Articles

March 2023 

Plenty of people can be found working their grilling magic year-round. But the vast majority of people do the bulk of their grilling over the summer, when warm temperatures contribute to a relaxed atmosphere that makes outdoor cooking and dining that much more appealing. The relaxing nature of summer can make it easy to overlook safety, particularly when grilling. However, the right safety measures when cooking over an open flame can prevent home fires and

  Most of you know that I am a two-time cancer survivor. The radiation treatments have caused serious scar tissue to build up in my throat, constricting the area just above my esophagus. Because I cannot eat solid food, my entire diet consists primarily of 36 ounces of Boost and about 2 cups of milk each day. Occasionally I’ll make a spinach smoothie. This has been going on for over 5 years now, and at

A large number of people struggle with low self-esteem and self-hatred. For singer-songwriter Carol Chisolm, this identity consumed her. Living in the shadows of shame, fear, and captivity, she was a victim of alopecia, an autoimmune disorder that resulted in hair loss. She has captured her compelling struggle with this demoralizing disorder in her new book, “Breaking the Shadows: How to Embrace Your True Self and Live in the Light of God’s Glory” (Redemption Press

  Warm weather often leads to more time spent outdoors. For homeowners lucky to have a backyard pool, hot tub, or community water amenities, these spots can be great for relaxing, cooling off, exercising, or spending enjoyable times with family and friends. While pools and spas are ideal spots for family fun, they’re not without their dangers. The American Red Cross warns that 69 percent of young children who drown were not expected to be