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As a brief introduction, here’s an excerpt by Corrie ten Boom (God Is My Hiding Place: 40 Devotions for Refuge and Strength): “So often we say we are willing to do what God asks, but when push comes to shove, we reason away the inconvenience. When we do this, we not only miss out on a great blessing but may rob someone of theirs. Following Jesus isn’t necessarily … [Read more...] about For Whoever Needs Or Wants To Pray For Self Or Others

There’s a gospel song that says, “God has a blessing with your name on it.” For years, I sang it each morning as I woke my grandchildren—an 8-year-old I was raising permanently, a six-year-old, and a 16-month-old, both children of my late daughter, Nikki, whom we lost in 2023. That song wasn’t just a melody; it became a declaration of faith through every challenging … [Read more...] about “God Has a Blessing with Your Name on It”

Today we are diving into a topic that's as sweet as it is intriguing-stevia's potential to fight cancer cells. I'm all about cutting through the noise with science, so let's get to the meat of it. Stevia, that natural sweetener I've enjoyed for many years and that you've likely got sitting in your pantry, isn't just a sugar substitute for your morning coffee. Emerging … [Read more...] about Sweet Weapon Against Cancer

It seems like every month I’m doing some sort of screening or a preventative checkup. Luckily, Medicare takes care of most of the visits. Preventive medical care like regular checkups, blood work, screenings, and healthy lifestyle habits are the most effective ways to detect issues early, reduce health risks, and improve quality of life. Yet, millions of people avoid it, often … [Read more...] about Why People Avoid Preventive Medical Care

When we talk about age in the human sense—not about furniture or grandma’s antiques—it’s important to recognize that it’s nothing more than a record keeper. Age is a chronological marker that notes the events of our lives: birth, school, marriage, jobs, retirement, and beyond. That’s it. That's all it can do. Our age has no power over how we look, feel, or function. It … [Read more...] about What “Age” and “Aging” Really Mean

I've been dealing with plantar fasciitis for about a year now. Like clockwork, every three months, I would go back to my podiatrist for a cortisone shot. I do have custom orthotics, which help. This last time, she suggested physical therapy (PT). I initially complained about it because I had previously attended PT and didn't find it beneficial. She said, "Trust me," and sent me … [Read more...] about Why People Stop Going to Physical Therapy—and Why They Shouldn’t

It's universally accepted that most humans would prefer to have the youth and vitality of teenagers forever -- without the teenage immaturity, of course. Our culture has very few remaining social standards that guide personal behavior, and many of those are under constant challenge. Change begins as marginal behavior and insidiously declines to the lowest common denominator. … [Read more...] about Kris Kardashian — The Ultimate Ageless Teenager

Along with daily readings in two devotional books by Corrie ten Boom, I recently had additional cause to think about sisters Betsie and Corrie, Corrie being the family member most-familiar to many. The ten Booms were not Jewish, but along with all else they did to serve God before World War II, they hid and protected Jews being hunted by Hitler’s men once war began. They knew … [Read more...] about Don’t Expect To Hear This

Over the years, I have spent (wasted) more money on face creams and assorted expensive beauty potions that promised  that if I used the product, I would look fabulous forever. The promise made in ads had to be true because numerous reviews from satisfied women (with photos) swore the claims were true. Where did they find those lucky women? I have made up my mind;  I will not … [Read more...] about Girlfriends, This Is For You