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Health, Fitness and Religion

2024-05-03T18:01:35-04:00

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God forgive us for being single

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Dear Lord, Please forgive me for being single, for not getting married so I could submit myself to the authority of a man who would guide me and make decisions for me, even though I am quite capable of doing so myself. Forgive me for not obeying your command to “go forth and multiply”, even though that command was given at a time when the earth wasn’t over-populated like it is now. Forgive me for daring to have the audacity... Read more

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Family, Parenting and Religion

2024-05-03T18:01:36-04:00

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How should we interpret the stories in the Bible?

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Science book, history book or neither? “Forget science books, give them the Bible!” During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, a friend posted the above comment in response to a meme that showed Santa Claus saying he had been reading people’s posts, and some of them were going to get science books for Christmas. I was tempted to respond by saying that I didn’t become a doctor by reading my Bible, but I decided not to. I think most people... Read more

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2024-05-03T18:01:38-04:00

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A wonderful way to spell joy or a recipe for burnout?

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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The relationship between people pleasing and poor health Does putting myself last really spell “joy”? ‘Jesus and others, then you …. what a wonderful way to spell joy! Jesus and others, then you…. in the life of each girl and each boy! J is for Jesus, for he has first place O is for others we meet face to face Y is for you in whatever you do, Put yourself third and spell “joy”!’ ... Read more

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2024-05-03T18:01:39-04:00

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My voice, my instrument

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Have you ever heard anyone describe your voice as a musical instrument? Vinh Giang, a Vietnamese Australian magician- turned communication skills coach and founder of the Stage Academy, relates an experience where his coach advised him to think of his voice as a piano, which has 88 keys. She demonstrated this by playing the same note on the piano repeatedly and then playing a beautiful melody for comparison. Her point was clear: music is much richer and more expressive when... Read more

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2024-05-03T18:01:40-04:00

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I, too, have a dream

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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What does King’s legacy have to do with birthright citizenship? “I have a dream” January 15 is Martin Luther King Day in the US, which gives us the opportunity to revisit the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr King delivered his famous “I have a dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on August 28, 1963. In addition to referencing the Bible, the iconic speech made references to other important documents such as the... Read more

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Siavash Sobhani

2024-05-03T18:01:42-04:00

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Epiphany – Three Kings Day

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Epiphany – Three Kings Day Celebrating the visit of the Magi Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the East came to Jerusalem, saying, “Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the East and have come to worship Him.” Matthew 2: 1-2 (NKJV) This week many people will celebrate Epiphany on the 6th of January. Epiphany or Three Kings Day commemorates... Read more

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12th Day of Christmas

2024-05-03T18:01:43-04:00

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Dry January or dry wallets … what are you giving up?

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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As the year 2023 comes to a close and 2024 approaches, it seems appropriate to examine some of the practices that are often associated with a new calendar year. Dry January Dry January was started in the UK by Emily Robinson, who signed up for a half marathon in 2011, wanting to get fit and healthy. She knew it would be hard to undergo the necessary training if she continued drinking the same amount of alcohol she was accustomed to,... Read more

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2024-05-03T18:01:44-04:00

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“No room in the inn” and other Christmas myths

Last updated on: May 3, 2024 at 6:01 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Revisiting the narrative of the first Christmas Myth #1: Was there actually no room in a “hotel” (inn)? As Christmas is approaching, it’s a good a time to revisit the story of the first Christmas. Many of us grew up hearing the story of how Joseph and his pregnant wife Mary needed a place where the Baby Jesus could be delivered. The version of the story commonly told is that Joseph and Mary (who was about ready to deliver) arrive... Read more

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2023-12-06T10:28:23-05:00

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“If Jesus comes, I’ll be in my clinic!”

Last updated on: December 6, 2023 at 10:28 am By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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The danger of being so heavenly minded we are of no earthly good A ministry that shares an acronym with the International House of Pancakes (IHOP) has been in the news recently for yet another scandal. This essay is not about the current scandal or the on-going investigation, but rather about some of the teachings of that ministry. According to a commentary by a former member, the staff were subjected to questionable teachings and even discouraged from... Read more

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2023-11-29T17:17:12-05:00

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Christian fiction: Pay God and grow rich!

Last updated on: November 29, 2023 at 5:17 pm By Olapeju Simoyan, MD, MPH

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Image by Blogging Guide on Unsplash Healthy, wealthy and happy! I recently heard a message about a book titled “Jesus wants you to be healthy, wealthy and happy” that someone found in a store, and promptly placed in the “Christian fiction” section. This gave me the idea of writing a series of essays on “Christian fiction.” The first one focused on the prosperity gospel’s approach to health. This essay will focus on financial prosperity. The idea that God wants us... Read more

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