In Biblical times, Olive Oil was a precious and sacred commodity for the Jews. It was used for healing, cooking, lighting lamps, soaps and cosmetics. It was used to anoint kings and priests. It was used to honor God and men (Judges 9:9). Today, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the staple of the Mediterranean diet …
Figs
Then Isaiah said, "Take a lump of figs." So they took and laid it on the boil, and he recovered – 2 Kings 20:7, NKJV. King Hezekiah had a boil that was serious enough to kill him but he prayed and begged God to let him live and God answered his prayer. God promised that …
Former First Lady Dies
Former First Lady Nancy Reagan died today of congestive heart failure at the age of 94. She was gracious, fiercely protective of her husband President Ronald Reagan. She was always by his side. They were inseparable. And whenever they were apart, they couldn't wait to be together again. It seems as if their love just grew …
Ingrid Bergman
I just read in the Stabroek News that the 68th Cannes Film Festival unveiled its official poster featuring legendary actress Ingrid Bergman in a tribute to what would have been her 100th birthday this year. I think that's wonderful. She was an actress I truly admired and appreciated. She had gentle beauty and an air …
Women and Heart Disease
Believe it or not, the number one killer of women is heart disease, formerly thought to be a "man's disease". What is heart disease? Your heart is a muscle that gets energy from blood carrying oxygen and nutrients. Having a constant supply of blood keeps your heart working properly. Most people think of heart disease …
Smoking and Women
A long time ago I took one drag on a cigarette and vowed never to touch another one again. It made me cough and I felt terrible. My sister used to smoke but then she stopped. I have a cousin who used to smoke and her lips looked black. I used to work with a …
Love Your Heart
February is heart disease awareness month. I was surprised to learn that heart disease is the number one killer in women. Once when I went to the doctor, he told me that I had an irregular heartbeat. He prescribed regular aspirin. I never worried about my heart. And I read that women are mostly concerned …
Notes to Women 