Wellness for the Glory of God :
Living Well After 40 With Joy and Contentment in all of Life was
written by John Dunlop, MD. This book is such an inspirational read,
that I tended to dwell on different sections, so it has taken me a
little time to get through it. But, I want to encourage you to read
this very well written book, because it helps us to learn how to
depend upon God and His guidance in all the areas of our lives.
Dr.
Dunlop discusses what wellness really means: “wellness is the
blessed state of experiencing all spheres of life functioning in
harmony with God's ordained purpose.” Then he breaks down the term
“wellness” into different areas of our life and how God intends
for us to be well. He breaks it down into 1. physical wellness 2.
mental wellness 3. social wellness 4. financial wellness 5. spiritual
wellness and last 6. emotional wellness. In this book, Dunlop, who is
a geriatrician (one who treats older adults), shares with us stories
of different patients who are going through the various steps of
wellness he discusses. He uses them as examples to help his readers
better understand each concept.
One
thing I really liked about this book, is he uses scriptures to back
up his discussion. He also includes at the end a list of the
scriptures he used and what page they are on. The use of scriptures
made this book more meaningful to me, because I depend on the Word to
help me grow as a Christian.
As one
who is over forty, this book shows me the steps I need to take to
stay well in all areas of my life. He shows examples of his patients,
scriptural examples to back up what he talks about and his knowledge
of each area as a physician. When one thinks of being well, he or she
may only consider physical wellness. I know I tend to do that myself.
But, being well means so much more and covers so many more areas of
our lives. How well are you? Do you know what wellness in the areas I
listed above means? If not, you need to get this book from Family
Christian Bookstore and read it.
I am
sponsoring a giveaway for this book!! Make sure you comment here and
go through the requirements in the Giveaway Tools section and maybe
you will win a copy! Thank you for stopping to read my review of this
greatly informative book. You can find this book at Family Christian Bookstore online at http://www.familychristian.com/catalog/product/view/id/273669/
Teresa
Family
Christian Bookstore Blogger
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