What are Herbal Energetics? Many times we hear a word and it evokes a thought or a belief we may have that might not be accurate. This is very often the case when Christians hear the word “energetics” used in herbal medicine. We may correlate this word to mystical pagan beliefs and practices, but such a correlation is not always…
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Three Guiding Principles for Christian Herbalists
In a course I recently finished, I was asked to write down three guiding principles I would like to base my herbal practice on. As I reflected on this lesson, I asked myself “What is it that I want to accomplish through herbal medicine?” As I pondered this question, I determined that I want to be the hands and feet…
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Should Christians Use Herbs?
When I was a little girl, we spent our summer days playing outside. I don’t remember ever putting on sunscreen, so sunburns were inevitable. We’d come in beet red and parched, and my mom would have us break off a piece of aloe vera to rub over the sunburns. We didn’t like being all gooped up with the slimy aloe…
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Herbalism from Pagan Roots?
Does herbalism come from pagan roots? I have been doing some research lately on the subject of Christians and herbalism. I am always amazed at the logic (or lack thereof) being used to discredit the use of herbs and suggest that Christians should have no part in their use. I came across one article on the Christian Medical Fellowship website…
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