Rebel to Redeemed…Sharing HIS Kind of Love
Do you wish you could go back in time? Do you long for the ideals shared by your parents and grandparents? Old Fashioned shares these ideals, of a young man not afraid to stand up for what he believes in. Clay Walsh, is a former frat boy, who gave up on the way of the world to honor his belief […]
Read more
I shared my struggle with finding healthy options to french fries. I came up with a few more alternatives. Baked apple chips Squash chips Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon chips Eggplant Chips Spinach chips Baked pickles—I love pickles but I’m not sure about this one. Again, I’ll try it once. Shamrock chips Baked Polenta […]
Read more
The Old Rugged Cross is often requested during hymn sings. The message seems to be one that everyone can cling onto. Three different sites claim to be the home of this well loved hymn. The hymn was written by George Barnard, a minister ordained by the Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev. Bernard began his ministry in the Salvation Army. While going […]
Read more
I’ve been sharing health snack options and healthier choices to choose from. I’ve come up with a few more I want to share. Granola bar Carrots and hummus Cantaloupe Cranberries and Peanuts {1 Tbsp each} Strawberries and whip cream ½ Cup Frozen Yogurt 5 Hershey’s Dark Chocolate Kisses Pretzels Crackers and Cheese What do you enjoy […]
Read more
How Firm A Foundation was published in 1787 by John Rippon. When it appeared in Rippon’s ‘A Selection of Hymns,’ it was signed simply “K”. All efforts to identify this mysterious “K”, have been fruitless; and the mystery remains to this day. Some reprints show the author was Kenne. Dr. Rippon’s musical director was R. Keene and it’s believed he […]
Read more
Last week, we shared how emotions affect our health. How can we turn this around? How can we use our emotions for better health: We need to be honest with ourselves and others and express our feelings Meditation helps reduce stress A positive attitude helps us have a better attitude and mindset Our mind is a powerful thing […]
Read more
Frances Jane Crosby was born on March 24, 1820 in Brewster, New York. She is best known as Fanny. At the age of six weeks, Fanny caught a cold that caused inflammation in her eyes. Mustard poultices were applied to treat the inflammation, damaging her optic nerves and blinding her. Her father died the same year she was born and […]
Read more
Recently, our pastor did a series on choices. One of his first sermons in the series was on emotions. Naturally, he used emotional eating as one of his points. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve turned to food to squelch not my hunger, but my emotions. Some affects our emotions have on our health are: Back […]
Read more
To God Be the Glory was written by Fanny Crosby around 1875. She originally titled the hymn “Praise for Redemption.” William Doane composed the music to go with Fanny Crosby’s lyrics. The hymn first appeared in the Brightest and Best Hymnal, which was compiled by William Doane and Robert Lowry in 1875. The song was not much a big […]
Read more
I discussed some healthy snack options a few weeks ago, but what are some other healthy snack options we can choose from? I find that I need variety and don’t want to eat the same foods all the time. Apples Cherry tomatoes with goat cheese Chocolate Drizzled Fruit Kebobs Cinnamon Nut Oatmeal Boiled or steamed soybeans […]
Read more
Joy to the World is a paraphrase of the Psalm 98. Originally the Christmas Carol was titled “The Messiah’s Coming and Kingdom” and first appeared in Watt’s 1719 “Psalms of David Imitated in the Language of the New Testament” hymnal. The music is believed to be adapted from parts of Handel’s Messiah by Lowell Mason. “And heaven and nature sing” […]
Read more
In closing this series, I want to provide some resources for you! National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) www.dvasc.org Domestic Violence Assistance www.ndvh.org National Domestic Violence Website www.health-first.org List signs of abusive relationship http://www.thehotline.org/ www.bwjp.org Battered Women’s Justice Project www.endabuse.org National Health Center on Domestic Violence www.ncjfcj.org/dept/fvd Resource Center on Domestic Violence, Child Protection and Custody In South […]
Read more
We’re staring at a New Year and with that comes New Year’s Resolutions. Numerous people pledge to lose weight each year and then two weeks later have returned to their old habits. Losing weight isn’t a resolution something to be taken lightly. To keep this resolution, we are looking at making lifestyle changes. So what are some […]
Read more
If you’ve survived a domestic violence situation, I congratulate you! Living through one and moving on is not easy! However, it can be done! Moving on takes time. Move at a pace you’re comfortable with. Surround yourself with friends and family you know you can trust. Allow yourself the chance to grieve and mourn the loss of your […]
Read more
O Come All Ye Faithful was originally written in Latin. No one is sure who the original text was written by. Many people have been given the credit, but most likely an order of monks wrote the text. The original text consisted of four Latin verses, which were translated and used in the hymn we now know today. The composer […]
Read more
I cannot make someone else love me I’m only as worthy as I allow myself to be I am not alone There is hope God wants so much more for me Getting out and moving on will not be easy Trust can be destroyed in seconds People’s actions speak louder than their words It is much easier to react […]
Read more
I recently heard someone say that two things lead to weight loss. Fear which can increase our stress, lead to strokes, insomnia, diabetes, tension headaches, irritable bowel syndrome, and angina. Love which can decrease stress, lower blood pressure, decrease tension, increase strength in bones, and decrease depression. I’d never thought of this before, but after thinking about it for a […]
Read more
Everyone hopes and wishes that their relationship could be salvaged at some point. By the time separation comes this may not be as big of an issue. So can a domestic violent relationship be restored? I believe they can at certain times. When the abuser acknowledges they have a problem When true repentance is made When the abuser {and person […]
Read more
Silent Night has become a favorite Christmas Carol around the world. The hymn was never meant to be the legend it’s become. Joseph Mohr was the assistant priest at the Church of St. Nicholas in the Tyrol Alps of Austria. Father Mohr and Franz Gruber, the village schoolmaster and church organist, were discussing the fact that they believed the perfect […]
Read more
At work, they serve French fries every day with their sandwiches. I’ve discovered I need more nutrition than just the sandwich, but the fries are packing the pounds on. I did some research to discover what some healthy alternatives are that I can fix and take with me. Baked avocado fries Sweet potato fries Zucchini chips Radish […]
Read more