For over 30 years, Futures Without Violence has been providing groundbreaking programs, policies, and campaigns which empower individuals and organizations working to end violence against women and children around the world. It is a health and social justice nonprofit and its mission is to "heal those among us who are traumatized by violence today – and …
The Grapefruit Diet
I used to think that grapefruit helped me to lose weight and I still did up to a few minutes. I’m thinking of going on a diet and wanted to start back eating grapefruit. Now, I’m not so sure that it will help me to shed the pounds. I googled to see if I have …
Food Matters
But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine which he drank; therefore he requested of the chief of the eunuchs that he might not defile himself – Daniel 1:8, NKJV. Getty Image Daniel and his three friends chose to eat …
Gina’s Options
"What were the results of the ultrasound, Doctor?" Gina asked. She had called the office two days ago because she noticed that It’s there she was having a brownish discharge and that she wasn't experiencing nausea and breast soreness anymore. Although she knew that all pregnancies were different, there was something radically different about this …
Donna’s Initiative
"My organization is a mess," Donna said. "Why do you say that?" her boyfriend, Hector asked her. "It's overrun with misaligning multitaskers." "What on earth are Misaligning multitaskers?" "They overworked employees who are constantly multitasking causing them to make mistakes which get them into trouble with their supervisors and other employees. They are fatigued and distracted …
The Faces of Mental Illness
“Some of the most comforting words in the universe are ‘me too.’ That moment when you find out that your struggle is also someone else’s struggle, that you’re not alone, and that others have been down the same road.” – Unknown This week is Mental Illness Awareness Week so I thought it would be appropriate …
Dessert Anyone?
"Don't you wish any of those cakes, Eloise? They look so good. I think I'll try the lemon one." Eloise shook her head. "No thank you. I don't eat raw cakes." Charlotte stared at her. "Did you say raw cakes?" "Yes." "What exactly are raw cakes?" "They are wheat, gluten, egg, dairy, soy and refined …
Domestic Discipline
What is Domestic Discipline? Is it a more politically correct term for "wife spanking"? Until recently, I didn't know that this sort of lifestyle existed. I was shocked by the number of people who are practicing it, including Christians. One article described it as a movement in the Christian community. What is Domestic Discipline and …
Simple Eyes
Your eye is the lamp of your body - Luke 11:34, NIV We met in Rafiki's training village in Rwanda. There are ten villages and each one provides living and educational facilities through Bible Study, Education, Teacher Training, Orphan Care, and Widows. Rafiki means "friend" in Swahili. The organization befriends orphans and widows in …
A Shocking Discovery
It was pouring outside. Vera sat at the bar. Although she felt out of place, it was better than being at home, crying over Dave. What a shock it had been when she discovered that he'd been paying other women for sex. I thought we had a happy marriage and a healthy sex life. “Vera? …
Notes to Women 