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Thinking About the Past

Thinking About the Past

Congratulations to all born in the 1930’s, 1940’s, 50’s, 60’s, 70’s and early 80’s.  First, you survived being born to mothers who smoked and/or had alcoholic drinks…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

HELLO TO AL OF MY READERSBirthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week.  Aug. 24 – Tracey Gregory, Drakes Branch; Shawleace Hill, Saxe; Sondra Gamble Aug.…

Six Steps to Finding Your Superpower

Six Steps to Finding Your Superpower

Who would win in a race—Superman or the Flash? Here are six steps to finding your superpower and learning how to beat both of them. Superman Vs.…

Here I am to Worship – But Why?

Here I am to Worship – But Why?

Why do we worship God? Does God need to be worshipped? Throughout the Bible, people performed sacrifices and other acts of ritual worship. Today, Christians gather each…

Hobo v Strophe, Organizing Stuff & Shrinking Babies

Hobo v Strophe, Organizing Stuff & Shrinking Babies

For three years now my dog Hobo has been attempting to kill my cat Strophe. So far the score is about Strophe 1148- Hobo 0. I keep…

Breaking Harmful Habits

Breaking Harmful Habits

Have you struggled with breaking harmful habits?  Jeni Baker, a Celebration Recovery national leader, describes this as the habit cycle: “Life is filled with hurts, and if…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

HELLO TO AL OF MY READERSBirthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week!Aug. 16 – Breana Thordon, Cumberland; Joyce Lee, Saxe Aug. 18 – Valerie Jeffress,…

Are You Emotionally Healthy?

Are You Emotionally Healthy?

What is emotional health?  Emotional health goes beyond your ability to control your emotions and behaviors.  It also refers to your view of self and your ability…

Virginia Outreach News

Virginia Outreach News

HELLO TO ALL OF MY READERS Happy birthday wishes to everyone celebrating a birthday this week.  Aug. 12 – Ronald Honesty, Texas Aug. 14 – Sharon Jenkins,…

Summer’s Dog Days

Summer’s Dog Days

One can only wonder how many people of the younger generation have heard of “the dog days of summer.” When this reporter was a child, two aunts…