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- Leprosy, Armadillos, and YouLeprosy, an ancient infectious disease, still lurks in many parts of the world, including the United States. Armadillos can carry the bacteria that causes this disease, but you may not have to worry.
Armadillos Can Carry Leprosy?A recent study links leprosy in the United States with armadillos. There have been other unusual cases of animal borne illnesses, as well.- Research Shows Possible Link Between Armadillos, LeprosyAccording to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, armadillos may be the culprits for causing some of the leprosy cases in the southern United States.
- Bible Study Lesson/Notes for 2 Kings 5: Naaman the Syrian is Healed from LeprosyHere are my notes and hand-out for teaching an Adult Sunday School class on 2 Kings 5. This tells the story of Naaman the Aramean (Syrian), the prophet Elisha, and how Naaman was healed from leprosy. This study is designed to be interactive.
- Infectious Diseases: Existence of Leprosy and How to Avoid ItLeprosy does still exist. There aren't many cases of it, but it is there and we should all be aware of how to avoid it.
- Ready, Willing and Able: A Sermon Based on Mark 1:29-45We can't do it ourselves. And as God incarnate, Jesus says and shows he is ready, willing and able to heal us, deliver us and save us.
- Bible Trivia III: Who was Healed of Leprosy by Dipping in the River?If he had been asked to do a great thing he was ready to do it, but a simple thing like dipping in the river he was upset about. Are we so different?
- Understanding Depression and Nervous Emotional DisordersDepression is pervasive, insidious and baffling. What does depression look like? Don't overlook depression just because a person looks happy. Depressed people have a high pain tolerance. Depression is like emotional leprosy.
- Carville : First American Leprosy ColonyCarville : The first leprosy colony in America. Helped find a treatment for the disease
- Jesus Heals 10 Men from Leprosy: Sunday School Lesson and Craft Idea for KidsJesus heals ten men from leprosy--why we must remember to thank Jesus for healings.
- Leprosy or Hansen's Disease: Tuberculoid and Lepromatous TypesThis article discusses one of the oldest diseases known to man, with an emphasis on its two types and their respective symptoms.
Infectious Diseases Part II: Leprosy (Hansen's Disease)Leprosy is not the disease once hated and feared. With the advent of modern antibiotics, leprosy, known as Hansen's Disease, is now highly treatable.
The Untouchable Leprosy PatientsNearly 90% of 5 million prevailing leprosy patients in India are neglected by their own families and society.- Leprosy: Modern Facts About an Ancient DiseaseLeprsoy is an ancient and widely feared disease.
- Symptoms, Treatment and Prevention of LeprosyThis article will describe in detail the treatment which has made leprosy much less to be feared than was formerly the case.
- Leprosy: Ancient Disease Posing a New Challenge in Americathis article discusses leprosy and the disease in America
- Leprosy: Symptoms and TreatmentLeprosy, otherwise known as Hansen's Disease, is a bacterial disease, caused by Mycobacterium Leprae infection.
Living with LeprosyI was finally called into the doctor's office and told what would change my life forever. I had leprosy (also known as Hansen's disease).- Armadillos and LeprosyArmadillos in Texas and Louisiana have been found to carry the leprosy bacteria. Nobody is quite sure why they are infected, but it's possible that they can transmit the disease to people.
- Leprosy and Hansen's Disease ExplainedLeprosy also known as Hansen's disease explained briefly in simple terms.
- Bible Study Notes for Numbers 12Miriam is famous for being Moses' sister and for saving his life as a baby. Yet the most significant event recorded in the Bible (in Numbers 12) about her life is when God metaphorically "spits in her face" and she is struck with leprosy.
- His Hands Reveal His ConpassionThis is the first essay in the series about the hand of the LORD being revealed to us.
The Prayer of the LeperIn this villanelle, a leper asks God to help him.
Eight Deadly Diseases and Their SymptomsThere are hundreds of illnesses in the world, some more virulent and dangerous than others. The causes are myriad.- The SaviorPerspective.
- A Review of the First and Second Chronicles of Thomas CovenantStephen Donaldson has produced a very dark yet satisfying fantasy series that is well written, has great characters and has an intriguing plot.
- Bible Story: Jesus Heals Ten LepersThe story of the ten lepers teaches us the importance of the virtue of gratitude.
The Proud ChristianA short piece about the life changing God has done to his servant.- Young Heroes MYLES PERRYIn the West, we think of leprosy as a disease that existed only in ancient times.
Emotional and Co-Dependent Recovery: Let Pain Be Your GuideIt's so easy, when facing a painful situation, to hide from negative feelings. But anger, frustration, pain, suffering guide us. Doctors say when recommending treatment to 'let pain be your guide'. This works in co-dependent recovery, too.- Finding Where Jesus Heals a Man with Leprosy in the BibleJesus heals a man with leprosy.
- How to Treat LeucodermaDo you have white patches on your skin? A discussion of the treatment options and causes of leucoderma.
- Numbers 12 and ForgivenessChapter 12 of the book of Numbers gives us some great insight into forgiving, forgetting, and consequences.
- A Way with WordsAs Steve Martin once (perhaps approximately) said, "Some people have a way with words, and some people ... have ... not way, I guess." This is a bit of silliness.
- God, Are You Listening?You may know God exists, but have you ever doubted and wondered if He still hears you when you pray?
- True Value: How to Find Your True Worth and Identity Through the ScripturesHow to find your true worth and identity through the scriptures.
- Are You Hurting Inside?In Kings 2: Chapter 5, of the Bible we learn about King Naaman. He appeared fine on the outside and was, as the Bible states, a valiant soldier. He was undoubtedly hurting inside. Are you like King Naaman?
- Leprosysex trafficking...
- Amazing ArmadillosIf you're trying to watch your figure, don't eat too much armadillo! These little mammals pack 780 calories in just one pound of meat, which is just one of the many amusing unknown facts.
- Help Me LordAfter reading about the Christ being lashed with a Cat O' Nine Tails, A man cries out to God for forgiveness of sins. He doesn't want false theatrics, which he feels is dishonoring God.