Today I started the Daniel Diet – a promise to myself and God that I will drink only water and eat only fruits and vegetables for the next ten days. This is my attempt to detox my body (God’s temple) of harmful toxins in my system – a result of indulging in too many of my favorite foods, munchies and sweets. After talking it over, my family decided to pursue the Daniel Diet together, knowing it will mean significant changes in our meals and eating habits. We can only have fruits and vegetables for breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks - along with lots of water. No raisin bread, oatmeal, ... Read the Post
New on the Blog
Death of My Dreams
Many years ago my sister and I were very, very close. Our seven combined children were small, and we planned to be together five or six times a year for holidays and summers. We lived several miles away from each other, so we were adamant about making the time for us all to be together. My sister and I created Easter baskets for our children, held Halloween and birthday parties, and thought up any and every conceivable way for us to see each other. Our husbands got along well, and our children loved the time with their cousins. More importantly, my sister and I got to be together and love ... Read the Post
Deep Peace
I received a phone call from my son. My former husband’s mother, Carole, died in a car accident. His father, John, was badly injured but would be okay. A few days later, I received a phone call from my daughter. I expected the conversation to be about her annual birthday gift to me, breakfast in bed. Instead, she told me that my father was suffering with a stroke. “God, please!” I begged, “My heart is not prepared for this, so let my mind take over my body.” God was faithful with my request. My dad was transported by helicopter to a hospital, 3 ½ hours away. My family was making ... Read the Post
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 79
- 80
- 81