Let’s face it, women want to be beautiful. However, many fail to realize that beauty begins on the inside and works its way out.      But how do you become beautiful on the inside? You will not discover the secret in...

Patriarchs and Prophets, Chapter 67."Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the Lord, even against the word of the Lord, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; and inquired...

 Through various things that happened when I was five and continued for way too long I lost my faith. I stumbled for awhile, then as I grew older I became more sure footed, and before long I was running to the edge.I became convinced that God was...

I don't think about being 109. I think it's wonderful and I keep asking, "How much longer?" I want to stay here. I want to see who the next president is going to be and what's going on in schools. I'm very curious. And I think that curiosity is one of...

 Some stuff worth remembering. IF I HAD MY LIFE TO LIVE OVER - by Erma Bombeck(Written after she found out she was dying ).I would have gone to bed when I was sick instead of pretending the earthwould go into a holding pattern if I weren't...

I was asked today to share some if the relationship tips I share in seminars regarding marriages and having a successful happy one.  Here are some of the tips I posted: Here's a couple for you...#1 - this applies to all relationships - marriages,...

  Hello Phenomenal Woman!Sweet greetings to Significant You!   You know it is said that every 2-1/2 minutes, we have a negative thought.   And every negative thought will cost you something!  And many times it will cost you...

Growing up in a very small town of about 800 people, your religion was part of your profile.  Mine happened to be Catholic – and still is.  However, a few years ago, I began to ask a lot of questions.  Being a catechist since the age...

Gaining “Soul” Custody By Deedra Hunter, M.S., LMHC     You actually think everything is perfect, and then life happens.  Life happened to me August 14, 1994. A process server knocked on the door with papers...

With Labor Day around the corner, it’s a great time to remember what being an American means. I love how our community celebrates our great country’s holidays and I am looking forward to Labor Day. At Lake Ashton, our community really came...

The Desire of Ages,Chapter84." Why are ye troubled? And why do doubts arise in your hearts?" (Luke24:38,NKJV).After Jesus revealed His identity to the travelers to Emmaus, they hurried back to Jerusalem, although the hour was late. They knew the eleven...

I was amazed at the speed that the election process took last night. I turned to several stations to see how each covered the election. CNN had its own panel and tried to be unbiased giving both sides equal time. But as I listened to other stations, Fox...

For my birthday I just got three books from my sister who has been listening when I talked about books I have been wanting to get.  So now I have book 6 and 7 of the Harry Potter series.  Then are so fun to read. You can get your mind off your...

"The two enemies of the people are criminals and government, so let us tie the second down with the chains of the constitution so the second will not become the legalized version of the first."-Thomas Jefferson "Almighty God; We make our earnest...

Our neighborhood now consists mostly of strangers on the Internet.  We don’t even know the people who live next door to us.  What does that say?  Does it mean that no one in our real neighborhood wants to be our friends?  Hell...

“Own your own business, son. That’s the only way to control your own future. Own it, work hard at it, set high goals for yourself and never give up, no matter what obstacles come your way.” Simon DeVos repeatedly reinforced that message to his...

I woke up this morning and clicked on the early morning news..... I blinked!! twice...and my mouth opened wide!!.. Was it possible that I had gone to sleep the night before, and slept for 9 months?...It seemed that I missed my God Given American...

  This story is about the trip we took to see my mom at Christmas, 1982. She lived in Evans, Colorado and we lived in Page, Arizona. We had decided to take our four sons in our Dodge van not knowing what the weather had in store.   We...

About a year ago, Fred and I wrote and ebook with some of our networking friends here in Florida called Expanding Your Circles Of Influence.  This ebook was about the basics of law of attraction in your business, but more importantly about...

Being an entrepreneur...or a “Jill of all trades and a mistress of none,” which is how I’ve always described myself...I’ve found myself involved in some pretty bizarre employment ‘opportunities.’My first job was on top...

  Caregiver Stress- the Dangers of being a Good Samaritan   by Dwight Bain, Nationally Certified Counselor & Certified Life Coach in Winter Park   “Don’t take life so seriously, you’ll never get out...

Psalm 55:22 "Friends are God's way of taking care of us." This was written by a of Metro Denver Hospice Physician: I was driving home from a meeting this evening about 5, stuck in traffic on Colorado Blvd., and the car started to choke and splutter...

Mentors Make the Difference The benefits of having a leader come alongside to achieve greater results   By Dwight Bain, NCC, Founder of the LifeWorks Group of Counselors & Coaches   Last week I was honored to spend some time...

I want to take a few minutes and share with you my thoughts on living in a virtual world. I am approaching my 58th year of living in an actual world, and I must admit that I am a long way from having that mastered. Now, thanks to creative folks like Mark...

Throughout 99% of human history, the average life expectancy was less than 18 years. That’s changing. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, there are now 80,000 centenarians in the United States, and that number is projected to increase seven-fold, to...

When my four sons were little, we all attended church and  had them dedicated to the Lord. While watching them grow, the Lord impressed upon me to let my kids go. Meaning, to give them to Him for protection and to lead them. I didn't want to be...

A Sons Need To Feel Valuable To His Father My last article focused on the growing issue of mother/son conflict and the response I have gotten has confirmed the trends I am seeing between moms and their boys. However, it is important for me to note that...

I saw a 109-year-old woman brought back to life. It was stunning. Humbling. I’m still trying to process it all. I’ll tell you about it in a moment. But first, a little background. Ruth1898 is not only the oldest member of our growing bolder...

 I am Missing  My friend Ruth Hamilton  I  still will keep her  alive for  her birthday and always, she will not be here on earth this year,  Ruth would have  been 110  this April 12, 2008 , But  we...

If God had built us without judgment, we’d be better off...maybe...but it’s commenting on what other people wear and look like that makes for an insane amount of laughter and gratitude...the, “There but for the grace of GAWD go...

Go ahead, make my bed   I can tolerate most household chores, with the exception of one or two tasks, but am I really alone?? When my children were mere tiny-tots, the daily routine never bothered me nor interfered with my lifestyle. I...