Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Growing up in the 80s, I grew up with the girls on Full House. Throughout the years, I have continued to enjoy the sitcom through re-runs. So, I was excited when I discovered that a re-boot of the series was being made. After all, Girl Meets World had done a wonderful job of bringing us the next generation from 90s […]
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Over a decade has passed since we last saw Jesus and his parents, Mary and Joseph. The family was fleeing to Egypt the last time we checked in with them. We’re not told what happened in the intervening years. At some point the family has returned to their homeland from Egypt. We do know they returned after the death of […]
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We’ve all heard the importance of eating fruit and vegetables on a daily basis. This is often hard to do and most Americans struggle with getting in the proper amount of fruit and vegetables daily. However, what I’ve noticed is if I miss a day or two of eating fruits and vegetables my body can tell it. I’m […]
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I’ve shared my story of domestic violence and rebellion already on here. These decisions did not help my already precarious situation. There are a handful of good moments in my relationship with Duncan, but these are overshadowed by all of the bad times. The euphoria of love hung in the air in the beginning. However, there were a number of […]
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This is the song my dear friend was asking me to find, but she was so pleased to re-discover Beulah Land, Is This Not the Land of Beulah and Dwelling in Beulah Land. Sweet Beulah Land is the best known song referring to the land of Beulah to audience’s today. The song focuses on heaven and how wonderful it will […]
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Risen is the first of a quartet of Christian films debuting this Lent and Easter season. The film begins with the earthquake and death of Jesus. Roman Military Tribune Clavius, the right hand of Pontius Pilate, is sent to the crucifixion to ensure that The Nazarene is truly dead. After the crucifixion, Clavius and his aide, Lucius, have the enormous […]
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Mercy Roller has been living a lie. Her father, the Pastor, is abusive, cruel and evil. Taking justice into her own hands, she is abandoned by the very church community that should have protected her. On her own, she meets a young preacher on the other side of the mountain. Together, they set out to help a young couple […]
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The years passed by and Mary, Joseph and Jesus probably found a house somewhere to live or rent. They settled into a routine of daily life and Jesus continued to grow. The traditional belief is that Jesus was about two years old when the Magi visited. Matthew 2:1-3 (ASV) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judaea in the […]
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We’ve been discussing breakfast this month. We’ve talked about how to prepare ahead of time, quick and easy foods to eat and the importance of breakfast. So what are foods you can cook over the weekend for the coming week? Frittatas or Quinoa Cups—I like to make these in the muffin pans, but I’ve also seen some in Pizza form. […]
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I’m taking a break from my story, to share some signs of depression. How do you know if you or someone you love are depressed or just a little blue? Have you dealt with any of the following signs? Memory loss Headaches Crying spells Low self-confidence/self esteem Mood changes Feelings of worthlessness, hopelessness, helplessness Thoughts of suicide Difficulty concentrating Self-pity […]
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This is one of the better known versions of a Beulah Land song to people today. The song was written by C. Austin Miles. After attending the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and the University of Philadelphia, Miles became a pharmacist. In 1892, he abandoned his pharmacy career and wrote his first Gospel song. He was following his life long dream […]
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Luke 2:36-38 (ASV) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age. and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. Anna had been a widow for many years. She lived with her husband for seven years before she passed. We don’t know how old she was […]
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I’ve shared about the importance of breakfast and ideas for a quick and easy breakfast. So what if your time is limited in the mornings? I’m not a morning person so planning ahead of time is a HUGE help for me. How can you prepare ahead for breakfast? Lay out everything you need the night before Prepare items ahead of […]
Read moreWe all have moments when we are down or blue. What are some of the types of depression people struggle with? Major depression—must have severe symptoms that affect your day to day life Manic depression—mood swings that have extreme lows and highs Adjustment disorder—severe emotional disorder to difficult or traumatic events in life Dysthymia—more chronic form of depressions Postpartum depression—after […]
Read more Not a lot is known about this hymn. The records in the public domain attribute the song to William Hunter and states he wrote the song sometime before 1884. However, other records credit William B. Bradbury with writing the hymn. He is best known for providing the music for the children’s song, Jesus Loves Me. John W. Dadman wrote […]
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Are you dealing with a lay off or unemployment? Do you know someone that is? Having dealt with two stints of unemployment in a three-year period, I know how frustrating and discouraging this can be on the psyche. Wondering how to make ends meet, why you were passed over or if the position desired will ever materialize. Mary Aucoin Kaarto […]
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After eight days passed, Mary and Joseph took Jesus to the temple for circumcision and to offer a sacrifice, per Jewish custom. While at the temple, the family met two very special elders. Luke 2:25-26 (ASV) And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of […]
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Last week, I shared why breakfast is important to eat. So, what are some healthy options for breakfast? If you’re like me you don’t have a lot of time to prepare a meal. Low-fat Yogurt—You can even make a smoothie if that is preferable Oatmeal—oatmeal is good for you because it is full of fiber. Add raisins and nuts for […]
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After I saw the negative health effects lithium had on my body, I resisted taking medicine for my depression. At the time of my initial diagnosis, most of my family were also against medication. This changed a few years later as we all dealt with Daddy’s struggle with cancer. When we saw how medication helped Daddy with his lifelong battle, […]
Read more I have a dear friend that is named Beulah. Every time I see her she ask me to sing her song for her. When she first asked I was taken aback by this question and discovered there is not just one song about Beulah land. No, in actuality there a handful of songs about Beulah land. So this month we’re […]
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