By Cheryl Scanlan Courage often flies in the face of logic. While in Alaska, I visited Icy Strait Point on Hoonah Island, home of approximately 800 residents and 2000 brown bear. My husband and I were warned, stay close to the camp. As we discussed what to do if encountering a bear, I was instructed, don’t run. Instead, stand your ground, make noise. If the bear goes after you, curl into a ball, covering the back of your neck and → Read more
God’s word is described as a two-edged sword able to divide bone and marrow. Jesus’ mouth in Revelation 1:16 is described as a sharp-two edged sword. In Ephesians the only weapon of offense the believer has against the spiritual forces of wickedness is the sword of spirit, which is the word of God. The yellow depicts the God-breathed word, profitable for teaching, reproof, correction and training in righteousness. The yellow helps us to sift through our narratives, beliefs, mindsets, assumptions → Read more
Decide, in advance, how much you want to 'cheat' from your normal eating pattern, this holiday season. I know! I'm meddling. What a time to ask you to consider what you are putting in your mouth. But the flip side is that this time of year, more than perhaps any other time, you want your energy to enjoy the people and festivities around you. Telling on myself: My doc has put me on a dairy and gluten free diet (save → Read more
