Edition 43, Page 6

Dealing with Anger

Contributor: Anonymous

1. Try to understand why you are angry.

It is important to understand that you have reached the point where you will get angry. If a particular situation or a person is causing you anger, talk about the matter with someone you trust. A faithful friend, a specialist, your doctor or psychologist can talk with you and help you.

2. Try to rest and relax.

Rest can put things in proper perspective. The relaxation can be achieved with a  read more >

Four Prayers for your Financial Crisis

Contributor: Donna Savage

No money for movies. No money for dinners out. No money for anything but essentials like food, gas, and toilet paper. Not exactly the dream life, is it?

But it's the life millions of Americans face in the current economic crisis. Foreclosures, unemployment, and stock market drops were once topics for news headlines. Now those topics fill our dinner conversations and our prayer requests.

I know what it's like to pray about overwhelming financial challenges. In my husband's  read more >

Sick and Tired of Being Sick and Tired, Part 7

Abundant Strength, Stamina, Flexibility and Energy!

Healthy Living Principle: Do not ignore symptoms…don't be presumptuous regarding your health. If you are experiencing symptoms of illness; have been diagnosed with a disease process; if you are pregnant, nursing or desiring to become pregnant, you should consult with the  read more >

Stinky Men: Dealing with Messy Husbands

Contributor: Anonymous

My husband and I have been together for over 8 years. The funny thing is he gets messier and messier. In the beginning he would help out with laundry,put his clothes away, and occasionally cook dinner. But times have certainly changed. He often forgets that we have a hamper ,leaves his dirty clothes on the floor by his side of the bed,and leaves swirl marks in the toilet. Gross huh? He also takes his shoes off in the middle of the hallway and leaves them there.I have tripped over them countless times.

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A Caregiver

Contributor: Beth Witrogen McLoed

Taking care of an aging parent can cause fatigue, stress, even depression. But you can find help if you know where to look.

Ten years ago, Margo Aparicio rescued her widowed mother, Genevieve, from near death because of a neglectful aide. Although she did it out of love, Aparicio never imagined the toll caregiving would take on her health and emotions.

Genevieve suffered not only from diabetes, incontinence, and dementia but also  read more >

Present your Body

"I beseech you, therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your body a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service" (Romans 12:1)

While exercise was not a priority in Biblical times, Paul instructs us to "present your bodies a living sacrifice." Each of us is advised to take care of our body since it is the "temple of the Holy Spirit."  read more >