If you have a sweet tooth, dark chocolate offers rewards beyond melt-in-your-mouth “yumminess.” Besides satisfying our taste buds, it is also heart-healthy. Most of its health benefits originate from flavonoids that act as antioxidants. For several centuries, in fact, cocoa and chocolate have been used in many cultures as a ...
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Selah seems to have a heart much like what I imagine Jesus’ to be…giving, selfless, loving, exuberant, and full of faith. I came upon this lovely story while perusing Moneysavingmom.com. Selah began her ministry of giving at a young six years old. With no outside prompting, she informed her mommy ...
Read More »Can I Please Just Have A Little Peace?
My recent health problems have taken me to many hospitals, doctors and many places in between. While I was seeing to my own physical needs, I began to see the need of those taking care of me. I took notice of their expressions and their comments to me. I’m struck that almost everyone ...
Read More »We Are God’s Reflection
If you have an extremity amputated, are you still you? If you have both breasts removed in a fight for your life, are you still you? What exactly are we human beings made up of? There are many opinions and debates about whether or not we are the result of billions of years ...
Read More »What Vincent Saw:The Painter’s Faith
He painted in brilliant colors, full of energy and light. He captured what his human subjects seemed to be feeling, and brought life to fields of flowers and twinkling stars in nighttime skies. Yet he suffered from mental illness, failed at his heart’s desire to become a preacher, ...
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