Susan Gurev, one of The Daniel Plan’s “biggest losers,” shares where she’s been, what she’s learned and her results from adopting a healthy lifestyle. Before The Daniel Plan For years I have struggled with my weight and losing the battle. I would diet and lose weight, but always ended up gaining back what I’d lost ...

Chef Sally Cameron http://afoodcentriclife.com/ Rich and indulgent, this adult hot chocolate drink doubles as dessert and after dinner drink. It will warm you to your toes. For a non-alcoholic version, just make my recipe for hot cocoa and skip the St. Regis additions. My thanks to the St Regis Resort, Deer Valley, Utah for their ...

Don’t be caught with your hand in the cookie jar this holiday season. It’s easy to be tempted to overeat because your favorite foods come around once a year. But by making wise food choices, you can avoid overloading on calories. Indulging during the holidays leaves a lasting impression on more than just your taste ...

By Rick Warren But the angel said to them, “… I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” Luke 2:10 (NIV) Knowing that Christmastime is God’s chosen time teaches us that Christmas is the time for us to renew our faith. We need not fear God because of the ...

Experience Life Team There are plenty of fine reasons to volunteer. Do it for charity, for community – or just for the health of it! “How can I help?” It’s a simple and surprisingly powerful question. Ask it, and you could change someone’s life. And in the process, you could wind up transforming your own. ...

If you want to get healthy, you just might not want to go to a doctor. You might instead, go to church.  The power of community to create health is far greater than any physician, clinic or hospital. You are more likely to be overweight if your friend’s, friend’s friend is overweight than if your ...

By Rick Warren “Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” (Matthew 5:9 KJV) Once you make peace with God and have the peace of God in your heart, you’re able to make peace with other people. God says, “I want you to be a peacemaker. I want you to be a reconciler.” The Bible ...

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 ...

During an afternoon of baptizing over 800 people, Pastor Rick Warren realized it was time for change. He told his congregation he needed to lose weight and asked if anyone wanted to join him. He thought maybe 200 people would sign up, instead he witnessed a movement unfold as 15,000 people lost over 260,000 pounds ...

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 ...