Conversations

Showcasing personal interviews with famed faces, everyday women who make a difference in our society or tough topics that need addressing.

Freedom is a Choice

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Freedom is a choice. While our current life circumstance may limit some of our liberties, we are still left with options. The question that comes to mind “Do we exercise the freedoms we have?” Galatians 5:1 says, “For freedom Christ has set us free; stand firm therefore, and do not submit again to a yoke…

Are You Saying Thank You?

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Does your child suffer from Entitlement Syndrome? Yes, that’s actually a ‘thing’ —Urban Dictionary describes it as, “When you think about what you’re entitled to before you consider anyone else.” Saying Thank You, the new non-fiction children’s book from Monisha Vasa, M.D., demonstrates a loving dialogue between a parent and child. Told through animals indigenous…

Editor’s Letter: My Cries Turn to a Prayer

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While at The Grove a couple of weeks ago, a young, passionate woman humbly spoke of the organization God called her to start. In its beginning stages, she confessed to not seeing how God would create something big out of the mess of her past and the mundane of her every day. “God, you said…

How To Stop Snoring From Ruining Intimacy

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If you have a husband that snores, then you’ll know what a nightmare bedtime can be. It’s not much fun tossing and turning when you can’t sleep because your beloved sounds like a freight train. It’s so difficult; a lack of sleep can make anyone feel grumpy. Resenting a snoring hubby for their nocturnal noise is natural,…

How To Treat Yourself This Weekend

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I’m writing this on Friday, after another long hard week. I’m already beginning to think of my weekend plans, and how I can treat myself. The weekend is the perfect chance to unwind, and indulge in those little pleasures. Guilt-free. Whatever you love to do, make time for yourself at the weekend. You spend all…

Dave Says: Avoid the Gimmicks

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Avoid the Gimmicks Dear Dave, What kinds of insurance should I avoid? —Rhonda Dear Rhonda, Well, in the life insurance world, you should buy only term life insurance. Avoid any kind of insurance that has a savings program built into it — things like whole life, universal life and variable life. Another thing to avoid is…