The news of more child sexual abuse scandals from Catholic priests and the Pope’s alleged involvement in cover-ups, the abuse of Phoebe Prince – a bullied teenage girl who committed suicide, and a new video game that simulates rape are all too much to bear.  I am very sad this morning as I write to…

As Easter was originally a Passover meal, when the Rabbi Jesus Christ faced crucifixion at the Last Supper, it makes sense to want to celebrate His resurrection with a traditional feast.  A symbol of Passover was to take blood of sacrificial lambs slaughtered at the temple, and paint the blood on doorways, indicating where Jews…

OK, what’s so bad about you? Are you really that worthless? Are you really so fat and ugly? Do you really deserve the harsh judgment and low self-esteem you throw on yourself? Is your life really that difficult? Or are your standards unrealistic or impossible?  Take a break from all the negativity and stress, and…

Here’s a really simple, delicious vegetable side dish that’s full of vitamins, minerals and flavor. Dr. Norris J. Chumley’s Succulent Spinach 1 bag of spinach, approximately, a pound, washed and drained½ onion10-15 cherry tomatoes1 teaspoon olive oil Wash the spinach two or three times, to make sure all the sand is out of it, even…

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