The Rescue of Rest
“If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. If we claim we have not sinned, we make him out to be a liar […]
8 Tips for Keeping your Holiday Food in Check
Don’t even think about going to that family holiday dinner without knowing in advance what you are going to eat and how much. In other words, do not go anywhere this holiday season without planning. We all look forward to the holidays when our family and friends make all those wonderful dishes that we do […]
Sleep Apnea: A Silent Killer
Obstructive Sleep Apnea(OSA) is a complex medical disease that has reached epidemic status in the USA. It was estimated in 2005 that between 12-18 Million Americans suffer from this disease. Forty percent are not obese, 36% with Type 2 Diabetes have undiagnosed OSA, 63% of these patients with OSA will progress to high blood pressure, congestive heart […]
Your Guide to a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is a basic human need, as important for good health as diet and exercise. It allows our bodies to rest and prepares us for the day ahead. Most people need 7 to 9 hours of sleep each night to function well the next day. However, according to the National Sleep Foundation, most of us […]
6 Ideas for Turning Your Bedroom into a Sanctuary
If the body–The Temple, is sacred, then it needs a sanctuary ~Etta Hornsteiner. Christians have now become so familiar with the analogy of the body being compared to the temple that this allusion seems to have lost its impact. But if the body truly is the “temple” in which the Holy Spirit of God lives, […]
Sleep: Nature’s Way
AAAAHHHH! How good it feels to lay oneself down after a hard day of productive work and relax, doze off, or turn in early for a good knights sleep! Sleep seems to restore the body, and in some ways, the soul. So it is within the natural world that surrounds many of us in […]
Cassava Recipes
Yucca (cassava) Wasabi Whip 1 lb. yucca (peeled and cubed) 6c water 1 1/2 tsp. salt 2 cloves garlic 1 tsp. wasabi paste 1c rice milk Directions: In a medium sauce pot bring water and salt to a boil. Add yucca and garlic; boil until yucca and garlic are tender. Drain the water off and […]
5 Foods that Keep You Awake
You wake up before the dawn, grab a cup of coffee, and open your Bible. Too soon it’s time to get the kids up, dress and feed them, then get them to the bus stop on time for school. Perhaps you have to drop another child at daycare and head to work or maybe you’re […]
The Healing Properties of Cassava
A native of the West Indies, the cassava/yucca root is unique with many uses. Did you know that tapioca is made from the cassava root? Yes, the source of that creamy pearl white pudding is a brown tubular root that looks and tastes similar to a russet potato. Some are sweet even when eaten raw, […]
Meeting Israel
When taking on a new venture, I often feel giddy. Like a star athlete lining up with his teammates on the field, my palms get sweaty, my heart starts dancing, and I have a little “oomph” in my step. Things were no different when I learned God had blessed me to be able to fulfill […]