Changing Seasons: What Season Are You In?

I was just thinking the other day about the seasons and how our lives certainly seem to go through them.  And with June 21st having finally brought summer around, I thought this the perfect opportunity to share.  I'll start with a brief description of each season and what that means for you: Spring: a time in life where doors start opening up for you, new opportunities are birthed, and sunshine is certainly smiling down on you.  Rain may come your way, but it only helps your opportunities grow more plentiful and fruitful. Summer: the season in which you start to get into the…

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For When You’re Lonely

I've been struggling with loneliness lately. I know that we all get lonely sometimes, and many of us get lonely due to a lack of a relationship. If this applies to you, it may be a good idea to have a look on a site like https://www.reignitethefire.net/, as they may be able to help you get through your struggles with loneliness. Or, if you're the kind of person that likes more practical solutions and you're missing that physical presence of a partner in your home, you might want to try products such as love dolls to help to fill an…

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3 Ways We Experience Change

Today I'm thinking about changes. I feel like I should be singing a song about it. Granted, they aren't significant changes in the eyes of some, but it feels like right now is a great season of change in our lives. Sometimes we go through those don't we? Sometimes it seems as though we are in seasons of change more than we are in seasons of rest. But this is one of our seasons of change as a family. We continue to change our hearts and behaviors through the work we put into creating a good, Christ-like home for our…

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The Beauty of Herself

People say that beauty is only skin deep, but is it really? It seems as though society's view of beauty has drastically changed throughout the years. Girls who, at a young age, believed they were gorgeous queens and princesses grew up to believe that their hair was too curly or too straight; they were too fat, too skinny, too tall, or too short. Some females go crazy trying to find the perfect balance only to discover that society's views are always changing, thus dooming the girl to hideousness. People can dedicate their lives to helping people achieve true beauty, and…

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My Daughter Was Labeled “Obese”: Where Do We Draw the Line?

Before I get into my story, let me just start by giving you the official definition of BMI. Simply said, BMI (or Body Mass Index) is a simple mathematical formula (or equation, if you will) used to calculate body fat based on height and weight. In other words, weight (in pounds), divided by height (in inches) squared, multiplied by 703 equals BMI. Here's a little history for you: BMI, also called the Quetelet index, was created by Adolphe Quetelet while developing what he called "social physics", between 1830 and 1850. BMI became popular around 1972, when the Journal of Chronic…

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