The Lord's Healing Words

From the back cover

”Based firmly upon the Bible, and touching upon almost every aspect of physical, mental, and spiritual well-being, The Lord’s Healing Words offers practical guidance for all who will take the time to read and apply its contents.

Brief, clear meditations on 180 passages of the Scriptures will stimulate your own thought, prayer, and action to produce substantial change in your health and overall happiness.

Just a few minutes a day could transform your life, as you allow The Lord’s Healing Words to change old habits and build new ones.

Without offering any guarantee of a pain-free existence, this book does uncover the wisdom of God’s Word for a healthy lifestyle. In these pages you will also learn what the Bible says about sickness and pain; the connection between suffering and sin; healing from disease through “ordinary” means as well as prayer; and basic keys to mental health.

Many readers will find the discussions of depression, abortion, Old Testament promises about healing, the “prayer of faith”, and demon possession especially helpful.

A special section on men’s health addresses common problems and contains essential principles for a long, effective, and joy-filled life.”

Reviewers’ comments:

”Just this afternoon I was able finally to look at your manuscript. It is very well done.” Francis MacNutt, Ph.D., author of Healing; The Power to Heal; and many other books.

[The author] “has combed the Scriptures and discovered much more material on God and good health than most of us have realized is present. He gives us a lot to think about.” The late Don Dunkerley, author of Healing Evangelism.

"I really enjoyed your manuscript. I couldn't put it down and get to the study I had scheduled. It is unique and I wouldn't change it. It will be nice to have a God-based guide to health in print to be an alternative to a lot of ... New Age writings." Donald R. Richardson, M.D.

"[The author] writes intensely personal, practical musings on verses dealing with issues we all struggle with - fear, stress, weakness, temptation and guidance. I have known him for two decades as a man of God and scholar." The late James Goble, D.D.S.

The Lord’s Healing Words "is as definitive a work on health and well-being as I have ever read. I would recommend this to anyone seeking health and happiness." Richard N. Hines, Jr., D.D.S., F.A.G.D.

"A practical commentary on Biblical truth related to living a healthy and happy life in today's world." Dr. Richard Bohannon

From the preface by Dean Robert Carey:

This book opens the door to a rich relationship that can be ours with Him through His Word concerning health and healing. The Lord cares deeply for each of us as individuals. He has provided His wisdom and counsel on behalf of our health: it is interwoven throughout the bible. The Lord’s Healing Words extracts His teachings on health from both the Old and New Testaments and supplies wise commentary on their relevance to our health today. Reading, thinking, meditating and praying about the Lord’s admonitions can result in a change in our behavior that will be beneficial to our health.

Robert M. Carey, M.D., M.A.C.P.
Dean Emeritus of the University of Virginia Medical School

Experts in various fields checked The Lord’s Healing Words for accuracy. They include:

People with bio-medical training:

Donald Baker, Ph.D.
Richard Bohannon, Ph.D.
James Goble, D.D.S.
Carl Haynes, M.D.
Henry R. Lesesne, M.D. and his wife Jean (a speech therapist)

Counselors:

The Rev. Lee Copeland, M.Div., M.A.
The Rev. Wendall Friest, M.Div., Ph.D.
The Rev. John Kuebler, M.Div., M.A.

Pastors:

The Rev. James Abrahamson, Th.M.
The Rev. Tom Darnell, M.A.
The Rev. Tony Giles, M.Div.

Table of Contents

PHYSICAL HEALTH

Lifestyle
  Long life
  Health
  Fertility
  Strength
  Drinking
  Eating
  Spiritual Eating
  Emotions
  Environment
  Rest
    Laziness
    Day of Rest
    Self-discipline

Sickness and Pain
  General References
    Causes
  Specific References
    Bones
    Demon possession
    Heart
  Death
  Suffering and Sin - The Connection

Healing from Disease
  General
  The Power to Heal
  Healing Words - God's and Man's
  Obedience
  Healing Words
  Faith
  Prayer
    Confession
    Petition
    Intercession and Exorcism

  God's Will For Healing
  Jesus' Healing Ministry
  Forgiveness of sins

MENTAL HEALTH

  Forgiveness
  Happiness
  Hope
  Joy
  Peace
  Sleep
  Strength
  Guidance
  Sustenance: Satisfaction
  Depression
    Sadness
    Anger
  Fatigue
    Working too hard
    Lust
    Studying
    Entertainment
    Conflict
    Laziness
    Sorrow

  Men's Health

Appendix A Abortion
Appendix B Old Testament Promises About Healing
Appendix C James Chapter Five and Healing : The “Prayer of Faith”
Appendix D Can a Christian be Possessed by a Demon?
Appendix E Alternative Medicine
Appendix F Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome