Everyday Life

Artificial Sweeteners - A Sweet Deception

• Health and Well being
• April 15, 2010

By Michelle M Dillon, ND

Diet sodas, diet desserts, diet candy, low carb this and that. When dieting one may seek out these food products thinking they are actually good for you, or at least that they can't hurt. However - beware. When something is diet it simply means that ...

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Quick and Easy Ways to Prevent Flu and Colds

• Health and Well being
• April 2, 2010

By Michelle M. Dillon, ND

Don't Freak Out! Stress actually decreases your ability to fight infections. You can literally worry yourself sick instead of finding a way to constructively process these very real feelings. Go for a walk with a friend. Give your worries to God in prayer. Get ... Read the Article →

Don’t Fight the Mask

• Family, Parenting, Balance, Health and Well being, Goals
• April 1, 2010

by Melissa Nesdahl


“No! No! No, mommy, no!” With hot tears streaming down her red, swollen face, my tiny two year old, Hannah, thrashed her body from side to side in desperate attempt to break my hold. As she sat on my lap inside of the loving but firm embrace ... Read the Article →

Welcoming Overnight Guests: Hospitality Tips

• At Home, Relationships, Organization, Ministry, Community
• April 1, 2010

By Karen Ehman

Hospitality.
Sometimes the very word sends shudders up our spine as doubt invades our brain. “Host others for a meal or even overnight? No way. Not me!!! Too difficult and almost downright scary!”

Fear not, sweet sisters! There are simple solutions to your hosting dilemmas. With a ... Read the Article →

Greater Love: An Easter Miracle on Main Street

• At Home, Holiday Planning, Balance, Relationships
• April 1, 2010

By MaryBeth Seal


“Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down his life for his friends.” John 15:13


“Mary, can you help us move this weekend?” asked my friend Yola.
With some trepidation I replied, “Of course we can help you move.” Yola was my new ... Read the Article →