Friends Make Us Healthy and Vice Versa

“The results are in: The healthiest people in the world are the ones who need other people…and…the ones who put effort and energy into relationships.” These are the opening words in the book, “People Need People – the Importance of Relationships to Health and Wellness” by Brent Q. Hafen and Kathryn J. Frandsen. It’s a…

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Why Christians Should Vote Including You

“Of all the dispositions and habits which lead to political prosperity, religion and morality are indispensable supports. It is impossible to rightly govern the world without God and the Bible.” -George Washington ** Silence never speaks — and God gave you a voice ** Did you know? That the majority of Christians simply don’t vote?…

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Find a Good Charity This Holiday Season

According to Arthur C. Brooks a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute and author of “ Who Really Cares”. Americans are remarkably charitable. But what sorts of people give the most? And how do we compare with the Europeans? Here’s what Brooks found: Q. How much do Americans give? Is the amount we give going…

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Women Making a Difference: You Can Too!

A young 37 year old woman named Alexandra is making the difference in the lives of kids (and their parents) with life-threatening illnesses each month, through Make a Child Smile, which she started in 1998. How does MACS work? From the website: ” The stories of courageous kids that you’ll read on this website will touch your…

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To The Real V.I.P.s: Thank You

A young man in the movie, “Elizabethtown” suffers tremendous rejection, devastation and shame as his lauded idea for a new product for his company falls flat, costing the mega corporation millions of dollars. As he is fired and walks out of the company he gave eight years of his life to, he makes a profound statement…

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What is a Faithful Friend?: Short List

I spoke at a women’s weekend retreat which had as its theme: Faithful Friend. As I finalized my notes for the segment, two definitions of ‘friend’ seemed to stand out above the rest… -A friend is someone you go through life with. -A friend is someone who has your tears in their eyes. These definitions…

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