3We live in such a way that no one will stumble because of us, and no one will find fault with our ministry. 4In everything we do, we show that we are true ministers of God. We patiently endure troubles and hardships and calamities of every kind. 5We have been beaten, been put in prison, …

Drinking pickle juice appears to decrease cramping about forty-five percent faster than drinking water. The salt and vinegar in pickle juice are great for destroying bacteria. You can use pickle juice to treat bacterial infections in your stomach since the bacteria is mild on the lining of your abdomen. It is an excellent source of …

I don’t often go to Whole Foods, but when I do, I smile because I remember a day so terrible it became funny. I woke up one morning, filled my mug of coffee to the brim, and sat down with my phone and computer to check emails. I went to take that first sip, anxious …

I feel like I’ve been writing on petty things lately, but I guess I cannot be heavy and soulful on a daily whim. So, let’s talk about the wonders of Frank’s cayenne pepper sauce. I discovered this stuff while making super easy buffalo chicken, but have realized it adds needed pizzazz to anything. I had …

Downton Abbey. Sigh. I was hooked by the Pride & Prejudice-like cinematography in the Downton intro upon my first watching. Then there’s the strings and piano music taut with drama, and the elegant, elaborate costumes, and the intrigue of the separate worlds of the service people of the estate and the ladies and gents of …

Guys, Sunbutter is good!!! I must lead with this because I was somewhat shocked.  I’ve been borderline obsessing about this book I’m reading (It Starts With Food).  I’ve only been reading it at night, so it’s taking me a while to get through it.  But I’m not against reading it slowly because it’s a lot …

How many times have I tried to mentally/physically make myself feel more valuable? Countless times. Sure, we can busy ourselves, set high goals, volunteer, go to church, do everything we consider to be righteous and worthy and good. But truthfully, what builds your confidence?  I have done things in my life that I am proud …

Matt and I ran out to fix a couple things at the rental house yesterday and when we came home the front door was wide-open and our precious Nala was gone.  If our front door isn’t locked, it doesn’t always latch right, so I was not thinking someone intruded. Baby Gretel was as excited as …

Four hours of working out everyday is not a sustainable lifestyle, unless you are a collegiate or professional athlete. I’m no longer either of those things. Some days I look back at my crazy busy, in-shape collegiate days as a curse. How will I ever get in that sort of shape again? Those expectations are …

“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? Matthew 7:3  In case you were needing a Lego visual… I do not know what a plank in the eye would feel like, but it sounds painful and blinding.  I was going …