• Happiness Comes from Harmony and Humility

    By Rick Warren “Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to. Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. He humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on ...

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  • Bacon Wrapped Dates

    A Man’s Cookbook for “THE HERD” By Robert Sturm Need an easy  and tasty appetizer to take to a party?  Try Robert’s delicious Bacon Wrapped Dates the next time you want to take a yummy treat to your next gathering!     Ingredients 12 each Medjool Dates, pitted 6 each Bacon Strips, Turkey Bacon or ...

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  • Five Things Not to Stress About Over the Holidays

    Anna Davies, Contributor to Experience Life Magazine Silent night? Yeah right. With parties to attend, family members to shop for, and endless to-do lists that never seem to get done, it’s all too easy to feel more frazzled than festive. Stressing out over the same things each year is basically a holiday tradition. This year, stop ...

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  • Enjoy Healthy Dining- Surviving the Restaurants

    Mark Hyman, MD Eating outside the home comes at a high price.  We spend our hard-earned dollars upfront only to pay more at a later date due to hidden healthcare costs not seen on the menu! Temptations from the food industry are addictive such as salty, sugary, high-calorie, nutrient-poor foods that negatively affect our health and ...

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  • Have you Ever Suffered from “Gift-envy”?

    Rick Warren “Whoever does not have the Spirit cannot receive the gifts that come from God’s Spirit.” (1 Corinthians 2:14a TEV) You can’t earn your spiritual gifts or deserve them — that’s why they are called gifts! They’re an expression of God’s grace to you: “Christ has generously divided out his gifts to us” (Ephesians 4:7 CEV). ...

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  • Holiday Cookie Recipe: Citrus Sand Tarts

    By Daniel Plan Chef Sally Cameron A holiday cookie called Sand Tarts has been a family tradition for decades. A thin, crisp, rolled cookie with lots of fresh orange zest, I baked these cookies for years with my mom until she died six years ago. Since then, the recipe card, in her handwriting, stayed hidden in ...

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  • Hopeful Eating is Healthier Than Happy Eating

    Contributor to Daniel Amen, MD Is it better to be happy or hopeful when it comes to making good food choices?   As it turns out, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, happy people are more likely to eat candy bars, whereas hopeful people choose fruit.  When people feel hope, the ...

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  • Let God Breath New Life into Your Healthy Efforts

    Rick Warren “We will never turn our back on you; breathe life into our lungs so we can shout your name!” (Psalm 80:18 MSG) Psalm 80:18 says, “We will never turn our back on you; breathe life into our lungs so we can shout your name!” (MSG) Breathing is one of the few functions of your body that ...

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  • Coach Sean Foy’s Move of the Week

    Get Moving with Sean! This week try : STATIONARY LUNGES Here’s a great Burst move to help you tone and firm your entire lower body-without sweating! Burst Stationary Lunges are one of my favorite movements because you can easily perform them throughout your busy day. The main difference between a “Lunge” and a “Burst Stationary ...

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  • HEALTHY HOLIDAY PARTY TIPS

    If you fail to plan, you plan to fail! This is never more true than during the holiday season! Here are a few ideas to help you stay ahead of the game and plan wisely. Spice it Up! Use spices and herbs to flavor foods instead of heavy sauces. Many herbs and spices have been shown to ...

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