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Title: Pills Alone Won’t Fix It — Why Diabetics Must Look Beyond Medication

As a Registered Nurse, I get asked for advice daily—especially from clients managing chronic conditions like diabetes. Just recently, a client called me in a panic. His blood sugar was in the 200s, and he was convinced his medication was to blame. But when I asked what he’d eaten that day, his answers were vague. Fast food came up. No vegetables. No real nutrients. He didn’t want to talk about food—just pills. Here’s the truth: food is medicine. Your medication works with your body, not against it. When you consistently eat poorly, even the best prescription can only do so much. As we spoke more, he mentioned chills and foul-smelling stool—signs of a possible bowel infection. Diabetics are more prone to infections, especially with poor diet and high blood sugar. I urged him to call his doctor, and thankfully, he did. Https://gwhstrategies.org/wellness-fair --- The Takeaway: Food matters. What you eat directly affects your blood sugar and your body’s ability to fight infection. Be hones...
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Beside Still Waters

Today, I woke up an hour early just to spend time with Jesus—to take a long walk, to sit beside still waters, and reflect on His goodness. This morning’s word was John 11: “Lord, if You had been here, my brother would not have died.” That verse speaks so deeply to my soul today. I think about so many people I’ve known—those who might still be here if they had truly given their lives to Christ. But the world has a way of pulling us in so many directions—me included. As I reflect on my journey to Christ, I remember the many false prophets I encountered over the years—those who pointed to themselves instead of pointing to God. And now I realize: no man can bring you to Christ. Only God can. And He does it in magnificent, personal, and sometimes unexpected ways. Despite the disappointments I’ve experienced in the church... despite the disillusionment I’ve sometimes felt with fellow Christians... God never gave up on me. He kept gently pushing, pulling, guiding—until I arrived at this place...
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I Am a Sheep, and I Need My Shepherd

🐑  “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.” — Psalm 23:1 Today, I feel overwhelmed. I’ve been pulling myself in so many directions—trying to be everything, do everything, carry everything. But now, all that striving has left me feeling vulnerable. Empty. Tired. And in this quiet moment, I remember the truth: I am a sheep. I was never meant to do it all alone. I need my Shepherd. Sheep don’t chart their own paths—they listen for the voice of the one who loves them and follows it. That’s where safety is. That’s where provision is. That’s where peace is. I’ve been listening to my own voice—the voice that says, “do more,” “don’t rest,” “you’re falling behind.” But my Shepherd’s voice says: “Come to Me, all who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28 So I say this not just for me, but for anyone else who’s weary today: Pause. Breathe. Remember. You are not alone. You don’t have to figure it all out. God has your back. He is your Shepherd, and He is guidin...
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Panic Attack… or Just Dehydrated?

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It’s hot. You’ve been outside — maybe walking the dog, doing yard work, or just running around — and suddenly you feel jittery, shaky, dizzy, maybe even a little nauseous. Your heart’s racing. You’re thinking, “Am I having a panic attack?” But hold up… you might just be dehydrated. In the summer, we sweat more than we realize. A lot of that sweat dries up before we even notice it — and with it goes our electrolytes, which your body needs to function properly. When those drop too low, your body will start sending all kinds of warning signs. And as we get older? It gets even easier to become dehydrated — even just sitting in the house. Yep, just being inside with the A/C on can dry you out over time if you’re not sipping something regularly. So before you panic, try this: Grab a bottle of water, Gatorade, or coconut water (I love the watermelon one from HomeGoods!) Sit down, breathe, and cool off — cold compress on the back of the neck helps Ginger tea or ginger candy is grea...
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But We Don’t Want Homecare...” — Why Asking for Help Matters!

I get calls like this all the time: “We don’t want homecare, but we need help...” Or: “My wife doesn’t want anyone in the home.” Or: “I can do it myself — just tell me what to do over the phone.” It’s more common than you think. People hesitate to bring help into the home — even when they are exhausted and stretched thin. And I always remind them: It can’t be solely the loved one who needs care calling all the shots. Why? Because caregivers burn out. Period. When you’re the only one caring for someone 24/7, you slowly become a prisoner in your own home. Resentment builds — even when you love them dearly. And what happens if you, the caregiver, get sick or injured? Who will care for them then? Ask yourself: 👉 How long can I keep this up without a break? 👉 What will happen to my health, my spirit, my relationships if I don’t get support? 👉 When was the last time I had downtime — a walk, lunch with a friend, church, rest? I know the answer, because I’ve lived this journey myself. I kno...
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Why Grumbling Is OK with God

Lately, I’ve been walking through a financial drought. It’s hard to even type those words — but it’s the truth. When you’re responsible for making sure others get paid, it weighs on you in ways most people don’t see. You stay up at night running numbers, juggling priorities, making sure your employees — the people who trust you — are cared for. Often, that care comes at a cost to your own needs. I realized something this week: that pattern hurts me. It slowly chips away at my peace and trust in God’s provision. But even in the middle of my struggle, I found encouragement in Scripture. Grumbling is OK with God. The Israelites grumbled in the wilderness. David poured out complaints in the Psalms. Hannah cried bitterly before the Lord. None of them were turned away. In fact — God listened. He didn’t scold them for their honesty. He invited it. Sometimes we feel pressure to “stay positive” or “have faith” without expressing how we really feel. But God isn’t looking for a polished version o...
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Peace Over Panic: How God Freed Me from the Spirit of Stress

There’s something the Lord revealed to me recently that changed everything: stress is not just a feeling—it’s a spirit, and not one from God. He brought Mary Magdalene to my mind. I saw how different her life would have been if Jesus hadn’t stepped in and cast those seven spirits out of her. We often imagine evil spirits as dramatic—loud voices, spinning heads—but sometimes, they’re subtle. They’re the whispers of fear, the weight of money worries, the ache of loneliness, the nagging lie that we’re not enough. These thoughts pull us away from God’s peace. That’s how they work—they dwell, they ruminate, they tear us apart from within. I saw this in my own life. Even in my dog. When I first got him, he was disheveled, anxious, and clung to me like his life depended on it. He was clearly hurting. But beneath all that fear and nervous energy, there was love—so much love. It reminded me of people. We often look at the outside and judge too quickly. But love isn't something to be earned....
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