July, 2014

• 8 July

  Negativity and Physical Health

  

      “Change your thoughts and change your world.” Norman Vincent Peale   Chronic stress from negative attitudes can upset the body’s hormone balance and deplete the brain chemicals (neurotransmitters) required for feelings of happiness. Negative emotions can weaken the immune system. The mind, body, and spirit are interconnected. When ...

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• 8 July

  The Last Days

  

  “Nation shall rise against nation and kingdom against kingdom: and there shall be famines, and pestilences (epidemics of contagious diseases), and earthquakes in divers (various) places.  All these are the beginning of sorrows.” (Matthew 24:7-8)  Matthew continues, telling us that in the last days iniquity will abound, the love of ...

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• 7 July

  Independence Day 2014

  

  Recently, many Americans celebrated Independence Day with cook-outs, a day at the beach, picnics or taking a family drive — all for a day of rest and relaxation. America’s first Independence Day, 238 years ago, was much, much different. While millions of folks raised their tongs to grill steaks, hot ...

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• 7 July

  “The writing on the wall”

  

  He should have seen “The writing on the wall.” If only he had known what was to come, then maybe the end result would have been different. The party was on! A thousand guests were in attendance and the original excitement of the evening was growing into a cacophony of ...

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• 7 July

  Her ‘Favorite’ Broken Cup: A Mother’s Story

  

  ‘God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.’ 2 Corinthians 9:8 This is my dear friend’s story.  When she told it to me several years ago, my heart ...

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• 6 July

  Let Us Not Be A Nation of Grumblers

  

  Our president’s approval rating is at it’s lowest. The Congress is not getting very high ratings either. Do these ratings even mean anything? Are they telling us anything we don’t already know? The ‘people’ are not happy with the job their elected officials are doing. Is it even possible to ...

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• 6 July

  A Belly Full

  

  It can be done just about anywhere At home, in church, and often at the fair You don’t need permission to do it And there is really no limit Kids and babies do it all the time But it’s never done out loud by a mime You can do it ...

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• 6 July

  Under Construction

  

  “Having been built on the foundation…Jesus Christ Himself being the chief cornerstone…the whole building, being fitted together, grows into a holy temple in the Lord” (Ephesians 2:20-21 NKJV). Have you ever watched a construction crew tear down a huge building? Roofing, old carpet, walls, plumbing and everything imaginable uprooted. Definitely, ...

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• 6 July

  “Top Ten” List For My Future Husband

  

  Ladies, have you ever taken the time to dream about your future husband? As a girl and even a young woman, I didn’t really think about who my husband would be; I just knew that I had a desire to be married and have kids. It wasn’t until I was ...

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• 5 July

  Our Hope: The LORD Will Receive You

  

  “Though my father and mother forsake me, the LORD will receive me.’ Psalm 27.10 David is credited with composing Psalm 27. He is known for his faithfulness to always give praise to God. It didn’t matter where he was in his life, what his struggles were, or what his hopes were. ...

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