Pausing With God

In many areas of our lives we can find a Mary or a Martha within us.  Here is an excerpt from Chapter 11 of Pausing With God: I love the story of the two sisters, Martha & Mary, found in Luke 10:38-42. Martha worried about what was not getting done. Getting things done was her priority; her relationship with Jesus came second. She was busy doing this and doing that, trying to impress Him.   On the other hand, Mary found it a privilege and honor to sit at His feet, gaining what could never be taken away. Mary worshipped Jesus for what He had done. Her priority was to spend time with Him, and she sought intimacy with Jesus. She couldn’t explain this kind of fellowship to Martha. It had to be experienced.  In our season of menopause, God’s desire is not for us to be wandering around aimlessly or too busy to spend time with Him. He is our Shepherd and does not want to lose any of his sheep. He wants to guide us so that we will follow His plans and receive His ble...

Daylight Saving Time (DST) was first conceived by Benjamin Franklin during his sojourn as an American delegate in Paris in 1784, in an essay, "An Economical Project." (1) Daylight Saving Time falls on the second Sunday, which is March 13, 2011.  The benefit of the sun setting later in the evening outweighs the requirement of moving our clocks up by one hour.  Believe it or not there are women who play the no pain, no need for a checkup game.  Just as the time changes, so does our bodies.  May I suggest that we use Daylight Saving Time as a reminder to schedule our annual checkups?  The purpose of a routine physical is to help prevent health problems, identify risk factors, counsel and promote a healthier way of life.  Our doctors are there to help us as they provide information and support that enables us take charge of our health. After you are done with your appointments, don’t forget to seize Daylight Savings Time in other areas of your life.  ...

I Love Lucy was an American television sitcom starring Lucille Ball, Desi Arnaz, Vivian Vance, and William Frawley.   This black-and-white series originally ran from October 15, 1951 to May 6, 1957; and was the most-watched show in the United States in four of its six seasons. Though every episode was side-splitting, there is one in particular that I can watch over and over again; the one where Lucy auditioned for the Vitameatavegamin commercial. Don’t we wish there was something like this to help us with the symptoms, changes, aches and pains that we experience during the seasons of Menopause. (Hot Flashes, Night Sweats, Irregular Periods, Loss of Libido,  Vaginal Dryness, Mood Swings, Fatigue, Hair Loss, Sleep Disorders, Difficult Concentrating, Memory Lapses, Dizziness, Weight Gain, Incontinence, Bloating, Allergies, Brittle Nails, Changes in Odor, Irregular Heartbeat, Depression, Anxiety, Irritability, Panic Disorder, Breast, Pain. He...