The American Society of Plastic Surgeons reported their statistics for cosmetic surgery for 2013. Here’s the latest report. 15.1 million cosmetic procedures • 1.6 million cosmetic surgical procedures• 13.4 million cosmetic minimally-invasive procedures 5.7 million reconstructive procedures. I found this quote to be especially insightful about the growing trend in our culture. “The demand for … Read more…
“Advertisers capitalize on the fact that the human heart is inclined to discontent; they’re only too happy to inform us how to meet our inner longings. We’re bombarded with visual images and alluring voices telling us that an exotic brand of hair color will make us irresistible to the opposite sex. Everywhere we turn, we … Read more…
The other morning I happened to catch a segment on “Good Morning America” but before they went to the commercial the host said, “Up next we will hear about one woman’s quest to remake herself like her favorite celebs”. I was intrigued of course which is how they keep you watching, and so I waited … Read more…
I don’t know about you but in the summer I don’t like to turn on my oven. Salads are nice but the men in my house like the “stick to your ribs” chow. This salad is the best of both worlds. I decided to add grilled chicken. Now I don’t have to heat up my … Read more…
I just finished 2 Chronicles in my daily bible reading plan. For you bible students when you read through the Old Testament, you discover that once you get to the book of Exodus, you see how God miraculously delivers His people from the slavery of Egypt. But no sooner does God bring deliverance and the … Read more…
Joash was rescued by his Aunt Jehoshabeath, who was King Ahaziah’s sister, and was hidden away in a storage room in the Temple. Joash was hidden in the Temple for six years while Athaliah reigned as queen. 2 Chron 22:11-12 Do you ever ask yourself, “what difference does my faith make in such a wicked … Read more…
