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Well-watered treesRain is a huge blessing in parched Texas where I live. Water gives life and fruitfulness to God's creation. In the same way, Scripture tells us that people who trust in the Lord will be "like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream" (Jeremiah 17:8 NIV).

Ask DeborahQUESTION: If spiritual health is part of holistic health, what should I be doing to improve my spiritual health?

Day of PrayerIf you're praying for spiritual revival in our country, the place to start is with the campus. "As students go, so goes the nation." The Collegiate Day of Prayer is Thursday, Feb. 23, 2012.

Psalm 26:2-3“Reflection is active, purposeful thought applied to an experience to understand the meaning of that experience for the individual. The aim of this purposeful thought is to gain understanding, which then leads to changes in what we do, and new perspectives.

Ecclesiastes 3:1-2, NLTThese days, DNR (do not resuscitate) often is seen on patients’ records. Ideally, it indicates that the person has weighed the pros and cons of having life extended by “heroic” measures. Sometimes, however, a life goes on longer than would seem humane, even without heroic measures.

NCF at FSUThere is new life in the NCF group at Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida. Praise God!

"Last year, the FSU group had critically dwindled," said Bonnie Hann, NCF Chapter Liaison. "The faculty advisor prayed faithfully and one student ignited a spark that really caught on. It's exciting."

JCN Editorby Kathy Schoonover-Shoffner, JCN Editor

How do you maintain your sense of vocation and calling as a nurse or nurse educator? Recently I was asked to speak on this challenging topic at two events hosted by Seattle Pacific University. What a rich experience we had together!

by Mitzie R. Meyers

I am the faculty advisor for the NCF group at Southeastern Louisiana University. We are very excited about how God has worked wonders in our efforts to reach out to those in need.

JCNThe Journal of Christian Nursing is being featured as the “journal of the month” by Lippincott, Wilkins and Williams. LWW is offering a special rate for JCN subscriptions through February 2012. Take advantage of this limited discount offer and be enriched throughout the year in your nursing practice.

From the Heart JCN CollectionFrom the Heart is a collection of 27 stories of nursing care and compassion that communicate the heart of great nursing.

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