November 8, 2018, changed my life forever. It had been a smoky morning which was not unusual for Paradise, California. I was sitting in band …
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Rheumatoid Arthritis
Every morning, many of us jump out of bed and never think about how we will cross the floor or button a shirt. We do …
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I dedicated much of my childhood to racing quarter midgets. These go-kart-like race cars brought out a competitive side in my dad and me that …
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After an extra busy week with work and family before the Labor Day Weekend, my husband and I realized we didn’t have the energy for …
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What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee (Psalm 56:3). At the lake, I stood in the shallow water holding onto the rope. Then, …
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We left on a bright beautiful June day. I beamed with excitement as I buckled my helmet and slid on my sunglasses. Earlier in the …
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Church has been a mainstay in my life for years. I remember my dad parting my hair from east to west every week before church …
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Like many Americans, you or someone you know may have found yourselves singing the pink slip blues. But it does not need to be all …
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I would have never guessed that when my Mom came to visit me that I would spend so much time in doctors’ offices, that I …
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Getting our kids to eat healthily can be quite a task but being persistent has its benefits. One benefit is supporting the growth of healthy …
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