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What Makes Us the Happiest About the Places We Live You can sense it when you walk down Main Street on a warm afternoon.  You will find it under the Friday night lights at high school football games.  You will hear it in the laughter of children at the local parks or in the jovial … Continue reading Hometown Pride →

Boosting Your Immune Health “Friend, please pray…” was how the text started a few weeks ago.  “My mom and dad both have covid.” My heart sank. My friend’s parents are both over 70 and her dad is a diabetic. After feeling ill for a couple weeks, I am happy to report that they seem to … Continue reading The Sunshine “Vitamin” →

They come into the lives of our children, sisters, brothers, friends... through social media or in-person at places like schools and malls. Even through established relationships in families and communities.Human trafficking can involve grooming for sexual exploitation, being tricked into risky job offers, or trapped in forced labor (building sites, factories, farms, private homes...), begging … Continue reading Fresh Start Healing Heart Matching Grant →

About 20 years ago, a nonprofit group wanted to help a community that had a high rate of 911 calls.  The prevailing belief was that the neighborhood was dangerous because it was dark outside of people’s homes. The obvious was that the darkness concealed criminal activity.  The assumption was that the people wanted it that … Continue reading Take Back the Light →

Whether you're new to the faith or been at it a while, it's easy to overlook this specific tip that will help you grow your faith. https://youtu.be/XwssTCRCi5U

Some of our most watched videos on our YouTube channel have been about our Intex Pool. We are preparing to open it for its 3rd season and we still love it! https://youtu.be/NRjPXSzG-X0 (Complete setup of the Intex Ultra Frame 16x32 above ground pool. We love the size, the shape, and the addition to our backyard.) … Continue reading Our Intex Pool →

Amazing Things Happen When You Know Many of us are feeling an overall lack of control these days.  It seems like somebody else has been in the driver’s seat all of 2020 and we have been dragged along for the ride.  It is a little like being on that bus in the movie Speed with … Continue reading What You Can (and Cannot) Control →

In this online workshop, Amanda is sharing her best mom hacks for Planning, Meals, and Productivity. Learn how intentional living and hacks can transform your days and weeks. Together, we will make a plan for success! There’s even a bonus hack to help you when life derails and you need to get back on track. … Continue reading Mom Hacks to Save Your Sanity →

When You Do Not Know Who or What to Believe Once upon a time you had to work hard to discover conspiracy theories—find and check out books from the library or look up old newspaper clips. Today, conspiracy theories are an instant Google search away.  In today’s world conspiracy theories will even find you through … Continue reading Overwhelmed by Conspiracy →

Natural Solutions to Support Fitness & Performance Football fever runs deep in the south.  From high school to NFL, fans can be found at every level.  High school games are where the fandom takes shape. “Friday Night Lights” are a serious part of the culture in southern cities and towns. As players start lining up … Continue reading Play at Your Best →