Cut Cupid Some Slack
November 28, 2023 by admin
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By Stanley Leffew
Valentine's Day!
Cupid!
What a great idea to set aside a day for remembering those we love. It's even more than just remembering; it's romancing.
Sustainable Living: More than Recycling and Sprouts?
November 24, 2023 by admin
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By Sarah Onderdonk
I became intrigued a while back by this thing called “sustainable living” and launched a bit of internet research. I thought I might find echoes of wild and mystic over-the-edge alternatives… recipes for things like "cabbage ice cream" and "lentil smoothies"… 1001 beauty tips using backyard mud to achieve that healthy bronze glow. But the first website I found talked about “Sustainable Christmas” and it had practical, doable, sensible tips for healthier, smarter living.
Echoes
November 22, 2023 by admin
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By Jane Thornton
I reached up to hug my son today. Not down. Up. Then I watched as this young man threw his backpack in the trunk, climbed into the passenger seat, and, with a final wave, joined his friends on the trek back to college. The holiday was over.
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How To Be The Perfect Woman
November 20, 2023 by admin
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By Khristy Hullett
We live in a world that requires women to be all things at all times. We’re supposed to be supermom who makes homemade goodies and is the room mom every year in elementary school. We’re supposed to the successful career woman, clawing our way through the glass ceiling. We’re supposed to be the wife extraordinaire—never nagging, always supportive, always in the mood. We’re supposed to be Mary, Martha, and Ruth, all rolled into one—we teach a Bible Class, head a Ladies Ministry, and volunteer at church every time the doors are open. On top of all that, we’re supposed to do a credible Martha Stewart impression with a spotless house, gourmet meals, and exquisite crafts gracing our home.
It All Comes Down To Respect
November 17, 2023 by admin
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By Rhonda Clark
“Give honor to marriage, and remain faithful to one another in marriage. God will surely judge people who are immoral and those who commit adultery.” Heb. 13:4(NLT)
Americans give very little respect to the institute of marriage. Some see it as a shackle that imprisons one to another, sort of like the ring in the nose to be led around. Many see marriage as something to pass the time until a better deal comes along, while others simply don’t understand the concept of marriage, or their role in the union. Then there are those who believe marriage is unnecessary. A piece of paper shouldn’t stand in the way of love.
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