Spring 2012 Issue! Online Magazine |
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 | United We Stand Against Discension Among Believers by Shermaine Jones In addition, tearing down one another is the equivalent of taking one's house down brick by brick, for we are each a brick in God's temple. |
| Are You Stressed? by Julie Strohkorb Even good stress, like starting a romance or a new career, can take its toll on a person's body. Doctors say that small cumulative stressors over time can do a great deal of damage if ignored. |  |
 | Beautiful Birthday Celebration by Debbie Reynolds Harper It's not often that we get to be treated like royalty, but our birthdays provide a great opportunity to enjoy a relaxing afternoon and be reminded of the beautiful things God provides for us to enjoy! |
| Natural Healing For Colds And Flu by Lucinda Bedogne, CNHP Rather than take drugs that only mask or suppress symptoms, it is far better to work with the immune system by making the symptoms more productive. |  |
 | The Prayer of Jabez - Revisited! by Heather Kinchlow The Scripture tells us that Jabez was more honorable than his brothers, and yet he understood his need for God. Because we can never have enough of God, the more we call out to Him, the more we desire of His presence in our lives. |
| Easter Traditions - Jesus and Easter Eggs?! by Dorena DellaVecchio, Ph.D. Instead of focusing on the Easter bunny and Easter eggs, we have found several resources and ideas that use Easter eggs to explain Jesus Christ and His Resurrection. |  |
 | Key West by DeeDee MacDonald Mallory Square is the place to be every evening there is a sunset to celebrate. It is said, on some occasions, when the sun is the brightest just before it goes beyond the horizon, there is a green flash. |
| Your Hands Are Divine Instruments by Nancy Slocum "Everything I lay my hand to (work, writing, prayer, laying on of hands, creating with my hands, touching, loving, etc) will prosper and bless others!" |  |
 | Love, Faith, and Grandparents by Destiny Morrow As Shakespeare said, "love does not alter when alteration finds." For me, my grandparents' marriage is a reminder that not only does love exist, but that love lasts. |
| Swag on a Dime: Saving Up for The Ultimate Fashion Finds by Evie Phillips God never said we couldn't have nice things, but He asks that we be good stewards of our money. So this month I have decided to give you some tips on how to save up for that special something without breaking your sweet little piggy bank. |  |
 | A Love that Rivals Fairytales by Destiny Morrow The following poem is a reminder to all single women that GOD is the author of our love story! |
| A Prayer Of Love For My Husband by Samantha Ewing My heart yearned to write a love letter to the Lord. I prayed in earnest that He would impress upon me the words to write, words that would sing to His heart. |  |
 | Simple Crock Pot Beef Stew by Heather King It's great for entertaining because you don't have to tend it much at all. It's wonderful to share with lots of people and it's perfect when you need a meal for your family and you don't have a lot of time to make it. |
| The Place of Women in the Graeco-Roman World: Part One by Svetlana Papazov Man and woman, both created in the image of God[7], had reflected through the ages the intrinsic characteristics, defining the self, and differentiating the other. Lellia Ruggini is right in her observation that the phenomenon of human otherness was undoubtedly manifested even in antiquity in an immense variety of situations, such as the way women were regarded and treated. |  |
 | A Delivery of Peace by Dawn Sheridan Kollar Much of our lives are spent wondering about what is to come. Certain experiences seem inevitable, but how will we handle them? The unknown details can often paralyze us and hinder our enjoyment of the present moment. |
| Date Nut Pudding by Nancy Slocum This is a celebrated family tradition served during the holidays or anytime! |  |
 | Teaching our Children about God by Dorena DellaVecchio, Ph.D. One of the things we have learned in teaching our children is how differently each one learns and thinks! Learning Can Be Fun! |
| Be A Duck by Christina Messer Let's arm our children with the truth. Find and read scriptures to your children that will create a barrier around their fragile souls. |  |
 | Not Your Normal Egg Salad by Dorena DellaVecchio, Ph.D. This is a great lunch option for Spring-time. I got tired of regular egg-salad one day and came up with this. |
| Cookbook Consolidation by Alyson Shedd A few months ago, I found myself feeling overwhelmed at the amount of recipes "locked up" in these cookbooks, just waiting to be tried out. |  |
 | Grunt If You Can Hear Me by Cindy Aitken Now, let me let you in on a little secret. Too many words sound like clanging symbols to the majority of the male species. |
| Cake Box Cookies by Samantha Ewing Often times my culinary adventures come out of necessity. This particular recipe came from the desire to honor my husband and not run to the grocery story again! |  |
 | Mediterranean Potato Salad by Cynthia Newman I enjoy cooking the basics with a tasty twist. The following is a potato salad with a mustardy vinaigrette...a possible side dish if you're serving ham for your Resurrection celebration meal. |
| Cover Them With a Blanket by Sylvia Hensel God's Word tells us that we are to love our neighbor as ourselves. We sin when we expose another's sin. We not only expose their nakedness, we have exposed our own. |  |
 | My Compliments to the Chef! by Heather King It's something we should teach all of our kids so they know how to treat us, how to treat their friends and future spouses, and how to behave when they are at a restaurant or visiting with friends and family. |
| The Fruits of Love by Samantha Ewing I truly love when my children outshine my parenting efforts. When we see our children mimicking us, it is a blessing from God and a reason to praise the Lord. That's what happened this year on my Valentine's Day. |  |
 | The Cleaning Power of Vinegar by Samantha Ewing I have tried vinegar on windows, mirrors and even my kitchen floor, though, and I will not use anything else. |
| Grocery Store Smarts by Heather King It was time to get smart about grocery shopping. Here are some basic tips that have helped me trim the budget back down. |  |