"Is this not the fast that I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens…" (Isaiah 58:6)

The reasons we choose to fast and the reasons the Lord calls us to fast may be two entirely different things. You may choose to fast in order to hear the Lord more clearly, for direction in your life, to help a loved one, or to see a "mountain" moved out of your

The loss of a mate is different from the loss of a parent. And how grief does or doesn't get handled depends on the person who is bereaved. But one thing is certain - the death of a child is among the most agonizing of all grief events. Much has been written for the parents. But little is written about what to do or not do as a friend or family member when someone you know or love loses a child.

I have very dear friends who lost their toddler-aged son in a freak accident over 20 years ago. The father, spoke to me

Maybe you're not the one doing the day-to-day caregiving-maybe you're the spouse, the one who would get "best supporting" if there were an Oscar or some other shiny statue given for "Best Caregiving Award."

Being the sidekick behind or rather beside the caregiver is a VERY important and crucial role. I know because I'm not sure I could have done what I did-care for my mom who had Alzheimers, Parkinson's, heart disease and lived with us-if it hadn't been for my other caregiving half.

Lately the fact that my wife is messy and somewhat lazy is really wearing on me. We have been married 2 years and our room has been over run by her clothes for all but maybe a week of that time total. It gets to be up to a foot deep on her side of the bed and eventually she has stuff all over my side and in the closet, laundry room and garage.

When she gets mail she just opens it all up and leaves it on the table so we can never use it because its full of mail. She doesn't like me

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

My 19 year old daughter has very disturbing temper tantrums and they are getting worse. She screams and cusses and blames everyone for her mistakes. She lives at home with us and everyone walks on "pins and needles" in hopes that she

Many people refer to me as the "better half" of three-time NFL MVP and Super Bowl Champion Brett Favre. But I am also the mother of two beautiful girls-Brittany and Breleigh-and I'm a daughter, a sister, a breast cancer survivor, and a Christian. If you're reading this, odds are you fall into one of these categories as well.

Whether you or someone you know is a survivor of, was recently diagnosed with, or has lost a loved one to breast cancer, please know- you are not alone. You have joined a powerful sorority that

1 Corinthians 6:18-20 & 1 Corinthians 7:1-2

Passage 1 Corinthians 6:18-20:

18 Run from sexual sin! No other sin so clearly affects the body as this one does. For sexual immorality is a sin against your own body. 19 Don't you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body.

First, congratulate yourself. Just reading this article is a huge step toward becoming tobacco free. Many people don't quit smoking because they think it's too hard to do. They think they'll quit someday.

It's true, for most people quitting isn't easy. After all, the nicotine in cigarettes is a powerfully addictive drug. But with the right approach, you can overcome the cravings.

The Difficulty in Kicking the Habit

We know our Heavenly Father has sent you to this place,

To lead Us in the way we should go and show us his Grace.

You search his word each and every day and try to hear his voice,

Giving us what he tells you so we can make the right choice.