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You have seen and heard about the Ketogenic Diet (or keto for short), in a nutshell is a low-carb, high-fat diet that offers many health benefits. There are many studies that show that this diet will not only help you lose weight but improve health. Diabetes, cancer, epilepsy and Alzheimer’s disease are a few of… Read More

As the chill of winter approaches, our skin often feels the first bite of the season—dryness, irritation, and dullness seem to creep in overnight. That’s why finding healthier, more natural ways to care for our skin is so important. One gentle and nourishing choice is vegan soap. Unlike traditional soaps made with animal fats or… Read More

“Commit thy way unto the Lord, trust also in Him and HE shall bring it to pass.” Psalms 37:5 On November 13, 1997, my dad and I went to visit my brother Gordon at school in upstate New York, in a town called New City. Before leaving, I insisted on getting driving instructions from the… Read More

For over five years I have watched THE CHOSEN!! To say that this show has greatly impacted my life and now some friends and family is an understatement. The growth of The Chosen, a dramatic depiction of the life of Jesus, has experienced remarkable growth and popularity in America and beyond. Over 180 countries now… Read More

by Pamela R. Echols ‘You can’t win, you can’t break even and you can’t get out of the game. People keep sayin’ things are gonna change….But they look just like they’re staying the same. ..you can’t win you’re over your head and you only have yourself to blame”…. Have you ever felt stuck—like no matter… Read More

Finding the Treasure Within Over 20 years ago, I came across a small but powerful book titled Acres of Diamonds by Russell Conwell, a Baptist minister and the founder of Temple University. Originally published in 1915, one might be tempted to dismiss it as outdated. After all, what wisdom could a book from the early… Read More

It is 2025 and I still keep the remarkable story of Nick Vujicic at the forefront after over 15 years. He was born without arms or legs. His story continues to amaze and astound me as God uses him to speak to the world.To read my first post about Nick click on the following: LifeWithoutLimbs… Read More

“Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away” Anonymous. I first heard this quote in the movie Hitch starring Will Smith and Kevin James. At the time I was in the process of healing from a major operation. It is in those moments… Read More

Lifestyle is defined by individual interests, opinions, behaviors, and orientation based on many factors. The home is the essence of a person’s lifestyle. Finding one’s style can rest on the elements of a person’s background, neighborhood, levels of experiences in what one was exposed to throughout one’s life (from childhood to adulthood). Whatever the case,… Read More

Are you an avid pasta lover? Would you like to try a new way of eating pasta but healthier? In our post about the Whole 30 program which highlighted Jenny Fickey’s article on Fe Media (http://fe-media.co) you were introduced to making pasta from vegetables. There are a few methods of creating these vegetable rich pasta… Read More

In the mall there is always a directory which is strategically placed. The diagram consists of all the places in the mall that you could possibly go with numbers, names and other indicators. The one extricable important piece of information is the words YOU ARE HERE! This piece of information is the most important as… Read More

OKAY the word is in… six more weeks of cold weather. BBRRRRRR!!! I am so over the snow thing. I know many of you in the New York City and the surrounding areas are feeling the same. In the next few weeks this is a good time to prepare for the wonderful spring ahead. For the many… Read More

“The Gospel According to Who Moved My Cheese” by Pamela R. Echols The theme based on “Who Moved My Cheese” by Dr. Spencer Johnson, is a short book written in a parabolic style. The book is centered on 4 characters, Sniff and Scurry (2 mice) and Hem and Haw (2 little people who are mice… Read More

What if you weren’t able to hug your family, friends or children? What if you weren’t able to walk or run? Well read and watch the life of one of the most awe inspiring people on the planet!! Nicholas James Vujicic, was born in Melbourne Australia with no arms or legs due to a rare… Read More

Changing Seasons Today, as I prepared my morning tea, I was welcomed with a familiar sound. It was the distinctive sound of what is commonly known to this region as virtuoso katydids. My southern raised mother explained to me from a youngster that katydids rub their forewings (front wings) together to “sing” to each other. … Read More

Left to Tell Immaculée Ilibagiza is a living example of faith put into action. Her life was transformed dramatically during the 1994 Rwandan genocide where she and seven other women spent 91 days huddled silently together in the cramped bathroom of a local pastor’s house. Immaculée entered the bathroom a vibrant, 115-pound university student with… Read More