APRIL Timely Topics-sunshine, spring, special days

In the northern hemisphere, spring brings longer, warmer days but also health challenges. The season is ideal for outdoor activities like walking, cycling, and gardening. Christians may observe Easter in April. The month also raises awareness about sunburn, insect bites, and water safety. Additionally, April 19 marks a solemn day for Oklahoma, remembering the 1995 bombing.

In the northern half of the earth, it’s finally spring all month long. Warmer, longer days are pleasant but can bring new health challenges and opportunities.

I hope you can take advantage of the warmth to be outdoors doing fun and healthy activities-walking, biking, swimming, gardening, and playing with kids. I’ll share some posts to help you do those activities safely.

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Faith, hope, and love

Christians often observe Easter in April, depending on when it falls on the calendar.

April timely topics include

April 19-remembering Oklahoma City

On April 19, 1995, a domestic terrorist left a bomb in a truck in front of the federal building in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; I had lived there for 7 years while in medical school and residency. 168 people died, including 19 children. Until 9/11/2001, it was the largest loss of life due to terrorism on U.S. soil.

The incident was shocking and traumatic to our entire country but especially here in our state. Oklahoma is usually a peaceful place; we deal with tornadoes and floods but not bombings. So every year we remember the victims, their families, and especially those who rescued the wounded, and the survivors who rebuilt their lives.

window at the Oklahoma City bombing museum
Oklahoma City National Memorial and Museum

exploring the HEART of health

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The featured image at the top of this post is a beautiful dogwood tree. They bloom in the spring here in Oklahoma.

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“write them on your heart”- Weekend Words

“write them on your heart” more weekend words from Proverbs

Proverbs, Wisdom Day by Day

colorful painted tiles displayed on wall
Children painted tiles to express condolences when the federal building in Oklahoma City was bombed in 1995. The tiles are displayed outside the memorial museum now.

 

Proverbs 3:3-8 , ERV (Easy to Read Version)

“Don’t ever let love and loyalty leave you. Tie them around your neck, and write them on your heart.

 Then God will be pleased and think well of you and so will everyone else.

 Trust the Lord completely, and don’t depend on your own knowledge.

 With every step you take, think about what he wants, and he will help you go the right way.

 Don’t trust in your own wisdom, but fear and respect the Lord and stay away from evil.

 If you do this, it will be like a refreshing drink and medicine for your body.”

 

 

Proverbs is perhaps the most practical book in the Bible. These words of wisdom grew out of the common experiences of human life.

The teachers of ancient times were eager to share what they had learned about life. Their insights helped them in their daily living and their relationships.

The reward of wisdom is a better and happier life.”

Spiritual Formation Bible, published by Zondervan

 

more about the Oklahoma City bombing at this link-

In Oklahoma, a time to mourn and a time to dance-Tuesday Travels

 

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