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Living in rural northern Michigan, Candace is happiest outdoors. If inside she's not far from a window or door and is likely to pause often to look out or go out.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: Putting my trust in Jesus: 1 of 31
"Catch me!" intones the little one as she leaps towards me. Trusting I will be able to do it she leaps into the air excitedly. Kids love games like this if they feel loved.My children tumble into my car in an excited twist of arms and legs eager to get going. They don't hang back in fear. They don't question whether they will... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to choose the best name for your pet: 1 of 22
Naming makes the connection between you and the pet begin. So some new pet owners take a lot of time to mull over the choices. Others are more abrupt and want to name the pet as soon as they look at him. Then there are those who ask their friends and relatives for ideas. My offspring are so serious and deliberate about naming... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 7 of 150
Work at being happy. Make it your goal. It takes effort to be unhappy or to be happy. It is your choice which one you are working at becoming on a daily basis. Of course, nobody is happy 24 hours a day seven days a week. Knowing that can help a bit too. But being happy in everyday life can be a goal.Having said that much, I'd... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Explain the verse "For we have not received a spirit of fear, but of power and love and a sound mind": 1 of 19
Knowing that as a Christian you can be filled with God's Holy Spirit is the ultimate in comfort The Bible explains that God is love and that perfect love casts out all fear.This well know Bible verse compares opposites, "For we have not received a spirit of fear" which is the opposite of "but of power and love and a sound min... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative ways to wrap Christmas presents: 1 of 18
You've been making presents and buying presents and now the last step is to disguise and dress up the gifts. But the question is how should you wrap this mountain?collages can be great paperMy daughters and I are hooked on making wrapping paper with old magazine pictures. I use pictures harvested from gardening mags and catal... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Keeping your kitchen clean: 2 of 32
If you don't use your kitchen it will always be clean! But that would be a museum not a workshop. Most of us would not want to live that way. So the next best thing is to clean as you live in it. Don't let it slide till later. Clean it now. When that is impossible. Plug away with a routine and put a little extra effort in whe... More..
Sports & Recreation > Fishing (Other) Fishing for relaxation.: 1 of 16
Out on the water or standing near it casting a line. Plop,the bobber hits the water right after the bait begins to sink under. I watch intently for the hit I hope will follow. When it happens. I tense and tighten the line or loosen the line depending on the behavior of this school of fish.I play the line teasing the fish into... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to make the most of your vacation time: 2 of 24
Savouring your downtime is much like enjoying a good meal. It depends on who you are and what your temperament and taste is what is the best way to maximise your vacation. There are several things that can add to any kind of leave from your regular routine.Take a Picture It Lasts LongerIt's a simple principle. Most of us have... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Should Christian churches allow gays to be ordained as priests?: 12 of 127
Leadership in a Christian church is chosen because they are examples of the way the flock should go. The gay lifestyle is not the way the flock should go. Christian churches are groups of people who are committed to living life the way God wants them to live it. How can an individual Christian know what God would want them to... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Meal preparation tips for busy families: 1 of 10
A pot of hot water can be a gal's best friend when it comes to fast meal prep. Into a pot of hot boiling water you can pop pasta or dried egg noodles.While that boils till softened you can chop meat or cheese to go with it. If meat is your choice you can saute it quickly by heating a few Tablespoons of olive oil and then plac... More..