Amelia January 11, 2015 Family, Health 1,977
Ice-cream was once hot. It was the go-to dessert, best midnight snack, and the remedy for sadness. But like most treats, the better it tastes the more damage it does to our health… Until yogurt that is. The heat is now on the sweet delight that’s loaded with health benefits. ...
Read More » January 11, 2015 Featured, Heart Warming 4,164
Remember the last time you were truly happy and filled with joy? There was a time I kept a list of things in life that brought me joy. When did I stop adding to that list? More importantly, why did I stop? There was a time that I would sit quietly (back before children and a real ...
Read More » Darlene January 11, 2015 Faith 2,291
What would happen if we thoroughly ruminated about something before reaching a conclusion? Reviewed, churned over, dwelt on the pros and cons of certain decisions. Or say, shopper’s remorse, resulting from impulsive behavior. Like having items we don’t want, can’t use, doesn’t fit, don’t need to sleep with, don’t need ...
Read More » Samantha Arroyo January 11, 2015 Faith 3,110
The site where Jesus was tried before Pontius Pilot, just prior to His brutal execution, is now open to the public. This enormous piece of history, buried beneath an abandoned prison near the Tower of David Museum grounds, was first discovered by archaeologists in 1999. According to the Washington Post, ...
Read More » Ashley Nicole January 11, 2015 Faith, Health, Teens 4,125
Our feelings are very human and part of what makes us frail. To limit our frailty, we find ways to harden or suppress or otherwise numb our emotions. We may ignore our hearts, ignore other people’s feelings, use distraction like substances or video games or other addictions, or simply avoid ...
Read More » Denise Ferrell January 11, 2015 Featured, Health 2,868
Adrenal fatigue and exhaustion occurs when the adrenal glands are unable to properly meet the demands of stress, and it may be more prevalent than even the medical community realizes. Are you exhausted, feeling rundown, having difficulty handling stress, or craving sweets or caffeine? No, this is not the Vitameatavegamin ...
Read More » Renee January 11, 2015 Entertainment, Featured 2,107
Recent opposition has taken place in regards to a new television series airing this weekend on TLC (Formally known as The Learning Channel). The new series is titled My Husband’s Not Gay and has struck controversy from all ends of the Liberal and Conservative spectrum. The basic plot “follows four ...
Read More » Lili January 10, 2015 Our Hope 2,023
Do you remember when Jesus became your First Love? That day was special to you, and still is. But somewhere along the way, you have, like so many of us, lost something of that exciting feeling. You no longer have the exuberance for Christ you once did. You still love ...
Read More » Billie Jo January 10, 2015 Family, Featured, Teens 2,113
“You’re grounded!” Angry voices, hardened hearts and slammed doors often punctuate the punishment. How effective is grounding a teen? A better question focuses on the goal of the grounding: punishment or discipline. Is the grounding a reactive response to undesirable behavior? Or is it a forewarned consequence with proactive aspects? ...
Read More » Ashley Nicole January 10, 2015 Faith, Health, Teens 2,937
We have free will. Long before humans were created, God had created the heavenlies where the angels live. The highest-ranking angel was named Lucifer, and Lucifer had been endowed with great intelligence and musical ability. God made him like a god (Isaiah 14:12). Like us, God created Lucifer and his ...
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