International Women’s Day: The Privilege of Being a Woman
As a young woman, I am discovering what a great privilege it is to be called just that. We, as women, have been beautifully and specially created in God’s image. This means that we reflect several of His characteristics – love and caring, strength and compassion, justice and peace, to name a few. Many women I have met, no... >Read More
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Menu Planning and Cooking in Bulk
It's 5 pm and the kids are hungry. You rummage through the refrigerator looking for leftovers - no such luck. You hastily attempt to prepare a simple Spaghetti Bolognese and realize that you're out of pasta. The doorbell is ringing and your eldest son just called. He's bringing his girlfriend home for dinner.
We're all aware of the chaos that...... >Read More
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The Secret to Long-Term Romantic Bliss
People are not perfect. And the world we live in isn’t perfect either. Therefore, it makes sense that our relationships aren’t ideal and that marital conflict is inevitable – it’s a part of every healthy marriage. What’s more important is how we choose to deal with our differences.
Dr. Dave Currie shares with us some of the important...... >Read More
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A Model's Journey to Beauty
Though it seemed unlikely, my life’s dream was to be a model. In high school, a judge for the school fashion show thought I had the exotic look of a fashion model. That judge began helping me get pictures together, and a photographer took me under her belt, teaching me what to watch out for in the modeling business.
I... >Read More
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This Is The Life!
As a child, I had no views on God at all because my parents didn't teach us about Him. I cannot recall having a conversation with either one of them about any spiritual matters before they died. Most of my memories of my parents include my dad and his drinking problem. Because he was an alcoholic, my mother wanted... >Read More
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Making the Most of Your Curls
Many women fortunate enough to have curly hair don't know how to work with their curls. If you're one of them, here are some tips on what you can do to make your curls as beautiful as they were meant to be:
Wash your hair using a lightweight shampoo and conditioner like Redken 5th Avenue NYC All Soft shampoo and... >Read More
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Understanding Men in the Workplace
Working with men can be great – once you’ve figured them out. It doesn’t take a woman too long to realize that they are, in fact, another species altogether.
Gender differences, especially with regard to communication, have been the cause for much laughter and interesting conversation where I work. Yet it has also helped me to gain a better...... >Read More
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Be Loved For Who You Really Are
Everybody wants to be loved for who they really are - beneath... >more
Giving The Perfect Gift
It’s funny how Christmas changes everything--the look of the neighborhoods with all... >more
What Do You Fear?
