![]() ![]() Idolatry disobeys orders and ignores any signal to stop. How many times did you look at your phone today? Could you give up coffee tomorrow?Įvery one of us is in a constant battle with idolatry-the worship, love, and desire of something or someone more than God. Oh, and before you pass over this and think I’m only talking about the alcohol, drug, or s*x addict, think again. It wants to take over your identity, so that you are more shame than human.Įnvy starts undetected, and when left unchecked, it divides and divides until it eats all your joy.Īsk anyone who is battling addiction, and they will tell you they feel stuck. Sounds to me like anxiety-obsessing over thoughts, worries, and fears. He continues his explanation by stating that “cancer cells divide more than they should, regardless of the signals they receive to stop dividing.” They have “the ability to disobey orders and continue growing.” It’s hard to escape these effects of sin, especially when they seem to be “stuck in ‘always on’ mode,” which is how Dr. Weariness from the weight of carrying life’s burdens. Unforgiveness toward someone who has harmed you. Your past trauma that never seems to leave. Someone in your life that is difficult to love. We’ve all been affected by the cancer of sin and are helplessly grasping for a cure. Maybe it is actual cancer or another illness staring you in the face. Man was made in the image of God, complete and full of glory in His presence. ![]() This sounds very similar to what happened in the book of Genesis. Longo explains the genesis of cancer cells: “When certain genes in cancer cells are modified through a mutation (a change in the DNA sequence), they become oncogenes.” Since cancer is so rampant, I was fascinated by what this doctor had to say, so I checked out his book, The Longevity Diet, from my local library. Where I geek out the most is connecting how the human body makes sense through a biblical worldview of the Creation, Fall, Redemption, and Restoration story.įor example, I recently listened to an interview with a physician named Valter Longo, who shared his research regarding cancer and nutrition. I love studying the human body because God’s glory is magnificently displayed in the intricate and unique way He created us, and nutrition plays a vital role in our health and well-being. And it’s not going away.įor those of you that don’t know this, I am a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and a big nerd when it comes to nutrition and health. I’m confident to assume that you know someone who had it, has it, or maybe it’s you yourself that had to hear the shocking diagnosis. I’ve already had two large polyps removed (thankfully benign) by the age of 30, and I’ve lost count how many times I’ve drunk that horrid stuff that makes you run to the bathroom before a colonoscopy, to consistently screen for inflammation and cancer. Another friend’s new year started with the devastation of finding out that her boyfriend has it.Īs for me, I have a higher risk of colorectal cancer because of my inflammatory bowel disease. A close friend had a tumor removed on her hand. Recently, a family member received news that it has spread throughout her body. I don’t know about you, but I feel sick when I hear the word “cancer.” I’ve personally known five people who have died of this horrific disease in 2022.
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