Many years ago, I had my gallbladder removed and I kept getting sick. I was 20 pounds overweight and bloated, fatigued, jaundice, and nauseous all the time. I also had random headaches and hair loss. I kept getting sick until a friend of mine suggested that I try gluten free, even if just for a while. I loathed the idea… Read more →
God, Are You Out There?
I don’t believe…. Recently, I heard those words from a friend of mine going through a rough time. She said that she was raised in church and felt like she should believe, but just didn’t. She was having several financial, health, and mental challenges and just felt hopeless. I was a bit surprised when she called me as I haven’t… Read more →
Linger…
Have you ever been in a storm that lasts a little too long? And you sit by the edge of the sea and cry, when God, when? When will you come to my aid, when you restore the joy of my salvation? Sometimes it comes from all directions, sickness, financial issues, depression, loss of a loved one, etc. I know… Read more →
The Little Foxes…
~Catch all the foxes, those little foxes, before they ruin the vineyard of love, for the grapevines are blossoming! Song of Solomon 2:15 The book of Song of Solomon is mostly about lovers who finally find each other and who openly profess their God-given love to each other. I think it’s pretty interesting how God, in all of His… Read more →
Mouth Watering Roasted Cabbage
Getting back to healthy eating after…..yet again some health challenges. I got this recipe from a dear friend Myrna I used to work with. I tweaked it just a bit, but it’s buttery, yummy, and healthy! Enjoy! Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 45Min-1Hour Ingredients: 1 Head of Cabbage, makes 4-5 servings Olive Oil 1-2 Lemons Sea Salt Pepper Garlic… Read more →
Coward or Courageous?
In your life’s legacy do you want to be known as a Coward or Courageous? The bible has many cowardly people, such as Peter, Pilot, Judas, etc, but just as they helped Our Heavenly Father accomplish his purposes that is not the way I want to be known. I’d rather be the Mary, or the woman who washed Jesus’ feet, or… Read more →
Unbroken…Maria’s Movie Review
Warning – SPOILER ALERT, if you haven’t seen the movie I do talk in-depth about it. I wish that I would’ve written this blog right after I saw the movie so I would be as fired up as I was. I have one word that describes it…PHENOMENAL. Angelina Jolie took the story of this uncommon man, Louie Zamperini, who had… Read more →
Journey to Vegan-ish Land
During the past few months, I’ve had some health challenges. Some have been ongoing for a year or so now, recurring bronchitis, sinus infections, etc, etc. Well in December, it all hit at once, along with a viral infection and a trip to the ER. Needless to say, I kept wondering why I am prone to sickness as I had… Read more →
Yummy Healthy Vegan Stir Fry
Simple Vegan Tofu Stir Fry Prep Time: 10 Minutes, Serves 2 Ingredients: 1 Package of Firm Tofu 1 Tomato 1 Onion 1-2 Avocados 1 Bell Pepper, or add veggies of your choice, even squash or zucchini 3 Tbsp. of Salsa Valentina, you can find this in the Hispanic/International section of most grocers. (I put it on everything, it’s so delicious… Read more →
Dazzling Design Tip…Take Your Measurements
I once worked in a furniture store as a design consultant and I can’t tell you how many times I had people come in, ready to buy, but they didn’t know their measurements. They would leave in frustration without making the purchase they got so excited about because they didn’t know if it would fit in their home. When you… Read more →