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Be Careful With What You Know!

Jesus said, “The first in importance is ‘Listen, Israel: The Lord your God is one; so love the Lord God with all your passion and prayer and intelligence and energy.’ And here is the second: ‘Love others as well as you love yourself.’ There is no other commandment that ranks with these.

Right on Time

On Mother’s Day, as the worship music was starting up at church, four of my girls came bustling in from Sunday School, handing me little notes, potted plants and flowers and hugging me on their way to a seat.

Bite-Size Wellness

Ever polished off a whole bag of chips while watching TV without even realizing until your hand hits the bottom of the bag? This can be pretty common. When life gets busy, eating can become mindless, a task we do on autopilot.
Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

It has been a few years since my children were babies! Having spent my youth as a babysitter and a career in pediatrics, I was pretty comfortable in watching the developmental of babies, toddlers and young children. ( Teenagers are another story for another day!!

Jessie's Corner: Old Habits Die Hard

Please don’t, out of old habit, slip back into being or doing what everyone tells you. Friends, stay where you were called to be. God is there. Hold the high ground with him at your side.

God is With Us

Sometimes I become fascinated by a word or phrase and spend time investigating it, seeing what connections I can make. One such phrase that captured my attention is “the favor of God.” It’s something I’ve heard throughout my life.

Bloom

I feel like in moving out to Kansas, I learned to do two of the hardest things I’ve ever done in my adult life. If you know me, you know there’s a lot I don’t actually know how to do. But because I am decent enough at some things, I don’t get too hung up on what I can’t do.
Bite-Size Wellness

Bite-Size Wellness

Bite-Size Wellness

Carbs are essential for our cognitive function, energy levels, mood, and overall health, but not all carbs are created equal. Let’s explore the science behind carbs and learn how to make smart choices for a balanced diet. Our bodies have come to rely heavily on carbohydrates for energy.
Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Prairie Doc Perspective

Working as an RN in inpatient rehab, I am often called upon to care for patients who have had a cerebrovascular accident, or more commonly called a stroke.