Thirst with Sheryl: season 2- Holistic Change

'See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.  Now before we go and discuss this verse, for the sake of context, let’s back up a couple of verses. In verses 15-17, God reminds us that He is the Lord, the powerful Creator and King who orchestrated deliverance of the Israelites out of bondage from Egyptians....

1Cor6:19-20 CEV says Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with your bodies. Honor God with your body by getting 7-8 hours of sleep per night, eat a well-balanced meal free from all unwholesome foods as mentioned above, and find some form of activity...

A Recap on what’s necessary for our body: Sunshine, Fresh Air & Water.  These are things that we might not think about often, and may even take for granted. So, Lord, we thank you now for the sun, fresh air and water.

According to the National Institutes of Health, constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal problems in the U.S., affecting about 42 million people. Although, there are several causes, today we will discuss poor dentition. Dentition is the arrangement or condition of the teeth in a particular species or individual. Poor dentition can contribute to constipation and other digestive issue...

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The mouth is the only part of the gastrointestinal tract that we have a say over.  In other words, we can control what we do and how we do it in regards to our mouth. So let’s discuss those 5 actions… We Decide what to eat; we choose whether or not to eat nourishing, wholesome foods or processed unhealthy foods. Will you eat that Whopper with fries or will you eat the salad topped with fresh veggi...

Today, we want to continue discussion by focusing on nutrition, herbs or actions that may be helpful or harmful to the most important muscle in our body, the heart. While all muscles play vital roles, the heart is essential for life, pumping blood and oxygen throughout the body. Let’s consider Prov 4:23 NIV says Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do, flows from it. And just as th...

The great and first commandment says love the Lord, your God, with all your heart and soul and mind. And I believe we are to give this our all!  Now, we can say that loving something with all our heart, can mean loving with our deepest affections, our entire being, our thoughts, and our physical resources.  And, as far as this podcast goes, which is named, love it with all your heart, the “it” in...

This podcast is a brief discussion on some natural ways that may be used for respiratory relief. There are some herbs that have a cleansing and toning effect on the respiratory (bronchial) system. They may be taken as a tea, swallowed as pills, used as aromatherapy or bought from an herbalist in high potency tincture form, making them easy to take. We will discuss 5. Licorice- Licorice root has an...

The respiratory system brings O2 into the body and removes CO2. It includes the lungs, airways of the nose, throat & trachea, and the diaphragm, facilitating gas exchange. Without the proper functioning of the respiratory system, one would experience health complications and ultimately death.   This title of this episode is Respiratory B&M; But what is B&M? Well in this session, B&...

Ears & Eyes are paired organs located on our head. The ears are symmetrical on each side of the head and they are organs of hearing and balance. The Eyes are paired organs at the top and front side of our head and are sensory organs that allow us to see. Hearing and seeing are 2 actions that a lot of us take for granted. Many do not value having ears/eyes until one or both malfunctions.  Consi...

The slang phrase, “It’s a headache,” means that something is an annoyance. Today we want to discuss that annoyance or bothersome nagging feeling of (pause), a headache! A headache is defined as pain or discomfort in the head or face area. Headaches are pretty common for many people; In addition, they are categorized into 2 main types: Primary- these are conditions where the headache is the main pr...

The organ inside the head that controls all body functions of a human being, is made up of billions of nerve cells, and is protected by the cranium, is the brain. Just as the engine is the main component that powers and controls the movement and function of an automobile, the brain, is the central processing unit of the human body that directs nearly all of its operations, thoughts and actions.  T...

Today, we want to discuss some conditions that may occur, “on our covering.” Now, although there are several conditions that can arise,  I want to briefly discuss 3: Acne, Eczema, & Skin Cancer. Acne is a common skin condition characterized by clogged pores or hair follicles that become inflamed. This happens when excess oil, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria build up. Acne can manifest a...

Saved, unsaved, young, old, black, white, brown, liar, sinner, optimist, narcissist, apostle, teacher, pastor, lawyer, nurse, doctor, writer, it covers us all.  That it is, the skin! The skin is our protective coat and is the largest organ of the body.  It is made of water, protein, fats, and minerals. The skin acts as the primary boundary with the external world. The main functions of the skin ar...

Today, we will discuss 3 additional Body Essentials that should be, if not already good habits you participate in “on a regular; “Good Nutrition, Exercise & Sleep. Listeners, I have 1 question for you: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own; 20 you were bought at a price. Therefore, honor God with yo...

Today we will continue with our holistic transformation sessions with a brief discussion on 3 Body Essentials Sunshine- Everybody seems to have a better attitude when the sun is shining. The sun makes us want to get out and do things, like garden, thrift, ride bikes, sightsee, go to the park, grab lunch etc. Eccl 11:7 CEV says Nothing on earth is more beautiful than the morning sun. A breath of fr...

Today, we are going to continue our session on the body, with our discussion on the senses involving the 2 T’s which are Taste & Touch Tasting occurs in the mouth gate and is described as the  sensation  of flavor perceived in the mouth and throat on contact with a substance. We can say that this is eating and drinking. Now the enemy traps many Christians with this being an inroad.  For exampl...

Today, we are going to discuss the body, by beginning with emphasis on the 3 S’s: Sight, Sound & Smell Sight: Sight is what you see or observe. When you enter your space where you listened to your podcast sessions, what do you see? How does what you see make you feel? Is the space cluttered again? Sometimes what we see and how we perceive our space, affects our mood.  For example, if we see a...

We are spirit beings, with a soul, and live in a body. This statement highlights our three distinct but interconnected parts of our being. Today, we begin our sessions on the body.   Physique, frame, soma, build, figure, shape. These are some of the terms used to describe or identify the body. No matter what term you use, Our body is HIS Temple. 1 Cor 6:19-20 NIV says Do you not know that your bod...

For the last 4 months we have been working on building our spirt and soul. Prayerfully, you have been participating, by not only listening, but also doing? Also, you should be acting with intentionality.  Additionally, I am hopeful that you have been working in a decluttered space with your necessities of your bible, your journal/notebook, pen/pencil, & highlighter; and your intangibles of fai...

The Let Them theory helps us expose our controlling nature. Why are we so concerned what others are doing? Why do we feel the need to control them, because you cannot control anyone, but yourself; so, the Let Them theory is important and can be very liberating. Some of you listeners might be saying, “I don’t struggle with the problem of control.”  Everyone has this struggle in one way or another....

We have been discussing and placing emphasis on managing our emotions and building emotional resilience. We were given emotions from God, but if not careful, our emotions can lead us to sin. So, lets discuss this stress exercise, RAIN, which was created by Michelle McDonald and is a popular tool for developing emotional resilience. R= RECOGNIZE: Acknowledge and name the emotion you are feeling. Do...

Pause. When you feel like you are overwhelmed, anxious or upset and someone asks you something, step back and take a moment to reflect. Psalm 46:10 reminds us to "Be still, and know that God is God." Pausing creates space for calm and allows us to refocus on God’s presence instead of reacting impulsively. So instead of that, Pause & take a moment to breathe deeply and ground yourself. This wil...

 There are several practices that can assist with building your emotional resilience; however, we will just review 4:   Now faith was one of the necessities that was mentioned earlier in the season that was needed for all of these podcast sessions.  Heb 11:1 LIV bible version Faith is the confident assurance that something we want, is going to happen. It is the certainty that what we hope for is w...