GOD AND YOUR BRAIN

Ascot Media Group, Inc.	Sep 20 (2 days ago)
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Dear Albert Casuga :
How we feel about God can actually impact our mental and physical health, and Christian psychiatrist Timothy R. Jennings, M.D., explains it all in his groundbreaking book, The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life.
In easy-to-understand language, Dr. Jennings explains the connection between theology and brain science, and provides a methodology for overcoming unhealthy perceptions of God.
Simply contact me for a complimentary review copy of this thought-provoking book or to schedule an interview with Dr. Jennings, who makes a very compelling guest. I can also send you JPEGs of Jennings and the book cover to accompany this story. Thank you.
Watch Jennings' "God and Your Brain” seminar series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLhkYwZQsOYN0P-0EfaefilqtqI1f8wj2s.
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The God-Shaped Brain — A Positive View Of God Can Lead To A Healthier Life
Chattanooga, TN, September 20, 2017 ― Religious beliefs can affect more than spiritual health. In fact, different views about God can actually lead to mental and physical changes. And when God concepts are distorted in some way, the changes can be profoundly negative.
Psychiatrist, international speaker and author Timothy R. Jennings, M.D., has treated thousands of patients struggling with fear, insecurity and unsatisfying relationships. Many of his patients, he found, had as a contributing factor — if not a primary cause — a distorted God construct.
In his enlightening book, The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life, Dr. Jennings synthesizes theology with brain science to reveal a wealth of facts, including:
• Beliefs and choices actually change brain circuitry and alter gene expression.
• Unhealthy God concepts (such as worshipping a punitive or authoritative God) activate inflammatory pathways and contribute to physical and mental illness.
• Even if unhealthy concepts of God are practiced only in the imagination, it has damaging effects on the brain.
• Changing an unhealthy God concept to a healthy one can positively impact the mind, body and relationships.
Jennings also introduces his Integrated-Evidenced Based Approach to studying God, which intertwines and harmonizes scripture; God's laws in science and nature; and personal experiences. Jennings uses compelling, real-life stories of healing and transformation to demonstrate how a God concept of love can bring about positive changes, and he provides a methodology for separating healthy beliefs from unhealthy.
The brain is an organ that is constantly developing, and in the book, Jennings illustrates in easy-to-follow language how the brain adapts based on the choices a person makes, the beliefs that are held and the God that is worshipped.
Timothy R. Jennings, M.D., is a board-certified Christian psychiatrist, master psychopharmacologist, international speaker, author, Distinguished Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and Life-Fellow of the Southern Psychiatric Association.
He obtained his M.D. degree in 1990 from the University of Tennessee College of Medicine in Memphis. He completed his psychiatric residency at D.D. Eisenhower Army Medical Center in Augusta, Georgia, and has served as the Division Psychiatrist for the 3rd Infantry Division. He is married and lives in Chattanooga where he is in private practice. Jennings is also the President and Founder of Come and Reason Ministries and has served as President of the Southern Psychiatric Association and Tennessee Psychiatric Association.
His other books include Could It Be This Simple? A Biblical Model for Healing the Mind, The Journal of the Watcher, The Remedy New Testament Expanded Paraphrase and the upcoming The God-Shaped Heart: How Correctly Understanding God's Love Transforms Us, due September 2017.

For more information about Dr. Jennings and to hear his lectures, please visit the website: www.comeandreason.com.

The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life
InterVarsity Press
Available from the following online retailers:
https://www.ivpress.com/the-god-shaped-brain
www.amazon.com
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/God+Shaped+Brain?_requestid=832338

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Q & As available on request.
Curt Thompson, M.D., psychiatrist and author of Anatomy of the Soul: "… he takes the reader past the trite, superficial motifs of easy spirituality that clutter our emotional landscapes and grounds you first in the nature of the God of Scripture. He then further explores that in which God grounded the first humans — the body, and namely, the brain. With compelling stories of challenge and transformation, Dr. Jennings deftly weaves together a deeply thoughtful theology of the living Word with the complex nature of the organ that our heart calls home. Read this book to know God more fully. Read this book to know your brain more fully. And see how knowing God will change your brain — and your life — in ways you never thought possible.”
Gregory L. Jantz, Ph.D., C.E.D.S., and founder, The Center, Inc.: "With amazing clarity, Dr. Jennings cuts through the many divergent God constructs to expose the powerful impact these differing views have upon our brains and bodies. Not everything taught about God is healthy — read this book and learn how your belief about God is changing you.”
Brad Cole, M.D., director of neuroscience education, Loma Linda University School of Medicine: "What makes this book truly remarkable is the artful way Dr. Jennings combines the latest understanding in brain physiology with practical and compelling real-life stories. Although this book is easy to understand for the layperson, the implications Dr. Jennings makes about the design of the human brain, how it can be damaged and how it can be healed are profound. I don't know of another book that so beautifully describes how our minds can be restored back to the way God originally designed them to be.”
Kay Kuzma, Ed.D., president of Family Matters Ministry: "Dr. Tim Jennings has asked the troublesome questions about God's character and answered them in a simple and compelling way that clears away the lies about him so that you find yourself falling deeper in love with him. It's a must-read for every inquiring mind. Once you understand the physiology of the brain and how it responds to love versus selfishness, as explained by Dr. Jennings, you will realize that the choice for love is the only one that will renew the mind and result in good mental health.”
Michael Lyles, M.D., Lyles and Crawford Clinical Consulting: "It has been said that our thoughts reflect who we are (Proverbs 23:7). Dr. Jennings challenges us with a synthesis of neurobiology and theology that elaborates on this concept.”
Tim Clinton, president, American Association of Christian Counselors: "If you are ready to take your relationship with God to the next level, if you are ready to move closer to the source of all truth, if you are ready for an evidence-based approach to knowing God, this book is for you. Dr. Jennings' patient cases and illustrations make complex ideas simple and easy to understand as he powerfully documents, through brain science, how our beliefs about God change us.”

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MASTERING YOUR EMOTIONS

Ascot Media Group, Inc. Sep 20 (2 days ago) to me Dear Albert Casuga : I would sincerely appreciate your help getting the word out via your blog or other social media sites on a new book that shows how we can master our emotions to help enhance every aspect of life.   Whether we realize it or not, everyone engages in emotional drama. And we pay a high price in damage to relationships, health, and careers. As humans, we're equipped with a full spectrum of emotions, and mastering them is the key to both becoming our best selves and leading a great life. Mark Youngblood is the founder of Inner Mastery, Inc., and his new book, Dear Human, Master Your Emotions, provides the guidance we all need to build healthier relationships with our emotions so that we can view them as assets — as messengers — and act on them in positive ways. Please read the following press release for more information. Thank you. Steve Howell Ascot Media Group, Inc. Post Office Box 2394 Friendswood, TX 77549 281.333.3507 Phone 832.569.5539 Fax news@ascotmedianews.com www.ascotmedia.com (This press release may be reprinted in part or entirety by any print or broadcast media outlet, or used by any means of social media sharing) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Free Yourself From Personal Drama And Transform Your Life With Insights From Dear Human, Master Your Emotions Sarasota, FL, September 20, 2017 ― Drama might be entertaining on the big screen, but in real life, it can be destructive. Emotional mastery is essential for everything that matters in life, and author Mark Youngblood explains how to achieve this in his new book, Dear Human, Master Your Emotions (Inspire On Purpose). Youngblood has spent decades studying what it takes to lead a successful and fulfilling life. One of his greatest lessons has been this: the power to change our world — to make it what we want — exists within each of us. And through these powerful insights, strategies and life skills, the journey can be faster and easier than you ever imagined. Dear Human, Master Your Emotions provides simple, clear explanations and powerful tools for transforming your life. Readers find powerful insights and perspectives, along with exciting new strategies and life skills, illustrated through fascinating real-life examples. We are born with a robust palette of emotions designed to make our life richer and to serve our best interests; instead, they often seem to make our life more difficult and painful. The inability to handle negative emotions is at the root of most of the strife and suffering in society. People will do almost anything to avoid negative, painful emotions ― and resort to suppression, destructive interpersonal drama, addiction, compulsions, and ultimately to suicide. Dear Human, Master Your Emotions is a user-friendly guide designed to help readers gain greater understanding and acceptance of their emotions by learning how to take charge of them. Embracing all of these emotions and processing them in a healthy way will not only transform an individual life, it can lead to the betterment of society in general. "The development of Inner Mastery is a journey to free yourself from the chains of your personal dramas and the suffering they inflict,” Youngblood says. "As you begin your journey, this book will guide you through self-awareness and emotional self-management. It will prepare you with the understanding and skills you will need for continuing your journey of growth.” Mark Youngblood is a lifelong student, teacher, and facilitator of Inner Mastery. His life purpose is to elevate human consciousness and promote spiritual growth, individually and collectively. He founded his company, Inner Mastery, Inc., more than 20 years ago to promote personal and organizational transformation. His outreach presently includes executive coaching with top management, the Inner Mastery online learning community, Dear Human books, public speaking, and special workshops. A Master Practitioner and Trainer of Neuro-Linguistic Programming, Youngblood has read, studied, and practiced extensively in the art and science of personal transformation and spiritual growth for nearly two decades. A proud father and stepfather, Youngblood is married to his high school sweetheart after 30 years apart. He loves to travel and is an avid fine art photographer. For more information, please visit the website: www.MyInnerMastery.com. Dear Human, Master Your Emotions Inspire On Purpose Publishing Release date: September 5, 2017 Available at fine booksellers in e-book, audiobook and paperback formats ISBN:  978-1941782088 ### TIP SHEET: Q&As available on request. Dylan Ratigan, NY Times Bestselling Author & Former Host of MSNBC's Host Highest Rated Show: "Learning to awaken the ability to reduce reactivity in this hyper-stimulating world is a foundational skill for living that Mark teaches better than anyone I've met.” Dr. Marshall Goldsmith, NY Times Bestselling Author & Dartmouth Tuck Professor: "[Book] is filled with practical insights for understanding the positive role of emotions in your life and harnessing them for your benefit. Youngblood provides innovative strategies for processing your emotions quickly, gently, and easily that are helpful both at work and at home.” David Emerald, Author of The Power of TED: "Mark Youngblood takes his readers on an enlightened journey of the human experience. Mark's points raise awareness of what it means to live as a Creator and to be at choice, even in the face of the inevitable challenge that comes with the journey.” Jonah Sachs, Founder of Free Range Studios & Author of Winning the Story Wars: "Mark's advice is simply presented but profound and life-changing.” Kristin Horler, Founder & CEO of Baby Boot Camp: "Youngblood brings humor and real world strategies to even the most enlightened and self-aware individual. From new moms to seasoned executives, anyone with a growth mindset can benefit from Mark's guidance.” Brenda Boone, President & CEO of Human Solutions Inc: "In Dear Human, Master Your Emotions, Mark shares his wisdom and many of his strategies for transforming your life. Read it, follow the guidance, and open the door to a great life!” Ascot Media Group is compliant with the can-spam act.  Contact Information:  Ascot Media Group, Inc. Post Office Box 2394, Friendswood, TX 77549. 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FRATERNAL/SISTERLY CORRECTION

"El Senor te bendiga y te guarde;
el Senor te mire con agrado y te extienda su amor;
el Senor te muestre su favor y te conceda la paz."
                                           (Numeros 6:24-26)

On Friday, August 25, 2017 7:20 AM, Francisco Albano <obsculta57@yahoo.com> wrote:

KKK Gospel Reflection September10, 2017

23^rd Sunday OT Mt 18:20-25 (RSV)

 

15. "If another member of the church {Gk [If your brother]} sins against you, {Other ancient authorities lack [against you]} go and point out the fault   16. But if you are not listened to, take one or two others along with you, so that every word may be confirmed by the evidence of two or three witnesses. 17. If the member refuses to listen to them, tell it to the church; and if the offender refuses to listen even to the church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector. 18. Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven. 19. Again, truly I tell you, if two of you agree on earth about anything you ask, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven. 20. For where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them."

 

FRATERNAL / SISTERLY CORRECTION

              

               There is an essential requirement needed for Christian discipleship in the community called Church -- needed for members to be unto the image of Christ’s Church that is salt of the earth for preservation and enjoyment of goodness in the world, leaven for the rise of justice, peace, and care for the earth, and light to ascertain the way to the Kingdom of God. Discipleship requires fraternal / sisterly correction of faults, forgiveness for wrong-doers, encouragement to a firm purpose of amendment, rehabilitation of heart, mind, and spirit, and renewed sociological service to neighbor in Jesus’ name. Discipleship requires that one who is hurt be humble and approachable for one who desires to come and ask for forgiveness and shows willingness to compensate for his/her mistake/s and shortcomings.

 

            To improve the quality of discipleship there is the sacrament of penance that some ecclesial denominations avail of, but common to all is the sacrament of criticism and self-criticism, of fraternal/sisterly correction in private in one-on-one fashion, in family, group or community assessments and evaluation, and in formal ecclesiastical hearings, depending. Fraternal / sisterly correction should in spirit of Jesus’ command that we forgive not just three times, not seven times but seventy seven times those who hurt us; in the spirit of Jesus’ prayer: “Forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us.”

 

               Jesus tells us that forgiveness in heaven depends on forgiveness on earth: “Truly I tell you, whatever you bind on earth will be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth will be loosed in heaven.”  We can forgive one another. We have been given the power to do so. The question is: Do we use this power? Are we willing to do so? Do we choose to forgive some hurts but not all hurts? Do we wait for the wrong-doer to first approach and beg for forgiveness? Or can he/she be forgiven even he/she does not ask? How conditional is our granting of forgiveness?

 

            Evangelical forgiveness of faults does not depend on the demands of commutative justice. The thief is forgiven and loved but he/she must return the goods. The murderer is forgiven and loved even before he/she is convicted and jailed. Do we forgive politicians of graft and corruption, or members of the Commission on Appointments who rejected Ms. Gina Lopez and Dr. Judy Taguilwalo? Do we forgive them but demand their resignation? Do we forgive the misguided members of ISIS and the Maute rebels who refuse negotiations? Do we forgive leaders of big business, big government, big military who program their institutions to exploit and oppress the people? Do we forgive priests and ministers for their indiscretions, whatever. Do we forgive activists for their political and organizational mistakes, and bad styles of work; and do they correct and forgive one another?

 

            What is to be done to those with hearts of stone? “If the offender refuses to listen even to the Church, let such a one be to you as a Gentile and a tax collector.”  This means that he/she must not be ostracized and remain unforgiven. He/she must be given patient “special treatment.”  Conditions may be created so the offender may be helped to recognize his/her fault. How did Jesus treat the public sinners and tax collectors?  We are to hate the sin and love the sinner.

 

            And so are Church disciples called to forgiveness of sins.  It is hoped that they, we, can on this matter be exemplars of the Gospel paradigm, that non-believers might consider imitating the Lord who calls all to a life of grace. We begin as Christians forgiving and loving one another, remembering that the sun shines and the rain falls on the just and unjust alike and that God’s love embraces all. ###

 

-- Rev. Francisco R. Albano

    Diocese of Ilagan

 

"El Senor te bendiga y te guarde;
el Senor te mire con agrado y te extienda su amor;
el Senor te muestre su favor y te conceda la paz."
                                          (Numeros 6:24-26)

Blood in the Desert

Ascot Media Group, Inc. 7:09 PM (2 hours ago) to me Dear Albert Casuga : I would appreciate your help getting word out to your audience via your blog and other social media sites on the following exciting new book. Digging deep into the tragedies and struggles of his family and his own life experiences for inspiration, C. Douglas Gordon, a retired business leader, returned to his passion for the history of religions as evidenced in his debut book, Blood in the Desert. Set in the third century AD, as Christianity struggled to survive, Blood in the Desert is the first in the You Left in Me the Faith series. Thank you. Mary Beth Smith Park Cities Publishing 214.725.2823  mbsmith@parkcitiespublishing.com (This press release may be reprinted in part or entirety by any print or broadcast media outlet, or used by any means of social media sharing.) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE First In A Powerful Series, Story Tells How Christianity Survived Some Of The Most Perilous Times In Its History Dallas, TX, September 6, 2017 ― Life is raw and cruel for early Christians in 294 AD. A relentless Roman Empire devoted to torturing and killing believers leaves a young woman named Miriam, newly orphaned after the brutal murder of her martyred parents, enslaved to Quintus, a Roman officer. As she grows into womanhood in his household, she endures the shame of bearing his child, a heartache that becomes unbearable when the baby, Philip, is born blind. In a fit of rage, the ruthless Quintus drives mother and child apart, casting them on perilous separate paths. In this portrait of the enduring supernatural power of love and faith in perilous times, the mysterious wolf Lupa appears, leading Miriam to her new destiny, while her child, young Philip is taken in by nomadic traders. Their dramatic journey through the treacherous devotions of early Christendom illuminates the risks and rewards of faith in the years before the Emperor Constantine found a powerful ally in Yesua and changed the course of history. Until then, all the things modern Christians take for granted - institutions, buildings, meeting spaces and even the gathered texts that make up the New Testament - none of this existed for hundreds of years following the death and resurrection of Christ. Dallas businessman C. Douglas Gordon has translated his organizational and management skills to the task of bringing detail-oriented research to his novels. Inspired by his older brother's deep faith, Doug honors his memory by exploring the roots of Christianity from its earliest appearances in history and through its years of torment and challenge. Doug's series, You Left in Me the Faith, seeks to shed light on the formative period that gave birth to the Church as we know it today. Years of effort have produced an exciting first novel, Blood in the Desert. Doug creates fictional characters whose lives interact with and are impacted by real historical events and figures of the day. Readers can't help but be amazed that Christianity survived at all. The second novel in the series, The Twelve Coins, is currently in progress. Blood in the Desert Park Cities Publishing Original release date: July 2017 Amazon.com release date: July 2017 Available at www.Amazon.com. ISBN-10: 0996853839 ISBN-13: 978-0996853835 ### TIP SHEET: Q & As available on request.