LIVING STONES: THE ART OF DISTRACTION

“Clamour shall clean put out the voice of wisdom, The printing-presses with their clapping wings, Fouling your nourishment.

who meditates on the Word of God

Lloyd Pulley, Senior Pastor

Harpy wings, Filling your minds all day with foolish things, Will tame the eagle thought: till she sings Parrot-like in her cage to please dark kings.” (C.S. Lewis in the Pilgrims Regress)

In the biblical book of Proverbs, wisdom is personified as calling out to all humanity (Proverbs 8:1), but there seems to be a blockade in our minds that prevents all but the most diligent seeker from hearing!

In his day, C.S. Lewis believed the constant newsfeeds dulled the minds of the average person, thus taming their thoughts. Today, we are caged in by our tech devices as they distract our focus from essential matters! The constant intrusion of social media makes it almost impossible to reflect and thus discern what we should act upon. We are paralyzed with trivia.

The Bible says in Psalm 1 that he

“…shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that brings forth its fruit in its season” (v3). In a time of famine for the truth, the one who digs deep in the Bible, God’s Word, will be fruitful! There is such turmoil today that it is much easier to ignore the significant problems we face. Weary of bad news, we resort to various amusements to forget our troubles. But will we end up parroting the narrative to please evil elitists who have rejected God, the Bible, and defiled marriage and family? Get back to the Bible! Know the truth! The truth will set you free.

When Auto Accidents Occur

By Dr. Anthony DeLuca, Director of DeLuca Family Chiropractic in Old Bridge, New Jersey, Selected for the Olympic training center in San Diego California and Colorado Springs Colorado

The roads in the United States are among the busiest in the world. tAccording to Statista, more than 218 million Americans hold a valid driver’s license. Due predominantly to a combination of alcohol abuse, speed and reckless driving, approximately three million of these individuals are injured in car crashes every year with two million suffering permanent injuries per DriverKnowledge.com.

But if you didn’t guess already, the news gets even worse if you live in New Jersey.

In a recent article, Forbes recently called New Jersey the home to the nation’s “second worst drivers” and Newark, Jersey City, Paterson and Elizabeth among cities with the most car accident claims based on a study from Allstate Insurance. This was even veri ed by the New Jersey Department of Transportation (NJDOT), which found 273,473 total car crashes and 62,690 related injuries in the state in 2016.

The reasons are many. Some accidents are unavoidable -the result of bad timing, poor weather, awful conditions, vehicle failure or dreadful luck. Insurers have reported that deer or large animals played a role in more than 1 million car crashes just a few years ago. Life is sometimes unfair, especially on the road.

Then again, there are the accidents where someone is de nitely at fault. But don’t kid yourself, it’s not a mistake if you know it’s wrong before you do it.

First, always wear a seatbelt. The statistics listed by DriverKnoweldge.com should stun staggering anyone who does not regularly wear a seatbelt. As stated by the website,1 in 7 people do not wear a seatbelt while driving even though they reduce the risk of death by 45% and cut the risk of serious injury by 50%. In addition, people who don’t wear seatbelts are also 30 times more likely to be ejected from the vehicle during a crash.

Next, do not drink and drive. The National Highway Traf c Safety Administration, the National Safety Council and National Institute of Health reported more than 10,000 deaths from drunk driving collisions from 2006-2016. Every day, almost 30 people in the United States die in drunk-driving crashes daily, while more than 1,900 people in 2018 were killed in alcohol-related crashes where drivers had lower alcohol levels as stated by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Another serious problem on today’s road is distracted driving. Once again, DriversKnowledge.com’s statistics are spot-on.

Every year, more than 1060 people are injured in crashes that involve a distracted driver. This includes being more than 23 times more likely to crash while texting and driving. In addition, researchers have proven the correlation between cellphone use and reckless driving. Some studies have even equated handsfree operation to driving drunk. One university found that motorists who spoke on handsfree cellphones were 18 percent slower in braking.

So, you can be the safest driver in the world and still be the victim of the other guy’s bad decisions. As a result, it’s always important to drive safe and smart. But, if catastrophe or the other guy should strike, it is imperative to reach out for the proper certi ed care. The right treatment can oftentimes not only reduce pain and increase exibility, but overcome weeks, months, or even years of needless suffering.

For more information on methods for treating the injuries and pain associated with motor vehicle incidents please contact DeLuca Family Chiropractic at (732) 679-2414 or visit our website at www.dfccares.com. The of ce’s professional staff located at 2309 Hwy 516 in Old Bridge, NJ is dedicated to tailoring chiropractic programs targeted toward wellness and personal injury.