The Spiritual Discipline of Not Knowing
My Footnote Habit Started In CollegeDespite being a straight-A student in high school, I was unprepared for college-level Bible classes. Professors were using words I'd never heard in sermons or Sunday school; Midrash, Masoretic Text, LXX.
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It Is Written: The Impressive Power Behind The Word Of God
The Word of God is more than letters on a page. It is how God created all things, He spoke everything into existence from nothing. It is powerful. It's taught, memorized and quoted because it's a weapon against the enemy. Do we really understand the big picture of what God's Word can do when we use it?
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Don't Drink The Flavored Gelatin
Collagen is popping up everywhere. It used to be popular to drink gelatin to help fingernails grow. At camp, we would sit around in the evening with mugs of warm Jell-O. Fast forward in time and we've learned a few things. First off, just say no to all that sugar. Aside from the health and addictive issues, it damages the collagen in your body. Second, there are many different types of collagen, and they do different things. Use the collagen chart below to figure out what type of collagen you need for the area you want to support.
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Batch Mix Your Smoothies For A Fast Breakfast
A good meal replacement smoothie rarely happens by accident. Those runny chocolate milk wannabe mixes won't tide me over until lunch. I prefer a thick milkshake style meal that I can sip slowly. To save time, I pre-mix the dry ingredients and store them in pint size mason jars. If you need a quick way to sneak a few green things into your family's smoothies, this is the fastest, most subtle way to do it.
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How To Freeze Avocado Chunks Quick And Easy
I found my first bag of frozen avocado chunks at a local warehouse store and was instantly hooked! And then I never saw them again. You may have read my other blog post about how I have to sneak healthy things into my family's smoothies. This was a big score for me, and then they were gone. There is no chance of me preparing a fresh avocado and slipping it into a smoothie unnoticed! It turns out, it's easy to freeze them in chunks.
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Easy Ways to Use Elderberry Syrup
When you understand what elderberries do to viruses, you want all the elderberry you can get, right? There are certain times of the year when all things elderberry sell out in the health food store, so if you do what I do and make up batches and freeze them. You'll be well prepared. If you need to get creative because a family member doesn't like the taste, or you want to use elderberry several times throughout the day with some variety, here's a list of ideas for you to try:
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Can Sugar Depress Your Immune System?
After the dentist finished checking my kindergartener's teeth, he brought up sugar. He was a holistic dentist, so I was hoping for more than the "sugar rots your teeth" speech. I wasn't disappointed. He dropped a bomb right off the bat...
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Enhance Your Elderberry Syrup With These Powerful Options
Like most things, there is the plain version, and then there's the luxury model. Elderberry syrup is no different. You can go from regular to high octane with some simple add-ins. Choose one or more of these popular turbo upgrades.
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How I Got Rid of The Rotten Meat Smell When Our Freezer Lost Power
I could see the clock on the stove blinking and immediately realized the power had gone out. The hamburger pucks in the freezer (including my organic grassfed ones) had thawed and rotted.Our first guest of the season was set to arrive in a few days. My husband and I made the hour long trip up to our lake cabin to get it ready. We spent some time with friends up there and had to remove our things and prepare it for our guests. As I opened the front door, the smell immediately hit me.
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