Wellness - HopeandHealing.org

	Foundations for Wellness

	What is Wellness? Wellness is the act of trust and faith in our well-being, no matter what happens to our body or our loved ones.

	Loving God with Your Body When we turn to unhealthy things to deal with our emotions or stress, it's like honoring a false god.

	Faith and Food The Bible provides a broad range of perspectives on the relation of faith and food.

	Walking as a Focal Practice Arthur Paul Boers encourages all Christians to begin walking - for physical fitness and spiritual health.

	Abide in Me Dale Fletcher connects scripture to health and wellness.

	Fair Weather Runner Running has taught me this: my daily practice of faith (and wellness) is a journey.

	Ideas for Wellness

	Walk & Talk The first month of a year-long walking Bible study. Organized by week, this month's topic is "New Beginnings."

	Ten Alternatives to a Bake Sale There are more ways to raise money for a church mission trip or the youth group besides unhealthy, baked goods.

	Camping Camping as a church is a way to connect with our five senses, with each other and with God.

	Prayerful Running Rev. Roger Joslin talks about he has made the normal practice of running a sacred practice

	Your Church Building From church kitchens to those extra classrooms, there are many way to emphasize health throughout your churchfacility.