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The Stomach and the Spirit: Prep Work You Can’t Live Without

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  Your stomach is an unsung hero. It doesn’t store food—it transforms it. The moment a bite hits your stomach, a complex symphony starts: powerful muscles churn it, strong acids dissolve it, enzymes slice nutrients into absorbable pieces. It’s relentless. Within hours, your meal is broken down into fuel your body can actually use. Without this process, even the healthiest superfood is worthless—it would pass through untouched, leaving you malnourished. Your Other Digestive System Jesus promised a Helper—the Holy Spirit—who works in much the same way (John 14:26). Just as your stomach takes in raw material and makes it usable, the Spirit takes God’s Word, life experiences, and even struggles, and breaks them down into wisdom, strength, and growth you can actually live out. You can hear a great sermon, read powerful verses, or receive godly advice—but without the Spirit’s inner “churning,” it never nourishes your soul. Acids, Enzymes, and Conviction Your stomach’s acids are strong en...

How Should We Protect Our Stomachs?

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The stomach is a muscular organ in the upper abdomen that plays a crucial role in digestion. Its primary function is to digest food. This digestive process involves storing, mixing, and chemically breaking down food, preparing it for further processing in the small intestine. Digestion is important because it ensures that the body gets the nutrition it needs to function properly. Since the stomach is involved in the digestive process, it is important to make sure the stomach is working properly and effectively.  This organ works every day and often becomes overtaxed by overeating and other factors. When the stomach becomes overburdened it can lead to a variety of uncomfortable symptoms and, in severe cases, even more serious health issues. To avoid this happening, here are a few health tips to care for the stomach and avoid overtaxing it. Eat smaller portions of meal . It improves digestion and it prevents the feeling of heaviness after eating. It also helps manage and control weig...