Thought for Today

Better than a thousand hollow words Is one word that brings peace. Better than a thousand hollow verses Is one verse that brings peace. Better than a hundred hollow lines Is one line of the law, bringing peace. Gautama Buddha in “The Thousands” from the Dhammapada as translated by Thomas Byrom http://en.wikiquote.org/wiki/Peace

Being of God

I love good preaching.  Recently I heard a sermon that was beautiful in it’s simplicity in explaining what for many can be a difficult truth to grasp.  The preacher was Rev. Dr. John Philip Newell, Guest Minister at First Plymouth Church in Lincoln, NE.  I invite you to click on the link and enjoy Dr. Newell’s sermon.Continue reading “Being of God”

Healthy Living A to Z: H is for Herbs

Do you know the difference between and an herb and a spice? Herbs are leaves and flowers of plants and include basil, rosemary, parsley, thyme, and varieties of mint among others. Spices are seeds, roots, stems or barks of plants and include things like cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg and pepper. They are often used interchangeably toContinue reading “Healthy Living A to Z: H is for Herbs”