This has been a wonderful week, although difficult in many ways, wonderful here as so many people are in our community, and posting really inspiring, encouraging words.  Two of the most commented upon had to do with troubled times, fear, anxiety, and ways to keep hope alive: by the grace of God and with help…

My wife brought home a small jasmine tree last year.  The whole family loved its beautiful green leaves and heavenly fragrances.  It spent springtime happy as can be on our kitchen windowsill.  Then in the summer it resided outdoors, thriving in the hot summer sun.  It grew and grew to two feet wide with almost…

Even though you may be struggling with life problems as all of us are, please remember that all is not lost, nothing is impossible, and hope lives.  Why?  There is hope because we believe in and love God. You may have some serious physical problems: overweight or obesity, trouble breathing, joint or muscle pain, addiction,…

Now that money is tight, many people are spending less money on everything, including food.  Eating out in restaurants, and buying take-out food is no longer affordable for many of us.  At the same time we’re working harder and time is short and getting shorter.  The good news is that there is a happy medium…

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