As you might have heard, The Essential Way team just returned from Young Living’s 2018 International Grand Convention. Convention was a new experience for us this time, even though we have been going for years. It seemed as though we spent the entire time maneuvering our way around 30,000 people going to different workshops at […]
How Does Exercising Your Senses Make You More Mature?
In Hebrews 5:12-14, the author identifies mature Christians as “those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.” Christian maturity is the result of constantly exercising our spiritual senses. The human body has five senses—sight, hearing, smelling, tasting, and touch—which act as inputs to the brain. These five senses are […]
What’s on your mind?? (Supporting your brain power!)
SUPPORTING BRAIN HEALTH: PRACTICAL TIPS Thanks to Dr. Tom Reed for his contributions to this section. Read Part 1 for more info. Manage stress. We all talk about this, but what can you do today to actually make progress? What can you say “no” to? Can you choose to spend less time at a screen and more time in […]
This man couldn’t even run a short race…
A couple of years ago, James Lawrence could barely finish a 4-mile run, but last year he completed a world record and ran 50 triathlons in 50 consecutive days! Most of us aren’t called to this kind of exercise. But James’ story shows us that no matter where we are at, we can always get […]
Is Your Past Dictating Your Future? (Emotions & Letting Go)
At the 2015 Young Living Convention, Dr. Tom Reed talked about the effects of brain and body health on the spiritual part of life. Health problems are caused by negative emotions — anger, bitterness, unforgiveness, resentment, depression.We cannot live in the past. We must be free, and live for today. When you finally forgive someone, you […]
Your Brain on Essential Oils
We love learning about the science of essential oils from Dr. Oliver Weneker. He recently posted some interesting research that he is just starting about the effects of Young Living essential oils on our brains. Enjoy reading his post below! We’ll add more information as it becomes available. If you can’t see the whole post, […]
Stamp of Approval
In II Timothy 2:15, we are told to be diligent to present ourselves as workmen who are approved by God. The word translated “approved” is the Greek word dokimos which was a title given to money changers who were men of integrity who were scrupulously honest and always carried only genuine coins. In those days […]
Preparing to Run the Race
In 1 Corinthians 9:24-27, Paul uses the analogy of an athlete getting himself ready to run the race with the goal of winning the prize. This athlete will go to great lengths to prepare for the race especially in the prize is something of great value. Imagine an athlete who sets his sights on winning […]
Giving Thanks
As the year 2015 draws to a close, we can look back and be thankful for all the Lord has done for us. Even though it seems like the world and our nation is in a moral decline, and in spite of trials, crises, and troubles in our lives, we are to give thanks to […]
Spiritual Immunity
It is an undisputed fact that we are under constant attack from the enemy. Just as we strive to develop an immunity to the bacteria and viruses that are trying to compromise our physical health, we must build up our spiritual immunity to the attacks of the enemy. How do we overcome the attacks of […]