Spinach

Spinach

With its tender leaves and mild flavor, spinach is a versatile vegetable. Interestingly, the cooler the temperatures and the greater the stress the spinach endures during its growth, the richer it becomes in vitamins and minerals. Turns out that spinach offers some...
Conflict Communication – Part 2

Conflict Communication – Part 2

Jesus gave His people a very high charge when He said, “Agree with your adversary quickly, while you are on the way …” (Matthew 5:25). What a seemingly impossible command! At best, opposing sides determine to discuss the topic later, when the heat of emotion has...
Conflict Communication – Part 1

Conflict Communication – Part 1

Just because you’ve found a friend, your bud, “soul mate,” spouse, true homie, or kindred spirit doesn’t mean there won’t be trouble. It’s easy to think that the best of friends shouldn’t have to work at the relationship. It should come easily and effortlessly. Yet,...
Gut Feelings

Gut Feelings

How would you define gut feelings? Personally, I think I would have defined them as immediate hunches about people or situations, my sixth sense, intuition. Does that resonate with your definition? I highly value my sixth sense. I am not the only one. I have learned...
Microplastic Removal

Microplastic Removal

The “Out of sight, out of mind” saying is often true, but not when it comes to micro or nano plastics. Last month we looked at how microplastics can enter our body through contaminated air, water, coffee, and food. Some of those foods can be canned goods in which...