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Bee Pollen; how it works!

In a previous post about seasonal allergies, I mentioned Bee Pollen and how it makes my allergies a thing of the past.  Well, here’s how it works: The little black and yellow critters spend time in the local grass, trees, flowers, etc. They carr... »

Seasonal Allergies; A Thing of the Past

I have been living in Cleveland TN since 1990 and have always struggled with seasonal allergies during the spring time.   I didn’t know it at the time, but this area of the country is known for its high pollen count.  I had allergy issues in Washi... »

Here Be Leaders

What do you see? Amid the cars on blocks, the guys lounging on the porch with beer cans and cigarettes, the women with shirts that don’t cover enough, the houses missing windows, the peeling paint, the curling siding—what do you see? I see two groups of sweaty fishermen worn out from a fruitless catch. I [...] »

The Realist And The Optimist

2 Cor 1:88 For we do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, of our trouble which came to us in Asia: that we were burdened beyond measure, above strength, so that we despaired even of life. (NKJ)Some may be surprised to know this verse is even in the ... »