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Hysterectomy surgery: it sounds serious and you’d be lying if you said you were not worried. After all, the removal of all or part of your reproductive organs is not something that anyone takes lightly and hysterectomy surgery is considered a major surgery. But if you are suffering from a painful condition or you have … Read more
Early menopause occurs when hormonal changes in a woman’s body bring an end to her regular menstrual cycle. When her hormones no longer support a normal cycle, her periods become irregular or absent. She may also experience uncomfortable symptoms. This condition affects each woman differently and the severity of her symptoms may vary. If … Read more
There it is again. Lower back pain. You twist and turn, trying to get comfortable. Sleep is impossible, so you get up and walk around while you rub it. You try sleeping in every conceivable position. When desperation sets in, you even try weird yoga poses that make you look like a squashed pretzel. Your family … Read more
In recent weeks, we have been seeing the Californian wildfires on the news. They have stunned firefighters with their ferocity and intensity. Some have even perished while trying to battle the infernos. One seasoned firefighter said that the fires have been creating their own weather phenomena and as a result, they are seeing things they … Read more
We are told to rejoice in the Lord always. There are plenty of preachers and teachers who will tell us that we should be happy even in the midst of trials because the Lord is with us – and He is. But does that mean that we are always to go around with a smile, … Read more
Have you ever been in a situation of dire need? In this country, dire need is less common because we have systems in place to care for the needy. Nevertheless, there are still people who fall through the cracks and poverty has risen sharply in recent years. Many people are homeless through no fault of … Read more
Have you ever come into contact with one of those people who has an everlasting supply of positivity and energy? Were you inspired by their bright outlook on life? (Or were they just slightly annoying?!). Regardless, people with that kind of an attitude almost always have something in common: a purpose for each day. No … Read more
If you are a person who is cautious about commitments, you will be familiar with the concept of waiting to see how things will turn out before you get involved. Some people dive in headfirst right away, but you prefer to stand on the sidelines and watch for a while. You want to see … Read more
Human beings are blind creatures. We find ourselves outside of God’s will on a regular basis, but we are unable to see our course of action the way God sees it. He can see every detail of what we are doing and the choices we are making, but we can often only see what is … Read more
Then the Lord said to him, “Peace be with you; do not fear, you shall not die.” Judges 6:23 When Gideon was confronted with burnt food and a vanishing visitor (Judges 6:21), it suddenly occurred to him that he had spoken with an angel. He was sure he was doomed because he had seen an angel of the Lord face … Read more