We live in a time when most of us believe we’re too busy for anything extra. Too busy for little acts of kindness or thoughtfulness that make an occasion, or even an ordinary day, feel extraordinary. Think making a loved one’s favorite dessert for no special reason, making reservations at your friend’s favorite restaurant when …
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The Benefits of Life in the Slower Lane
Have you ever just wanted to press “pause”? These days it seems we’re all crazed multi-taskers who rush from one item on our to-do list to another, rush through meals, and, in general, pack our schedules way too tightly. What do you say we just s-l-o-w d-o-w-n. The slow living movement is about doing just …
Where Is Your Sacred Space?
In the Bible, spaces where people met with God, where angels were present, or where monuments were built to commemorate God’s faithfulness were considered sacred. Today, sacred spaces can be anywhere. In a church or temple, in a natural setting that may have a spiritual connation, like mountains or a river, or even in a …
A Home for the Soul
We want our homes to nurture us, to reflect who we are and what we value, to welcome us…perhaps even to beckon us. Home needs to be beautiful to us and it should feed our spirit. Yet in the tumult of modern life, home can sometimes feel chaotic, lonely, conflicting, or even painful. We can …
The Most and Least Pesticide-Contaminated U.S. Produce for 2025
The mainstream agricultural industry is addicted to chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, and chemical fertilizers. In 2012, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) reported that global pesticide use reached a whopping 6 billion pounds! Unfortunately and conveniently, the EPA hasn’t released an updated report since then that we know of. What do you think the chances …
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Could Your Fruit Stand Double as Your Medicine Cabinet?
One of the best things about spring is the proliferation of local farmer’s markets and fruit stands. Access to fresh, local, and hopefully organic produce is such a blessing due to the plethora of nutrients it provides. Unlike most animals, we humans can’t produce our own vitamin C, so we must get it from external …
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Herbs of the Bible
In honor of the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, this sacred month of April we’re celebrating the health benefits of a collection of herbs mentioned in the Bible. More are mentioned than we’ll include here, but time and space prohibit including them all. Since God includes so many herbs in the Bible …
Are You Pushed or Pulled to Achieve Your Goals? Maybe Both.
What drives your decisions, your choices in life? When it comes to your career, relationships, or even your health, what motivates you? Knowing the answer to that question gives you some powerful ammunition to be your own best coach or cheerleader. The psychology of motivation is interesting, at least we think it is. Theories abound …
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Now Here’s What We Call a Morning Routine!
It’s no secret that the key to creating a healthier life is developing healthier habits. Like we discussed in last month’s blog, You Can’t Achieve Million-Dollar Dreams with Minimum-Wage Habits, it’s committing to the day in and day out completion of small tasks that ends up paying big dividends in your quest for better health …
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You Can’t Achieve Million-Dollar Dreams with Minimum-Wage Habits
Happy 2025! How exciting it is to begin a new year filled with endless potential! God has given us so many opportunities and gifts, but it’s up to us to chart a course and fulfill this potential. What’s your vision for 2025? What dreams has God laid on your heart? If you know God the …
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