A Whoop Band can track your “sleep efficiency,” heart rates, and oxygen saturation. Supplements may help you lose weight. Fasts and cleanses may improve your gut health. Golfer Rory McIlroy (not diabetic) injects a continuous glucose monitor so he can achieve “perfect” blood sugars. “Biohacking” encompasses a range of bizarre behaviors. Why do such things,Continue reading “Biohacking.”
Author Archives: Steven Wales
Beware.
Have you seen anyone wearing hobo costumes recently? Israel met a bunch of vagabonds once—and it cost them: “When the people of Gibeon heard about Jericho… they gathered worn-out sacks and old wineskins, cracked and mended. They wore old, patched sandals on their feet and ragged clothing. Their bread was dry and crumbly. They wentContinue reading “Beware.”
Do You Need Courage? Part Two.
Remember where courage comes from? Integrity. If you obey God, you will have courage. If you disobey, you will be afraid. After Israel defeated Jericho, the men marched against the kingdom of Ai. But the men of Ai overpowered them, killed 36 of them and chased them away. “As a result, the people’s hearts meltedContinue reading “Do You Need Courage? Part Two.”
Fraud.
There is a downside to the democratizing power of the internet. Whom do you trust? It was easier when you had three TV stations and one local paper. Over time, you came to know the reporters and whether they were trustworthy, biased, competent, or fools. But in recent years, I have watched hundreds of videosContinue reading “Fraud.”
The Greatest Storyteller.
God is the greatest storyteller ever—and the hero of his own story. Consider the Birth of Israel. Incredible stories of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Pharaoh, and Moses. Then when the people finally reach the Promised Land, the first real battle is with Jericho. Jericho was protected by a huge wall but Rahab said her peopleContinue reading “The Greatest Storyteller.”
Jesus Gives Clues About Your Gifts and Calling.
How do you see Jesus? In high school, my now-wife astounded me with her insightful suggestion that the way we see Jesus may be a clue about the way He sees us. That is, if you picture Him preaching or teaching, maybe you are called to preach or teach. If you see Him loving theContinue reading “Jesus Gives Clues About Your Gifts and Calling.”
The Storyteller.
John Bisagno was a world-class orator. Mama always said he had a “flair for the dramatic.” The man could tell a story. He understood suspense and drama and the quiet moments and anticipation. He could sweep a crowd into a moment—and the payoff would be spectacular. But no one has a “flair for the dramatic”Continue reading “The Storyteller.”
The Secrets to Success.
If a friend asked you the formula for success, what would you say? Which of the following are important? (1) Follow good advice; (2) Surround yourself with good people; (3) Ignore mockers; (4) Begin and end each day with scripture. All four of these are important. If you do them, you will bear fruit—and whateverContinue reading “The Secrets to Success.”
Do You Need Courage?
Courage does not mean having no fear. Courage is moving forward in spite of fear. When times are tough and the future is in doubt, we need courage. How do you get courage? Obedience. Integrity means “wholeness.” In math, an “integer” is a whole number, right? If you have integrity, you are a whole person.Continue reading “Do You Need Courage?”
Do You Want to Be Happy?
What do we want most? To be happy. What will make you happy? Being in God’s will. That is where you will find joy, peace, and success. Everyone wants to be successful. How do you do it? Obedience. If you walk with God and seek to obey Him, you will find success. But what doesContinue reading “Do You Want to Be Happy?”
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