My daughter (The Swordfighter) just got married. Her fiancée, now husband, an amazing you man, made the wedding cake. Yes, on my daughter's wedding, I had some cake . . . It was delicious! He made it with flour that he ground himself. That got me thinking about all the food additives that we avoided at her wedding. For example, BHT (Butylated Hydroxytoluene) is used to … [Read more...] about What We Are Eating – The Unknowns
Love Offerings!
A "love offering" is a voluntary, heartfelt donation to a church or religious organization for a specific purpose, person, or cause, distinct from a regular tithe. They are often collected to support a visiting minister, help a member in need, or bless a ministry. Have you been the giver or recipient of a love offering lately? Please allow me to explain! ALSO, feel free to … [Read more...] about Love Offerings!
Your Health Is Our Business – Again
Since Barbara’s article for this month and one of mine from last year complement each other, plus all the changes underway with RFK, Jr., in his position in the administration and Dr. Means on her way to being confirmed as Surgeon General, we thought it a good idea to (re)run this one now – with several important tweaks. So, here we go… It started when I saw a construction … [Read more...] about Your Health Is Our Business – Again
Be Bold! Kick It To The Curb!
I don’t like using the words “crap” or “crappy.” It’s crude. However, there is no better word to describe many aspects of the American diet. A look at what’s in shopping carts at the supermarket shows where most health abuse begins. Abuse often happens because we are lied to or misled about the products most people eat. A current TV ad for a cornflakes product boldly and … [Read more...] about Be Bold! Kick It To The Curb!
It’s Never Too Late to Invest
I see many financial experts talk about how investing when you're young is essential, and it is! Well, not everyone started investing in their 20s or 30s. Younger people today can amass a great deal of wealth by investing even a small amount of their money by the time they hit their 70s, 80s, and beyond. My son and I often discuss the stock market and what he's buying. There is … [Read more...] about It’s Never Too Late to Invest
Charlie Kirk Was Divisive And This Is Why I Say This
Immediately after Charlie Kirk was assassinated, certain people claimed he was divisive. I, like many others, took great offense. A few days later, I began to read Avi Snyder’s book, Never Ashamed: Stories of Sharing Faith with Scoffers and Skeptics. One section in his book had me sit up straight and say aloud, “Yes, Lord. Charlie Kirk was, indeed, divisive.” The section … [Read more...] about Charlie Kirk Was Divisive And This Is Why I Say This
We Have to Talk About This
Let’s face it: as much as we’d like to think we’re evolved and tolerant, human beings are judgmental. You are. I am. Your Uncle Angus is. So is the Pope, though he probably would not tweet about it. To maintain politeness, perhaps we should refer to judgments as judgmental preferences. That has a gentler ring to it, doesn’t it? I’ll admit it — I have many, many … [Read more...] about We Have to Talk About This
Money And The Shots
A very interesting change has taken place in the pharmacies. They started requiring a doctor's prescription for any further RONA vaccines or boosters. Many patients have called me requesting a prescription to get their boosters. This is a fascinating change. While there was an Emergency Authorization order from the government, the pharmacies were overly comfortable … [Read more...] about Money And The Shots
The Importance of Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-being
In a world that never seems to stop, where we are constantly bombarded with responsibilities and expectations, the concept of self-care has become increasingly vital to our well-being. Self-care isn't just about pampering oneself or indulging in luxury; it's a holistic approach to maintaining and improving our physical, emotional, and mental well-being. It is the practice of … [Read more...] about The Importance of Self-Care: Nurturing Your Well-being
For Whoever Needs Or Wants To Pray For Self Or Others
As a brief introduction, here’s an excerpt by Corrie ten Boom (God Is My Hiding Place: 40 Devotions for Refuge and Strength): “So often we say we are willing to do what God asks, but when push comes to shove, we reason away the inconvenience. When we do this, we not only miss out on a great blessing but may rob someone of theirs. Following Jesus isn’t necessarily … [Read more...] about For Whoever Needs Or Wants To Pray For Self Or Others