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Review: 10 Lessons from a Former Fat Girl

by Brenda King March 29, 2012
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10 Lessons from a Former Fat Girl: Living with Less of You and More of Your Life by Amy Parham Harvest House, 2010 190 pages See Below for a Chance to Win a Free Copy I was hesitant to read this book simply because I didn’t care for the title. Calling someone—whether it’s yourself or [...]

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Shopping Your Closet

by Jill Swanson March 16, 2012
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Dear Jill, Every time I get to the mall there is so much to choose from and so little to spend. How can I flatter my look without flattening my wallet? Welcome to the club! When the seasons change, many of us begin to hear the “call of the mall.” Before you shop, take a [...]

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The Beauty of Anger and Tears: Part 1

by Constance Gilbert March 5, 2012
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Anger is not a pretty sight.  It wastes energy and keeps us focused on the negative. I am anything but beautiful when I’m angry.  And I’ve dealt with that a lot lately. Let me fill you in. January 1st —  I arrived home after a total knee replacement. January 3rd — I was taken to [...]

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Don’t Be “Sumo Girl”

by Laurette Willis February 24, 2012
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Japanese Sumo wrestlers may be the world’s top experts in how to gain weight. They are devoted to gaining as much weight as possible because the heavier the wrestler, the more likely he is to beat his opponent. If you want to lose weight, you’d be wise to learn from the Sumo wrestler what not [...]

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What to Wear?

by Jill Swanson May 11, 2011
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Dear Jill: I constantly find myself drawing a blank as to what to wear each day. Is there a system to making this decision? One word: Prioritize! Are you dressing for function, fashion, reaction or passion? Function – Is your physical comfort important for your day? Are you sitting at a desk, playing with young [...]

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Creating a Depression-Free Home, Part 3

by Constance Gilbert May 1, 2011

(Part 1, Part 2) How are you doing on creating your personal serene place, your garden? What ideas have you come up with? Where is your garden? How has your family responded to it? And you? Sarah Chena Radcliffe writes, “Our homes reflect the personalities within, are shaped by women—by virtue of her influences, determine [...]

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Present Your Body

by Laurette Willis April 10, 2011
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I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. —Romans 12:1 While exercise was not a priority in Biblical times, Paul instructs us to “present your bodies a living sacrifice.” Each of us is advised to take [...]

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Creating a Depression-Free Home, Part 2

by Constance Gilbert March 14, 2011
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In Part 1 we visited my aunt and uncle’s beach house; and I delighted in showing you the “garden” sun porch. Using that as a model, I went home to create my own serene, personal space. At the time, I lived in a 3 bedroom, 1 bath, full basement townhouse. Being a list-maker, I grabbed [...]

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Standing Firm

by Stephanie Gulland March 12, 2011

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around [...]

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Packing with Confidence

by Jill Swanson March 11, 2011
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Dear Jill: I love to travel but hate to pack. It just overwhelms me! How can I do it and keep my sanity? If vacations are a time to refresh, renew and regenerate … why, then, do we feel a dark cloud begin to loom over us weeks before we step foot on the airplane? [...]

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Fitness Goals: Sowing Seeds of Self-Discipline

by Laurette Willis February 6, 2011
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You can sow (plant) seeds of self-discipline to reap (harvest) fitness goals. Laurette shows how she used Galatians 5:22-23 and Galatians 6:7-8 to develop the fruit of the Holy Spirit for Self-Discipline in her life (when she had little or NO self-discipline). Youcan, too! For more valuable faith and fitness tips (and to add your [...]

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