Oil may offer profound benefits in the fight against Alzheimer's disease. One of the primary fuels your brain uses is glucose, which is converted into energy. When your brain becomes insulin resistant, atrophy due to starvation can occur. However, ketone bodies, or ketoacids can also feed your brain, perhaps better, and prevent brain atrophy. It may even restore and renew neuron and nerve function in your brain after damage has set in. How to Combine Slow Burning Carbs With Fast Burning Carbs. Slow- burning carbs are foods that take longer to convert to blood sugar and provide you with sustained energy. These foods include whole grains, fresh vegetables, beans, nuts and seeds. Fast- burning carbs take little time to convert to blood sugar, and your body uses them quickly. These foods include “white” or refined grains, certain fruits and starchy vegetables such as white potatoes. Your body needs both quick and sustained sources of energy to function properly. When you combine slow- burning carbs with fast- burning carbs you can meet your body’s energy needs. Eat a sandwich made of whole- grain bread. Photo Credit merznatalia/i. Stock/Getty Images. Eat a sandwich. Use a whole- grain bread, which can have a combination of slow- and fast- burning carbohydrates. Add a nut butter, which is a slow- burning carb, with slices of banana, which is a fast- burning one. Also use a white bread, such as pita, and add slow- burning hummus, sun- dried tomatoes and onions. Make a salad. Photo Credit Ridofranz/i. Stock/Getty Images. Make a salad. Combine fast- burning corn with slow- burning black beans, onions, bell peppers and cilantro. The beans and corn also make a complete protein. Make a tabouleh salad with bulgur wheat, parsley and lemon juice. Eat a spinach salad with blueberries, strawberries and almonds – a combination that also provides calcium. Your options are limited only by your personal preference. Cook a casserole, soup or stew. Photo Credit Dar. Stock/Getty Images. Cook a casserole, soup or stew. Combine pearl barley, a refined grain, with vegetables and kidney beans. Make a vegetarian bean chili with rice or serve the chili over pasta. Try a Spanish- style rice with tomato sauce, corn and red beans. As with the salad, your options are limited only by your personal taste. Order a healthy pizza. Photo Credit Jag. White pizza crust is a fast- burning carb. Add peppers, onions, spinach and any other vegetables for the slow- burning carbs. You also can order your pizza with a whole- wheat crust. Stuff your potatoes. Photo Credit vikif/i. Stock/Getty Images. Stuff your potatoes. Fill a baked white potato with vegetarian bean chili, broccoli and cheese, saut. If you don't like stuffed potatoes, try making home fries with vegetables. |