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    What Kind of Coffee do you drink?

    I don't like the additives of even non-dairy products so I make my own. Also more beneficial to the body that it not be pasteurized (nondairy) I make my almond and sesame milk the same way. • Organic nuts/seeds. (Sesame WITH hulls) • Soak 8 hrs. Rinse twice in between. (Especially for the...
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    Engaged, Living Together, Feeling Convicted

    Peace is underrated. Tie the knot asap. Do it for no one else but to honor God. How would you like if he did something for you half way, or cut corners on it? Do the right thing before God. After which, your peace of mind will be so heavenly, planning the wedding you desire will be wonderful.
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    Battling 13 years of Acne - Last ounce of hope

    I haven't read the responses. I feel I can offer little help, but will send up a prayer for you. An earnest one. This can be such a disabling condition on so many levels. I suffered from it growing up. Face and back. You mentioned removing dairy. If I have dairy now my face lets me know...
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    Don't know what to say to God.

    Amen. God looks upon our heart. Well said! Thank you for reminding me.
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    My experience with hemorrhoids

    To keep things at bay: In a small essential oil bottle place: 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil 10 drops of Cypress essential oil 10 drops of Myrrh essential oil 1/2 cup of a carrier oil such as Almond oil, Castor, or Jojoba oil. Mix well. Use 2 times a day till severity is reduced, then once...
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    Does God take care of our health?

    Does God take care of our health? No, you have to do it. He provides the food and body. The mind, etc. Example, he doesn't provide paper. He provided trees and other pulp that we have made into paper. He doesn't provide lawn mowers, he provided the engineering mind. It's great that you are...
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    Comment by 'hopesum' in media 'Give your heart'

    This is precious
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    Comment by 'hopesum' in media 'Peaking it'

    Where was this taken?! Awesome.
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    Don't know what to say to God.

    Gosh, I think you're doing great. Friendship isn't always talking. It's listening, singing, laughing, weeping. God is not stoic. If we treat him as unable/unwilling to laugh, speak, weep... then he can hardly do those things with us because of our belief. (It's just like when someone doesn't...
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    Disparity of aging?

    It's not about veganism or vegetarianism. It's about Nutrition. If you're cooking all your vegetables you're killing the nutrition. You're essentially eating dead food that is not providing what you need for vitality. (Hence, dead animals don't either!) Another HUGE reason for consuming more...
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    Single and in my forties- confession- please don't judge

    I can relate. But we have to be realistic. Either get yourself fit so you feel more in equal to what you are attracted to or you'll have to be open to others who have the SAME physical dilemma you do. That might not be so bad. Maybe you can inspire each other to be more healthy. If you stay...
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    Disparity of aging?

    There are definite reasons why some age slower than others. Heredity of course is ONE, but because I can't control that, I focus on what I can control. I addressed this in another post: Is 40 young? Consumption is a BIG Key!
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    What a waste...

    Wow, you have all the bases covered. You are definitely Low. But seriously, I understand it's medical, emotional, historic, and epic. Not sure any one response here will be a turn around. It can also be spiritual, which is why treating it just naturally isn't a whole solution. 'Solution' right...
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    How have you dealt with paralyzing fear?

    I do my best to put my fears under the Word. He tells us not to be overcome or lead by it, feeling it is normal. You will be ok. That fact that you are concerned about your decisions is good. The Word of God works when you work it. Look up scripture on Fear and allow the Holy Spirit to interpret...
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    Can a career in art glorify God?

    Of course it can. 1. God would not give you a passion for something that is not his will. But that doesn't mean that all your passions are from him. Some interests and passions we have do not come from him. 2. I am a seasoned artist. As an artist you must embrace the fact that we live in a...
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    Post-Depressant Dieting

    I just made a similar suggestion on another thread. Can't lose weight! There are thousands upon thousands of methods and approaches to health. I'm not a super Christian, it's just that I have found He seems to answer me more openly (brutally honest) when I come WILLING. Surrendered. He knows...
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    Can't lose weight!

    There are thousands upon thousands of methods and approaches to health. I started with weight issues in my early teens. In my early 30s I couldn't get off the floor after playing with my dog. My knees were killing me. No prior injury so it didn't make sense to me. It even hurt while I was...
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    What Kind of Coffee do you drink?

    I use to drink mine black. Thus, it had to be fresh ground. And I found percolated tasted much better to me, than drip. No sugar. Later I got into making my own almond or sesame milk and adding some coconut sugar, but I have since turned in my brew for a juicer instead. Even decaffeinated...
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    What is the best piece of advice you ever received?

    I think I have receive better advice than this one, surely. But this one was early on, and I have NEVER forgotten it. Although I have not perfected it yet :( College days. Over a classmates apt. She told how she had this rash on her arm. How she just about gave herself a coronary over it...
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    36 years old and in a spiritual desert!

    My experience is he does not specialize in giving reasons. Having the reasons require little to no faith. Trusting while not knowing is what he continually asks us to do. I hate it as much as you do. Been in a desert for yeeears. (not just singlehood either!) It has however shaped me. For the...