"Oh, For a Faith That Heals!" That’s the title of a recent mental medicine update about a study by Thomas Oxman Associates. The study found that patients undergoing open-heart surgery who receive strength and comfort from religion were three times more likely to survive than those who had no comfort from faith!
Responding to the article, Everett Koop, former Surgeon General, made this statement:
It's good for the body as well!
People who have faith have a different world view from those who do not have faith. They believe in the sovereignty of a God who makes no mistakes. And they believe, as Robert Browning expressed, "Our times are in His hands. Trust God. See all. Don’t be afraid.”
A connection like this to our Father in Heaven is not only good for the soul, it’s good for the body as well.
Confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and wonderful results (James 5:16 NLT).
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Dr. Faulkner was the very first person of note and influence who shared his content with us at
HEARTLIGHT.org beginning in 1996.
Paul Faulkner taught on the Abilene Christian University campus full-time for 35 years. He was honored in 1982 as the university’s Teacher of the Year. He has written several books and was a much sought-after speaker and seminar leader along with his Marriage Enrichment partner, Dr. Carl Brecheen. Dr. Faulkner mentored many ministers and church leaders, shared his loving homespun humor and wisdom through many channels, and endeared himself to thousands. Our dear friend and mentor went to be with the Lord in 2022, but his legacy lives on in the lives of those he touched and made better.
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