Dr. Norris J. Chumley Satisfied Life

You are a believer in God, right?  Or by another name, Higher Power, Lord, Spirit – that great Creator of you and me, who is always there no matter what may come.  You believe in God and His power, right?  Have you put your total trust in your Creator?  Have you put your faith and…

Are Fruit Loops a “Smart Choice?”  Even though they are 40% sugar?  It says they are a smart choice on the label!  It says they are “whole grain,” too. What about Cocoa Puffs?  Are they a smart choice?  Yes, according to the green (for go and eat it) “Smart Choice” label from manufacturers. Check out…

You may be interested in a blog about loss:  the sad loss of a beloved family member, and a positive loss: weight loss.  It was written by Holly Lebowitz Rossi. The blog is Fresh Living, my Beliefnet sister blog about truly enjoying the good, healthy life.  Take a look here.  God bless Holly’s uncle Craig,…

This whole Balloon Boy story (and seems like it was a fictional story) in some ways is shocking, but it is also not a surprise that someone would lie so thoroughly, and do almost anything to be famous in this inflated media circus culture.  Yes, without a trial and presentation of both sides it’s only…

Yes it’s Autumn, but in many places there are still garden vegetables from summer left for our enjoyment.  Our hearty root vegetables just came out of the ground, joining the bunches of kale and herbs that remain.  Speaking of bunches, here’s a bunch of end-of-summer vegetable recipes for you to try. Dr. Norris Chumley’s Autumn…

The trend with little kids these days is to make “play dates.” This is when the parents arrange for the their children to get together and have a good time. I’d like to suggest that adults do it, too. Why not make a play date with a friend or co-worker today? Get together to do…

These days, our lives are so busy and the demands of mere existence are staggering. It’s easy to be busy all day, every day, working yourself to the bone, and at the end of the day be tired — really, really tired. But then we stay up longer, pushing ourselves further and further anyway. The…

Please tell me what you’d like me to talk and write about that is most helpful to you.  This is not only a blog, it’s a community of those of us who love God (or Higher Power, Spirit, et al) and who want to have a totally wonderful, happy and Satisfied Life.  Would you like…

Here’s what I’m serving to some dear friends tonight for supper, a lasagna big in flavor but small in calories and fat.  It’s a meatless recipe, using root vegetables from the garden; kind of the last of this year’s harvest.  It’s got a whole wheat pasta, too, so you’re getting fiber and whole grains.  I…

Here’s a way to eat less by actually eating (and drinking) more. Before your meal or snack, drink a large, 16oz glass of water, and eat a little fruit or vegetables. Drinking water is so good for you, in so many ways. It hydrates your body. It gives your stomach a feeling of fullness. It…

More from Beliefnet and our partners