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I’ve heard in ancient times, that the Christmas tree came about after people hung lights on trees, so that spiritual wanderers could find their way home on Christmas eve.  Or something like that. For me, I have a lot of childhood memories of the tree, and its decorations.  Not so pleasant ones!  We frequently had…

There is an over-the-counter weight loss program known as Alli, or by its former prescription-only name, Orlistat. Their marketing claims that you can lose more weight with it than by diet alone. It works by causing foods to pass quickly through your digestive system, claiming that 25% of the fat you eat will not get…

The one universal solution to almost any problem is love. Put your love into the trouble, and it will definitely help. This is true for relationships, finances, health and work. Seems simple, right? Yes, but how easy it is to forget in the heat, worry anxiety and frustrations of the moment, that love is what…

I was riding on the subway in New York City recently, and saw this ad.  It’s from the New York City Department of Health, and about how much sugar is hidden in sodas.  Look closely at the ad.  It is called the “Pouring on the Pounds” campaign. Yes, it’s true, there really are 26 packs…

We heard on Monday that Weight Watchers has made a change in their program. Their “Points” system has now been revised and replaced by e “Points Plus” program, which encourages more fruits and vegetables. Weight Watchers has had a point system for several years that has been used by millions of customers. Similar to the…

There’s been a fad for the last three years or so for Acai  (pronounced ahh-sigh-eee), a berry from South America – mostly Brazil – with many weight loss products declaring that Acai can help you eat less, burn fat fast, and lose weight more easily.  Further, many sellers of Acai claim it is a “superfood,”…

You bit your tongue. You suffered Aunt Sue’s lousy cooking. It was really rough when Bob stuffed his face with piles of seconds, thirds, and fourths — how is it possible for a human being to consume so much without imploding? Your spouse was in a really grouchy, confrontational mood. You were so sweet to…

To those of you in the U.S., I wish you a wonderful, bountiful Thanksgiving. There is much to give thanks for, especially for waking up alive again this morning. Much to be thankful to God for the love we have between us: family, friends, co-workers and neighbors. I’m thankful to God that my project, “Mysteries…

Here is a prayer that I will be praying at our Thanksgiving table. I thought I would share it with you, my dear friend, whom I am very thankful for. God,Thank you for our family gathered together today.For the bountiful table of good food,The many blessings and lessons,The forgiveness and love that is All from…

Do you pray? Have prayers made a difference in your life?  As I have been working on a movie and book about an ancient prayer, the Jesus Prayer, I would love to hear about your experiences with prayer. The ancient Jesus Prayer, “Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner,” is…
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