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Don’t wait until next Thanksgiving Day! Let every day be a day of thanksgiving! Appreciate the bounty that you receive from God. A roof over your head. Food in abundance. Your career, or mission in life. Your family. Friends. Interests. People who love and care for you. Your ancestors who worked hard to give you…

What does it mean?  It means to be sympathetic or empathic of another’s condition, be it pain and suffering, deep emotions, problems – and to do something about it. This week, author Karen Armstrong (“A History of God” and other books) made her compassion for others come alive.  She gave a talk, answering the challenge…

While a lot of us are having a hard time keeping food OFF the table, 1 in 7 Americans are finding it hard to put food ON the table this year.  So reports a study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. In this nation, and era of abundance, it’s hard to imagine that there are…

Beliefnet is the place for everything Thanksgiving.  We have recipes, turkey recipes, stuffing recipes, crafts, prayers, inspiration, videos, e-cards – everything!  This American holiday is a special one, filled with family, friends, food, and gratitude. Here are a few wonderful Thanksgiving treats for you and your family: A Comprehensive “Thanksgiving 2009” guide, with all the…

This is a high-protein, low fat, no sugar recipe for a smoothie drink that will knock your socks off!  It’s a great meal replacer, as it packs a bunch of nutrients and vitamins in it, naturally and makes you feel quite full.  It’s also for those of us who have sweet-tooths (sugar addiction by any…

Mark C. Taylor, noted philosopher, scholar, professor of religion and Chair of the Columbia University Department of Religion, has published a glowing, often super-real and sometimes surreal collection of essays on the human condition.  “Field Notes From Elsewhere: Reflections on Dying and Living” from Columbia University Press is a must read. Writing in an alternating…

Q: I wonder that God doesn’t have enough to do without hearing about my weight problem. So many crises, so much death and turmoil in the world, so many real problems to deal with. How can I possibly ask for help for something I have done to myself? A: First of all, I could never…

Be careful of how much fruit juice you drink. It has a lot of calories in it. A serving size (USDA Food Pyramid) is only a 1/2 cup. Fruit juice is concentrated and powerful. An 8 oz. glass of apple juice may contain about 10 apples-worth of juice. 8 ounces of orange juice could be…

This is a really special treat: full of vegetables, but no fat, with intense delicious flavor.  It requires no advance preparation, no soaking of beans overnight, and takes about 5 minutes to put together.  Hard to beat this soup on a cold, Autumn day. Dr. Norris J. Chumley’s Split-Pea Soup Serves 10-12 1 bag (1…

Beliefnet’s Holly Rossi (Fresh Living) has just written a new gallery of ideas and great photos.  It’s called 21 Simple Ways to Be Healthy.  This is a good list, of easy, simple, free ways to either get healthy or stay that way. I have a lot of ideas to add: keep your weight at a…
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