I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever. For great is your love toward me; you have delivered me from the depths of the grave.
Psalm 86:12-13
When I realize the greatness of what God has done for me, I look for ways to exercise my love for Him. He has been so good and faithful to me. I should remind myself when I pray what a magnificent privilege it is to be able to draw close to my Heavenly Father in prayers.
I was in the deep mire of sin, but He raised me up so that I could stand in His holy presence. If you are like me out there do make sure that you do not just take this mercy for granted. This morning, I ask God to teach me to serve Him with my whole heart so that my life will be a song of praise to Him in Christ Jesus.
What about you?
Father, I praise and worship You because You saved me through Christ. Help me today to walk in Your ways and glorify You forever. Amen.
October 30, 2010
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October 24, 2010
Over 35? Two Glasses of Water Before Meals Increases Weight Loss by 30%
Of all the diet and weight loss tricks this one may be the easiest and most practical. In a recent study presented at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, researchers reported that middle-aged and older adults lost 30% more weight when simply drinking 2 cups of water before each meal.
Researchers split overweight and obese participants between the ages of 55 and 75 into two groups. Both groups were instructed to eat a low-calorie/low-fat diet for 12weeks, however, only one of the groups was told to drink 2 cups of water prior to each meal. By the end of the study the group that was told to drink water before meals lost nearly 16 lbs. compared to 11 lbs. for the diet only group.
Although this tip/trick is not new, it is based on previous research that showed a reduction in calories eaten during a meal in which you drank water first. This research did not, however, determine the direct benefits to weight loss, according to the article published by HealthDay News.
This is great news for those who are middle-age and older. Unfortunately, if you’re under 35 it won’t likely work for you. In an interview with the researchers, it was explained that because gastric emptying occurs at a slower pace as we age, drinking water will more likely keep you full longer the older you are.
In other recent research, encouraging water drinking has been shown to also replace the consumption of sugary beverages, which on average increase caloric intake by 300 kcals per day.
HealthDay News. Could Drinking Water before Meals Help You Lose Weight? August 23, 2010
Researchers split overweight and obese participants between the ages of 55 and 75 into two groups. Both groups were instructed to eat a low-calorie/low-fat diet for 12weeks, however, only one of the groups was told to drink 2 cups of water prior to each meal. By the end of the study the group that was told to drink water before meals lost nearly 16 lbs. compared to 11 lbs. for the diet only group.
Although this tip/trick is not new, it is based on previous research that showed a reduction in calories eaten during a meal in which you drank water first. This research did not, however, determine the direct benefits to weight loss, according to the article published by HealthDay News.
This is great news for those who are middle-age and older. Unfortunately, if you’re under 35 it won’t likely work for you. In an interview with the researchers, it was explained that because gastric emptying occurs at a slower pace as we age, drinking water will more likely keep you full longer the older you are.
In other recent research, encouraging water drinking has been shown to also replace the consumption of sugary beverages, which on average increase caloric intake by 300 kcals per day.
HealthDay News. Could Drinking Water before Meals Help You Lose Weight? August 23, 2010
Judges Seat
We wanted to be on time. A man who comes late to a court hearing could be classified as a fool. The Judge has the gavel, and with the gavel comes the power. Others came with us. We were not the only convicts that day. If that was not true, there would be something dramatically wrong with the way that we as a society identify suspects.
We knew we were guilty. It was just a matter of learning what our punishment would be. The bailiff came in first, and said something like, “when the Judge comes in, everyone needs to stand. Turn off your cell phones now and no talking.” We did as we were told.
When the Judge entered, the bailiff said, “All rise!” We did. He immediately got down to business. He told us he would not let us plea “nolo contender.” Nolo contender means that you do not contest the charges, but you do not plead guilty to them. So we knew that we were boxed in. Guilty would be our plea.
One by one the convicts came forward, and one by one the Judge ruled. Some pleaded not guilty. He set a trial date for them. Some pleaded guilty. The fine was set, and they went off to pay the cashier.
Finally, our turn came. “How do you plead?”
“Guilty.”
There was something freeing about admitting it. We were guilty, and there was a fine to pay. We paid it.
As we left the court house, I reflected on guilt and payment. And yes, it came to my mind. We are all guilty of worse things than running a stop sign, and we cannot pay the fine. The Judge will not let us plead nolo contender and there will be a court date.
At PERIMETER, we want you to explore what that means. We don`t want you to think that we are all about punishment and crime. Just the opposite. We have advocate who pays the price for us by His Grace and unconditional Love.
So if you ran a red light, having some heavy burden, we may be the place for you. All of us stand guilty, and we know the Judge. He won`t give you time off for good behavior, but He will grant you pardon because of the One who behaved to perfection, and His name is Jesus! Courts in. All rise.
Recommended Resources for this message:
“A Hunger for God” – Desiring God Through Prayer and Fasting
By John Piper (Crossway Books)
“From Fear to Freedom” – Living as Sons and Daughters of God
By Rose Marie Miller (Shaw Publishers)
http://worshipwell.blogspot.com
We knew we were guilty. It was just a matter of learning what our punishment would be. The bailiff came in first, and said something like, “when the Judge comes in, everyone needs to stand. Turn off your cell phones now and no talking.” We did as we were told.
When the Judge entered, the bailiff said, “All rise!” We did. He immediately got down to business. He told us he would not let us plea “nolo contender.” Nolo contender means that you do not contest the charges, but you do not plead guilty to them. So we knew that we were boxed in. Guilty would be our plea.
One by one the convicts came forward, and one by one the Judge ruled. Some pleaded not guilty. He set a trial date for them. Some pleaded guilty. The fine was set, and they went off to pay the cashier.
Finally, our turn came. “How do you plead?”
“Guilty.”
There was something freeing about admitting it. We were guilty, and there was a fine to pay. We paid it.
As we left the court house, I reflected on guilt and payment. And yes, it came to my mind. We are all guilty of worse things than running a stop sign, and we cannot pay the fine. The Judge will not let us plead nolo contender and there will be a court date.
At PERIMETER, we want you to explore what that means. We don`t want you to think that we are all about punishment and crime. Just the opposite. We have advocate who pays the price for us by His Grace and unconditional Love.
So if you ran a red light, having some heavy burden, we may be the place for you. All of us stand guilty, and we know the Judge. He won`t give you time off for good behavior, but He will grant you pardon because of the One who behaved to perfection, and His name is Jesus! Courts in. All rise.
Recommended Resources for this message:
“A Hunger for God” – Desiring God Through Prayer and Fasting
By John Piper (Crossway Books)
“From Fear to Freedom” – Living as Sons and Daughters of God
By Rose Marie Miller (Shaw Publishers)
http://worshipwell.blogspot.com
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