What to Do With the Question, “Why God?”
At some point you will face difficulties that will cause your faith to be challenged. You may or may not…
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Developing Spiritual Resilience for Troubles That WILL Come
There is no way to get away from trouble in this world. Sometimes things happen that we cannot prevent. Sometimes…
How to Trust God when Everything’s NOT Alright
Perhaps you’ve heard this old gospel song. It talks about the Bible stories of Moses, David, and Jesus, times when…
Does God Want You to Be In Charge?
Yes. And No. And it’s getting the Yes’s and No’s mixed up that gets us into all kinds of trouble.…
When You Pray and are Still Sick
God is a Healer. That’s His very nature. And yet there are many believers who are still sick. If you’re…
Can You Serve God Better Single or Married?
She wanted to serve God with all her heart. She also loved her husband, and wanted to do what it…
A New Year’s Prayer
Over the past couple weeks your inbox has probably been filled with emails promoting goal-setting programs and ways to guarantee…
Christmas Greeting 2015
I and all of us at Dr Carol Ministries want to wish you a very Merry Christmas! If you’re gathering…
Do You Know How God Works With You?
How does God work with you? Do you know? How do you hear His voice? How do you understand what…
Your Prescription for a Healthy Body Mind and Soul
Two little girls were walking together to school one beautiful spring morning. They were enjoying the beautiful flowers and the…
How to Find Comfort When You Need It
I need to be comforted this week. I “lost” a patient. Actually, two patients. Both mother and baby died, and…
4 Times that God Needs You to be Angry
The only people who are never angry are dead people – either dead literally, or dead-on-the-inside kind of dead. I’m…
What to do After God Speaks
You had a problem, or something you desired deeply. You prayed about it – a lot. You asked others to pray for…
The 10 Commandments for a Strong Marriage
God’s rules for living – the 10 Commandments – have stood the test of time. They should; they were written…
5 Good and Bad Reasons to Get Healthy
Most of us know some things we could do that would make us physically healthier. But unlike a dedicated Olympic…
When You Feel Like a Failure
Let’s just admit it. We’re not perfect, and we know it. But sometimes the not-perfect-ness gets really old. Your head…
3 Kinds of Prayer That Can Harm You
Prayer is a good thing. Always. But not all prayer is created equal. Did you know there are actually some…
7 Things to do After God Heals You
Hallelujah! God has touched you! You know in your body and in your soul that God has stepped in and…
How God Deals With the Consequences of Bad Behavior
In this world we all face bad stuff. Sometimes others wound you, and those scars are painful. But what can…
How to Find Unprocessed Food for the Soul
Preservatives, artificial colors and flavors, refined flour, extra sodium, trans fats – there are many reasons to avoid processed foods.…
4 Apps for Healthy Living in Body, Mind, and Soul
Almost everyone has a smartphone today. If you’re like many people, your phone is becoming a primary way in which…
Feeling Abandoned by God When You’re Sick
Physical illness, especially when it’s long-term, can unsettle your world. It saps your energy and possibly your finances. It throws…
Positive Spirituality: What’s Good for You?
Is spirituality good for you? You might expect me to claim that Christianity or, more generically, spirituality is a good…
Are You Putting God in a Box?
So who’s right? You? Your pastor? The Pope? The head of some denomination? The group of church leaders when they…
The Ministry of Presence: Being There
Sometimes you can tell somebody what they need to know. That feels good. Sometimes you can fix things for them.…
5 Ways to Spend Time With God When You’re Busy
Your mind gets distracted. Life gets busy. Your thoughts become occupied with figuring out what to do next or solving…
What’s Better Than an Entitlement Mentality or Punishment Mindset?
Contemporary Western Christianity, and society in general, struggles to remain free from two insidious evils. And when moving away from…
What’s In Your Hand: Using Your God-given Talents
Perhaps you’ve said “I want God to use me!” I know many believers who feel that way. Perhaps your daily…
The 3 Stages of God’s Purpose for You
You’re a husband, a mom, a banker, a teacher, a nurse, a truck driver, a construction worker, a radio operator,…
How Your View of God Affects Your Health
There has been considerable debate for centuries about the correlation between spirituality and health. One of the most interesting findings…
How To Take Charge of Your Health As A Christian
Christians have a mixed reputation when it comes to living healthfully. Individuals who are involved in a religious community and…
Change One Small Thing, and Change Your Future
Just yesterday I talked with a young lady who is enjoying reading Live Healthy, Live Whole. She identified with Mary,…
This Is NOT God’s Will
Bad things are happening – to people you know, to Christians here and in other places, and perhaps to you…
How to Grow Your Character
In some ways your character is like your closet, your car, or your bank account. Of course it’s much more…
Intimacy Is Worth the Risk
Get too close and you’re likely to get hurt. No wonder many people are afraid to take the risk. Most…
How to Disinfect Your Shame
We are all wounded. Life happens to us. People hurt us. And we hurt ourselves. But when the infection of…
30 Things To Be Grateful For
Life is difficult. Bad things happen, and challenges come every day. One of the best ways to meet those challenges…
Help For Connecting You With God
Marilyn would have preferred to be almost anywhere else that day. She had faced similar medical issues in the past,…
Are You A Second-Class Christian?
It had been a couple years since I had heard from her. Yesterday her message was painful to read: “My…
4 Ways Your Health Impacts Your Spiritual Life
We have some wonderful friends who work with the organ donation program in our home state. Nancy, a veteran transplant…
7 Ways You Can Take Charge of Your Mental Health
We each have our bag of mental challenges to deal with. Some of us have greater emotional vulnerabilities than others.…
You Don’t Have To Be Happily Married
There’s no checkbox for “relationship status” on the employment application God gives you. And regardless of how the culture in…
Live Healthy, Live Whole!
It’s here! Your Prescription for Healthy Living, Loving Relationships, and Joyful Spirituality Have you ever tried to have a meaningful…
How Shall We Then Live?
Yesterday we celebrated Easter in remembrance of when Jesus rose from the dead, never to die again. The historical evidence…
Easter for the 21st Century: You Don’t Have To Live Like This!
Flattered Woman Smiling — Image by © Royalty-Free/Corbis Today is Good Friday. Sunday is Easter. Yes, Christians believe that Jesus’…
7 Ingredients to Rebuilding Trust Between You and Your Spouse
A long-haul truck driver called our radio program. He worried about his wife every time he left home. It wasn’t…
Christianity in One Word
Denominations. Cultures. Traditional vs. contemporary. Grace vs. good works. Community. Just love everyone. What is Christianity really about anyway? Controversy…
Why Do Some People Beat the Odds?
Why do some people beat the odds and others don’t? Some people remain stuck. Their addictions are just as strong…
How God Deals with Repeat Sinners
It’s been too long. You’ve smoked too long. You’ve been mean and judgmental too long. You’ve slept with too many…
10 Places to Find Quiet in a Noisy World
The world is becoming increasingly urbanized. Gone are the days when the majority of people lived in a small town…
