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Jiu Jitsu offers many benefits
Recently, I learned that my daughters enjoy whipping me down to the mat and testing me to see if I can get myself out of potentially dangerous situations. Their enthusiasm causes the instructors to ch... Read More
Reader relives history in this novel
Family secrets always cause pain. The secrets Hannah Sterling discovers after the death of her mother are shocking, and her journey to Germany to find the answers to her questions only brings more dis... Read More
Family genealogies are interesting, educational
Betty Vetterli’s Matterhorn CD yodeled from my laptop. As the accordion pumped and the singer let out an echoing call, I was transported back to my childhood, sitting on my grandparents’ porch lis... Read More
Count your blessings every day
It is Thanksgiving, the day we count our blessings. Our church has a Thanksgiving service on the eve before. During this service, people often give testimonies for things for which they are thankful. ... Read More
People can free themselves from lies they have believed
Somehow in life we pick up false beliefs that drag us down and keep us from being happy and reaching our full potential. These lies run through our minds as negative thoughts or spill out of our mouth... Read More
How I lost weight
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After years of trying to lose weight and failing, I had a break through last year. I lost over 40 pounds and went down five sizes in six months. This journey was surprising, and in the end, satisfyi...
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Spreading blame backfires
You know that you have small children in your home if . . . • You notice that there are raisins on your table, and you set out chocolate covered raisins. • You notice your walls are gray three fee... Read More
When boy grows up, he wants to be a dog
Some days as a stay-at-home mom can be more challenging than others. Take the day that Tyler insisted that he was a dog, for example. I’m sure my neighbors think I’m a tad strange as I go out to c... Read More