Due to the increasing awareness of breast cancer through the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, and the pink ribbon campaigns, women are more diligent about getting their annual mammograms. If asked what the leading cause of death is for women, most would reply, “Breast cancer or other types of cancer.” However, that is […]
From Bitter to Sweet: God’s Mystery and Miracle
January 14, 2020 1 Comment
Oh, how I love to taste the flavors of the seasons! Juicy, sweet, fruits of spring, the vine-ripened garden produce of summer and the savory, rich flavors of autumn and winter excite my taste buds. I remember as a child growing up on our farm how much I enjoyed summer’s flavors from our cherry, peach, […]
SHINE Apothecary Boutique
July 9, 2019 Leave a Comment
Welcome to SHINE’s Apothecary Boutique where you can sample some luscious homemade recipes by some of our favorite SHINE ladies! If you are looking for some fun recipes to make for yourself or as gifts for friends and family—you have come to the right place! Try these sense-sational recipes! Fabulous Foot Scrub by Millie Clopine Ingredients: 1 cup […]
A Banquet Beckons – Part 1
March 19, 2019 Leave a Comment
Let’s go shopping! When given that invitation, what image enters your mind? A large shopping mall? A quaint boutique or eclectic fashion mart? Are you seeking bargains at a yard sale? Or is a flea market more your style? Today, especially in the United States, our shopping opportunities are limitless. In spite of all these […]
Summer Steps: Ordered in Holiness
June 19, 2018 Leave a Comment
As a young girl growing up on a farm, summertime meant barefoot time –liberating my feet from the snugly fitting shoes I’d worn all winter. Early in the season, I learned to avoid the “sticker-patch.” I vividly remember the deep purple stains on my feet from playing under the mulberry tree. Now that I’m grown […]
The Unforgettable Kitchen
April 17, 2018 Leave a Comment
There was a time not so long ago when the kitchen was the busiest and most used room of the home. Recipe books were open, Mom was in her apron, chatter and laughter came from the kids, mixing bowls and measuring cups decorated the countertops. This daily routine wasn’t just about eating. It was a […]
The Way of Wellness
April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment
In my forty-plus years as a natural health consultant, I’ve met many women who intentionally attend to their health and well-being. A question I frequently ask them is: “Who or what influences you to take deliberate action to improve your overall wellness?” Their responses vary as much as the women themselves, but a common theme […]
Hormones…To Do or Not To Do?
June 27, 2017 Leave a Comment
By: Judy Ponsford, BSN, RN, WHNP Are you tired of that age-old question, “Should I take hormones?” Many women are confused about whether they should consider this option during peri and postmenopause. Of course, this is a personal decision that should be sought out with prayer and trusted counsel. However, research is showing that […]
Beauty for Sale
June 20, 2017 2 Comments
It seems to me that nearly every billboard, magazine headline and television commercial practically shouts “Beauty for Sale!” From silky-smooth-shiny hair to tantalizing toes, and all points between, there appears to be a product, procedure, potion or pill to create or enhance beauty. As a woman who has weathered many seasons, I feel particularly concerned […]
“Three-Fold Foundation for Winter Wellness”
January 18, 2017 Leave a Comment
The last picking of fall’s garden filled the bushel baskets in Grandma’s cellar with bold colors of gold, orange, and green. That “fresh-picked” fragrance from the bushel baskets would just briefly cover the musty smell of the cellar. Our barn boasted hefty hay bales that were ready for the cattle’s winter feedings. My new school […]
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