On Monday morning when your son says his throat hurts—again—you may think it’s the weekday blues. Itchy throat, burning and difficulty swallowing. When these symptoms occur along with coughing or a runny nose, it could be allergies or the common cold. But when the symptoms do not dissipate after a few days, could it be something more than the sniffles?
Our friends enhance our lives in so many ways, walking alongside us through all the ups and downs and helping us create memories to last a lifetime. Some are even considered family. But how do our friends lead to better health?
It’s difficult to tell what’s the main attraction in this dish: shrimp or asparagus? With this delicious dinner for two, it’s a toss-up. Plus anything paired with pasta is a winner in our book!
“When my life was ebbing away, I remembered you, Lord, and my prayer rose to you, to your holy temple.” Jonah 2:7 (NIV)
“‘For if you remain silent at this time, relief and deliverance for the Jews will arise from another place, but you and your father’s family will perish. And who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?’” Esther 4:14 (NIV)
Squats and lunges are the tried-and-true part of any serious leg day routine. Yet let’s be honest. By the time you start your second set of 16 reps, boredom can creep in. And let’s not forget there are other muscles to train in the legs that help with balance, stability and strength.
Want to feel a little less antsy at your desk? Get blood flowing to restless legs and tight shoulders with these quick stretches and micro-workouts, perfect for when you need a pause in your workday.
“The Lord said to Abram after Lot had parted from him, ‘Look around from where you are, to the north and south, to the east and west. 15 All the land that you see I will give to you and your offspring forever. 16 I will make your offspring like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone could count the dust, then your offspring could be counted. 17 Go, walk through the length and breadth of the land, for I am giving it to you.’” Genesis 13:14-17 (NIV)
“But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9 (NIV)
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