Quercetin, a Great booster…

Quercetin is one of the most abundant chemical compounds in fruits and vegetables. Quercetin is an important member of a large group of plant compounds called flavonoids. Flavonoids have potent antioxidant properties, but also have recently been shown to have anti-inflammatory and antihistamine effects. Foods particularly high in quercetin include apples, onions, parsley, purple grape juice and tea. As we study the therapeutic uses of quercetin, we quickly realize why God spread it so widely throughout the plant kingdom. Quercetin helps to alleviate allergy symptoms. Studies show it inhibits the release of histamines from certain types of red blood cells and thus functions as a mild antihistamine.

HIS personal calls are rare and unexpected

Doctor Stanley recalled a time when he was faced with a particularly difficult decision. Everything about the opportunity in front of him seemed wrong, like the timing and the circumstances. Choosing to pursue the prospect didn’t really make sense at all. Though, Dr. Stanley simply wanted to turn it down. He understood the importance of praying first. As he spent time with the Lord, God gave him a clear vision of what He expected next from Dr. Stanley’s life. He accepted the seemingly illogical, ill-timed offer and reaped great blessing for his obedience.

As Christians, we expect the Holy Spirit to direct our thoughts through prayer and Scripture. But sometimes God may choose to intervene more directly in a person’s life, as he did with Dr. Stanley that day.

The Bread of Life, july 10th

Looking carefully lest any root of bitterness springing up cause trouble, and by this many become defiled. – Hebrews 12:15. In June 1966, Rubin “Hurricane” Carter, a celebrated boxer, along with an acquaintance were convicted of murder in a highly publicized and racially charged trial. The boxer maintained his innocence and became his own jailhouse lawyer. After serving 19 years, Carter was released when the verdict was overturned. As a free man, he reflected: “Wouldn’t anyone under those circumstances have a right to be bitter? . . . I’ve learned that bitterness only consumes the vessel that contains it. And for me to permit bitterness to control or infect my life in any way whatsoever would be to allow those who imprisoned me to take even more than, they’ve already taken.”