Why Worry Yourself Sick?
Daily Devotional for Men: Overcoming Worry
Can worry actually make a person sick? Yes, it really happens.
"The deep-seated fear of not having enough money is responsible for nine out of ten illnesses in this country," says Dr. Irene Hickman of California State University in Sacramento. "In addition, it prolongs other illnesses by aggravating...... >Read More
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Have You Checked Your Compass Lately?
Oliver Wendell Holmes once said:
“I find that in this world it is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving.”
Mr. Holmes is right: we are all moving in a direction, and it is very important for us to stop and check to see if we are still moving toward the right destination. I... >Read More
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Careless Confidence
Happy and carefree. Even some of us who are a little more buttoned-up than others would like to be happy and carefree once in a while. But it’s not so easy for us worriers.
My dear old granny used to say, “If I worry about it, it won’t happen.” She, of course, said that in response to some calamity she knew... >Read More
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Influencing the Younger Generation
"A grandmother's special calling is to pray and to be a fellow worker in the battle in which her children or her grandchildren are engaged." ~ Elisabeth Elliott.
"There is nothing like a grandmother to love you and accept you." ~ Anne Graham Lotz
We were having dessert with some friends and I shared with them my passion about grandparents having...... >Read More
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Bladder Control Problems?
You are NOT alone...
One out of every 10 woman over 40, one out of every 8 woman over 50 and one out of every 4 woman over 60 experience bladder control problems. The good news is that 70% of urinary incontinence can be treated, cured or well managed.
Don't let embarrassment and misinformation keep you stuck at home this summer.... >Read More
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Stressed Spelled Backwards
My daughter Katie recently accepted a teaching job and moved out of state. As I helped decorate her apartment and she settled in, our “To Do” list for Tuesday included shopping for classroom items, including a picket fence to be placed at the base of the bulletin board. It seemed like a reasonable project given it was August. Reasonable... >Read More
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Forgiveness Can Be Good for Your Health
Got lingering anger, stress or high blood pressure? You may need to forgive someone (or to be forgiven yourself).
That's the conclusion of an increasing number of social scientists. Religion has long held that forgiveness is an important component of a fruitful life. A recent Christianity Today article outlined secular research that also supports...... >Read More
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Dealing with Anxiety
Years ago my husband and I were going through financial problems and... >more
Work Out Your Stress
Stress is part of life. Caregiving, work and family demands, illness and... >more
What Do You Fear?
