Category: family
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Happy Birthday Aliyah: Still My Baby, Now a Woman
I don’t think any parent’s heart is ever fully prepared for their children’s transition into adulthood. We’re excited for them, yes, they made it, God kept them, and 21 years later, that tiny baby, that busy toddler, that energetic, curious, and at times know-it-all teenager no longer stands before you. Instead, you see a fully…
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Birthday Blessings…My Babies Are Growing Up
Within just two months of each other, my two younger children turned 8 and 3 years old. While I am forever grateful to God for allowing them to reach these milestones, I cannot help but feel a small sense of grief as I reminisce about their younger years. Children truly don’t stay little for long—their…
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How I Crafted a Large, Delightful Bowl of Homemade Hummus for My Sister-in-Law’s Plant-Based Wedding
I am passionate about many things in life, but my top three are undoubtedly my faith, my family, and health reformation. A new wave is sweeping across the world, the pursuit of a healthy lifestyle. More and more people are beginning to realize that this may very well be the solution to the sickness and…
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Grieving and Healing Through Faith
Through it all, I’ve learned that grief doesn’t mean forgetting—it means remembering with love. It means carrying those memories forward and allowing God to use even our deepest pain to bring healing.
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Life Update: A Season of Growth, Grief, and Grace
“It feels good to be back—and what better way to return than with a life update! No matter the season, my praise remains the same, because God is faithful and near to the brokenhearted. Here’s to growth, grace, and holding on to His promises. Blessings!”
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Unplanned, Unprocessed, Unbelievably Good Plant-Based Meals
Sometimes the best meals come from moments of spontaneity. You walk into the kitchen with a blank slate and let creativity take over with whatever ingredients are on hand. I find joy in the surprise element of this approach—it keeps cooking fun and dynamic! I’ll admit, my cooking moods fluctuate. There are days when I…
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“Fluoride: Friend or Foe? My Journey to Make the Best Choice for My Family”
The author expresses concern about fluoride’s potential harm, particularly on children’s brain development. After initially avoiding fluoride products, a cavity in their son prompted reevaluation. They incorporate natural remedies while maintaining dental hygiene. Following Dr. Mark Hyman’s insights linking fluoride to lower IQ, they plan to continue minimizing fluoride exposure in their family.
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Twenty Years of Health and Happiness: Let’s Celebrate with a Homemade Plant-Based Cake!
Is it me who’s getting older, or is it my daughter? Sometimes I have to stop and remind myself that I’m the mother of a young adult. Wow, wasn’t I just a little girl not so long ago? When did the years fly by? This past weekend, my eldest daughter celebrated her 20th birthday—yes, you…
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Unexpected Blessing
“And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:19). Often, when we engage in social conversations with family or friends, we don’t plan what we’re going to talk about. The conversation just flows naturally from one topic to another. A month ago, I was…
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A Journey of Faith: My Son’s Baptism
Children are indeed a heritage from the Lord, and I feel beyond blessed to be given the divine role of mother to God’s little ones. As parents, we are entrusted with the responsibility to reveal the true character of God to our children, teaching them who He is from a young age so they grow…
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