He came to save the lost by showing people they needed to believe in Him. Healing was one of the methods he used to show people that He had come from God, so that they should listen to Him, believe and do what He said to do.  Nicodemus: "We all know that God has sent you to teach us. Your miraculous signs are evidence that God is with you." John 3:2  Others: And many of the people believed on him, and said, 'When Christ cometh, will he do more miracles than these which this man hath done?' John 7:31  Jesus Himself said, But if I do his work, believe in the evidence of the miraculous works I have done, even if you don't believe me. Then you will know and understand that the Father is in me, and I am in the Father John 10:38  Our mission is the same as Jesus said, as we do the works that we have been sent to do: Heal the sick and preach the gospel Matthew 10:7-8 --  then people will believe that we have the information that they need to begin a relationship with God.

Summary: Consider Jesus' mission.


Your artist's statement is a piece of very personal writing. Once you've finished writing, let it rest overnight before your reread it. Taking some time will help you take a step back and give you the detachment necessary to polish the writing without violating your sense of integrity and safety. Before you go public with your statement, get feedback. Show your art and statement to friends, friends' friends, and maybe even a stranger or two.  Make sure your readers get it, that they understand what you want them to understand. When they don't, or you have to explain yourself, do a rewrite and eliminate the confusion. Keep in mind that you alone are the authority for what is true about your work, but feedback on clarity, tone and technical matters such as spelling and punctuation never hurts. Many times, a little rearranging is all that's necessary to make your statement a clean, clear read. If you need help, find someone who writes or edits and have them fix the problem. Make the most of your artist statement and use it to promote your work to gallery owners, museum curators, photo editors, publications and the general public. Save all the notes and drafts that you've made. You'll want to revise and update your artist's statement from time to time to reflect changes in your work. Having your original notes and drafts at your disposal will help you to immerse yourself in your past thought processes and will give you a sense of creative continuity.

Summary: Let it rest. Seek feedback. Revise as needed. Use your statement. Save all your notes and drafts.


Many airports have fitness centers and even yoga areas. If your airport has one, use it! You can get in some cardio, give your limbs a good stretch and get your blood flowing before boarding another cramped flight. If there’s no gym in your airport, you can always bring some workout clothes in your carry-on bag and go for a quick jog around the terminals.  If you plan on doing an intense workout, find out if the airport offers shower facilities. Airport Gyms is a useful website where you can search for fitness centers in or around airports in the U.S. and Canada. Visit the site at http://www.airportgyms.com/. Bring your laptop and take advantage of the free wireless internet access, if your airport offers it (most do). You can finally knock out all those emails you’ve been meaning to send, or put the finishing touches on an important presentation that’s coming up. If you’re a student, get started on that paper that’s due next week, or try to get through a few chapters of your assigned reading. Whether you’re traveling for business, pleasure or otherwise, there will be probably be tons of stuff you need to do once you finally arrive. Make a to-list while you’re waiting so you don’t miss a beat! Include errands and other necessary stuff on your list, but don’t forget to block out some time to see the sights and even just to rest. Check with one of your airline’s ticket agents at the layover airport to see if you can switch your flight. You might be able to get an earlier or later flight if there are seats available, at no extra cost. If your schedule is flexible and you really want to explore the area or city you’re in, consider giving up your seat and taking a later flight out. This won’t always be a realistic option, but if you have the opportunity, take it!

Summary: Work out at the airport gym. Catch up on email, homework or work tasks. Make a to-do list for when you arrive at your destination. Find out if you can bump your flight.


Getting at least 30 minutes of aerobic exercise 5 days a week helps keep your mood high by releasing endorphins. As an added bonus, your overall health will improve with regular exercise. While there isn’t much evidence that following a certain diet helps your anxiety, eating at regular times definitely does. This prevents your blood sugar from crashing and depressing your mood. Lack of sleep makes your anxiety and overall mood worse. Do your best to relax at night and stay in bed for a full 8 hours for the best results. Deep breathing and meditation help cut down on your daily stress and reduce your anxiety. Stopping and counting to 10 if you’re feeling overwhelmed is a good way to maintain your composure. Both of these can increase your heart rate, which increases your anxiety and can even trigger a panic attack. The other risk of alcohol is that you can develop a dependence on it if you always drink to make yourself feel better. It’s best to use other methods to calm yourself down.
Summary: Exercise regularly to improve your mood and health. Eat well-balanced meals at regular times. Get 7-8 hours of sleep every night. Practice relaxation techniques to calm yourself down. Limit your caffeine and alcohol intake.