Waking up to that scratchy feeling in the back of your throat, wondering if dry weather, allergies or an impending infection are the culprit. A sore throat is one of the most common health ailments, especially in the winter, and it tends to persist for a few days. Regardless of the cause, it can be uncomfortable at best and unbearable at worst. While finding ways to soothe the soreness is a priority, it’s also important to avoid irritating it even further.
If there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that life refuses to give us one thing… More time.
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. 29 Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30 (NIV)
Leftover taco meat, I’d like to introduce you to tater tots! I know you and tortilla chips were a thing, yet you two will live happily ever after layered with cheese, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo and all the things you love about nachos.
“As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury. 2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. 3 ‘Truly I tell you,’ he said, ‘this poor widow has put in more than all the others. 4 All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.’” Luke 21:1-4 (NIV)
The human body is an amazing creation. It performs tasks like healing itself and creating new life. The body also has ways to signal when something isn’t quite right, and warnings from the mouth are ones many take for granted. With regular brushing, flossing and checkups many dental problems can be avoided, but here are six oral clues to watch out for and what they could mean.
It can be lasagna time anytime! Your slow cooker can make easy work of what can sometimes feel like a complicated meal. Here’s how to make a hearty lasagna with minimal prep time.
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“‘Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.’ 10 So Joshua ordered the officers of the people: 11 ‘Go through the camp and tell the people, “Get your provisions ready. Three days from now you will cross the Jordan here to go in and take possession of the land the Lord your God is giving you for your own.”’” Joshua 1:9-11 (NIV)
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