God does not want us to be rich

Several well-known preachers in the United States today attract phenomenal crowds to their weekly services. The main attraction? Telling the congregation God wants them to be rich.

This line of thought is certainly a very welcome change from the old hellfire and brimstone message. It is also a major relief from so much emphasis on suffering and guilt in many mainline Christian Churches. However, is it really true that God will or will not be pleased with us, depending on whether our actions align with God’s plan in life for us? Before we traipse off once a week to joyfully affirm God wants us to be rich, we should pause long enough to ask ourselves some serious questions.

What's keeping you from achieving your health goals?

I often contemplate why some people, despite their best efforts, are unable to get well. I believe this is a common challenge for physicians and patients. Just as there are no cookie-cutter approaches to healing, there can be many reasons why a person does not find desired relief.

"I'm not going to the right practitioner." The confidence you have in your physician has an enormous impact on the outcome you will achieve. It's always best to go to a practitioner based on referral. More than likely, your friends and colleagues can refer you to a practitioner. The best practices in the world got that way because of referrals. Key factors for a healthy relationship with your practitioner: He or she is spends time with you (more than five minutes!), is passionate about your well-being, listens to you, and willingly answers all of your questions.