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“The Bible warns us that false teachers will increase in the last days, who will cause many to fall into error.” After a conference where I was speaking, a woman came up to me and said: “I am so confused!” she said to me. This was after I had shared the Word at their Bible study group. “And why are …

Light Your Holy Fire in our Soul As we enter another year, may we be conscious that Jesus is coming soon. May the Lord enable us to look beyond the small circle of self, beyond our own self-centered agendas, to embrace the purposes in God’s heart. What are those? To build his church and to extend his kingdom in his …

“In an era when the spotlight was on P.T. Usha, Reeth Abraham carved a niche for herself with outstanding national and international performances. Through a career spanning 16 years, between 1976 and 1992, this national champion in long jump and heptathlon won many laurels in track and field events, including an Arjuna Award in 1997. Archana Shenoy meets the outstanding …

The little black dress. The perfect pair of jeans. A stylish pair of ballet flats. For our female readers out there, chances are pretty good that you’ve got these items in your closet. But do you still find yourself browsing online for new duds? For many of the women today, online shopping has actually become preferable to shopping in stores. …

“Calm and soothe your stress away with this decadent chocolate tea infused with the antioxidant power of black tea and almonds! “ Why it works  Black tea is chock full of antioxidants and, studies have shown, it can lower stress hormones. Almonds are another super food that has a calming effect on the brain. They are high in serotonin, the …

Strawberry season is here and I am trying to find creative ways for my family to eat strawberries. Roasting fruit brings out its flavor and berries are no exception. Roast strawberries with some natural sugar and you have a treat in itself. Top this with some whipped cream and you have a super yummy treat. Add some toasted coconut and …

Basmati rice simmered in coconut milk with some shrimp and veggies thrown in makes a yummy easy one pot meal! This shrimp pilaf is loaded with veggies so it is a meal in itself. Throw in some milk and fruit and dinner is served! Mildly spiced with cumin, turmeric and chili flakes my shrimp pilaf is loaded with flavor. Top …

“Sprouted Mung Bean Salad with tender snap peas, grated carrot, cabbage and spring onion tossed with a zesty home-made Asian dressing! “ How to sprout beans Soak a cup of raw beans in water overnight. Drain and place the soaked beans in a colander or any dish with holes at the bottom. Cover with a wet paper towel and in a …

“It is a little brown bottle no home should be without! With prices of most necessities rising, here are some ways to save tons of money in such a simple, healthy manner! “ Bleach  1. Add a cup of peroxide to bleach the whites in your laundry. If there is blood on clothing, pour it directly on the soiled spot. …