Praise Your Family to Success
May 16, 2025 by Teresa Lusk
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
By Teresa G. Lusk
Most of us are familiar with the name Mary Kay Ash, the founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics. This inspirational woman had wisdom in many areas of life including business and family.
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The Amazing Benefits of Fiber
May 15, 2025 by Brooke Parker
Filed under Christian Life, Health and Fitness
By Brooke Parker
Throughout my years of teaching weight management classes, I have often used this simple introduction for fiber, “Fiber is our Friend.” O.K. a little bit cheesy, but hopefully the thought stuck in my student’s heads.
This is one element of nutrition where you typically can’t go wrong. Unfortunately, ninety percent of Americans do not meet the recommended 20-35 grams of fiber per day (i). I believe this statistic comes from a lack of education along with a dependency on processed foods both for convenience and enjoyment. It does take a little extra planning and preparation to eat a fiber-rich diet, but it is possible! Hopefully the following information will inspire you to eat more of this important nutrient.
In the Midst of a Storm
May 14, 2025 by John McNeal
Filed under Faith, Faith Articles
By John T. McNeal
Have you ever stood in the midst of a storm? While standing still you can feel the wind blowing to and fro, hear the crashing thunder, and see the blinding flashes of light as it fills the sky. The heaviest of Southern rainfalls can soak a person from head to toe in less than thirty seconds if they stand in the rain unprotected. The most troubling of storms in the South include hail and dark green clouds which can be signs of tornadic activity.
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Let Go!
May 13, 2025 by Kathy Carlton Willis
Filed under Daily Devotions, Worship
Jazzy loves to “pretend-bury” treats for future enjoyment. She tucks her rawhide in the folds of her favorite blanket, and then pushes with her nose to “throw dirt” over the hole until she believes it is hidden from view. Other treats are “buried” in various corners of the house, waiting to be rediscovered by her at a later date. The best part is to watch her fuss over the burial process, and then to watch her retrieve the treat immediately, to be buried elsewhere or enjoyed in an instant gratification moment. With Jazzy, this process is all fun and games, but we humans practice a similar process that leads to our ruination.
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Love and Respect
May 12, 2025 by Teresa Lusk
Filed under Christian Life, Family Focus
“He does not make me feel loved,” and, “She is disrespectful and a nag,” are common complaints I hear often. Interestingly, these two things all spouses desire from each other, love and respect, are the exact two commands given to us in God’s Word. A man is to love his wife and a woman is to respect her husband (Ephesians 5:25 ). With these key components missing, there’s no need to ask why marriages are falling apart. We should ask why we cannot overcome the repetitive failure in delivering to one another.
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