Faith

  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
Home Fires
Over a five-year period beginning in 2015 and 2019, fire departments across the United States responded to roughly 347,000 home structure fires per year. That data, courtesy of the National Fire Protection Association, underscores the significance of home fire protection measures. Smoke detectors are a key component of fire protection, but there’s much more homeowners can do to protect themselves, their families, their belongings, and their homes from structure fires. • Routinely inspect smoke detectors.