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Intimacy with God

Be still and know that I am God: Before you read this article, may I ask you to take a few moments off and –just be still…..really still.. quieten your minds …the feverish activities of the body…Now close your eyes and focus on God, His majesty and splendour, His glory and the beauty of His holiness. O! the wonder of …

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40 Tips for Better Life

40 Tips for Better Life

Take a 10-30 minutes walk every day. And while you walk, smile. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Sleep for 7 hours. Live with the 3 E’s — Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy. Play more games. Read more books than you did the previous year. Make time to practice meditation, and prayer. They provide us with daily …

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The Father Seeks ‘True Worshipers’

The Father Seeks True Worshippers

In Revelation 4, the ‘prayers of saints’ are described as a sweet smelling incense of worship that continually rises before the throne of glory – and pleasing to Him! In John 4, while talking to the Samaritan woman on worship, Jesus said: “The Father seeks true worshippers who worship Him in spirit and truth”. True worshippers would indicate that in …

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Horse Therapy

Horse Therapy

Horses are big and people tend to be intimidated by them. However, did you know that these equines can teach us to get over our fears and other insecurities? Tell us a bit about yourself, Laura, your background, family. Laura: I was raised in a Christian family. We lived in the country, on a small farm, and was home- schooled …

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Just A Mother?

Just A Mother

A woman, renewing her driver’s license at the Clerk’s Desk at the RTO, was asked by the man at the counter, to state her occupation. How was she to describe what she was doing? She hesitated, uncertain how to classify herself. “What I mean is…” she tried to explain to the man. “Do you have a job or are you …

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10 Ten-minute Work-outs

If you have a busy lifestyle and are not used to making time for exercise like myself, it may be tough to commit to three sessions a day but just think of it as doing yourself a huge favor. Block that time out as ‘Me Time’.  If you can’t do all three sessions a day don’t beat yourself up. Even …

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Working-out to Music

Working-out to Music

It Can Burn More Calories! Well it has more to do with the fact that music puts you in a mood to exercise longer and motivates you to a more effective workout.  Studies have shown that listening to music during exercise can serve  as a distraction from negatives like fatigue thus intensifying a workout. Some reasons to dance or exercise …

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Chilling Truth

Chilling Truth

Yes, the refrigerator can actually be a breeding ground for bacteria Gleaming white and perfectly cool, the kitchen fridge seems a safe haven for your food. But if you believe that, you may be in for a nasty surprise. A study has revealed that refrigerator salad drawers can contain up to 750 times the level of bacteria considered safe, with …

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Break the Ice the Safe Way

There are  four common methods to safely thaw frozen food. Learn what these methods are, and be safe Food safety is one of my pet rants, especially since I happen to be a trainer and proctor with National Registry Of Food Safety Professionals. Ok, I will not  be giving you a mini lesson here like I do to my students, …

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Get on Top of Stress—Meditate!

“The inner meditative journey is a way of life for people, who actually feel the need for it and who become conscious of their need” —Morton Kelsey Stress is one of the major present-day problems. We work and live in a stressful environment, and the pressure overload is disrupting the lives of young and old alike. Though stress is not …

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