Jan. 13, 2010 — Bring God into the mix

Dr. Edward Hallowell is a child and adult psychologist who taught at Harvard for more than 20 years but left to focus on a clinical practice and writing.

In an article for Psychology Today, Hallowell offered several suggestions in dealing with excessive worry. But he finally said this:  “Talk to God when you feel worried. 

"Brain scans and EEG monitors show beneficial changes in the brain during meditation and prayer. The changes correlate with most of our measures of improved health, including longevity and reduced incidence of illness.”

Well, in essence Hallowell’s message is the same as Jesus'.  If we are excessively worried, bring God into the mix.

Just a thought. I'm Sid Batts from First Presbyterian Church in downtown Greensboro, fpcgreensboro.org.