You and I both know that stress, sleep, and sadness are three words that do not pair well together.
Too much stress usually equals too little sleep, which in turn leaves you more tired, more cranky, and more anxious and stressed out. So how can you stop this vicious cycle? I am excited to share that I am partnering with two ministry associates (chaplain friends) to bring an event called: "What Becomes of the Brokenhearted," where we will be offering advise you and others can accept, deal with, and overcome stress, sadness and depression...
ENGAGE... ENERGIZE... CALM. To engage your mind, energize your body, and calm your emotions, carve out a little quiet time with the Lord, as you breathe in the soul soothing aromas of essential oils. The wonderful combination of prayer and oils offers both relaxation and energizing benefits at the same time, while developing a mind-body connection that cannot be realized in any other way. 
God's Promise to humankind: One of the things I enjoy is designing stoles for the clergy. This one is a limited, one of a kind, designer stole. No two stoles in my Designer collection will be exactly the same. Each one sports unique characteristics that distinguishes one from another. This elegantly designed Liturgical stole may be worn during the Ordinary season of the Christian Year.
Have you ever asked: 'What does the Bible really say about oils for healing?' Many people have. It is my hope that these few paragraphs will inspire you to delve further into the infinite care and detail to which our creator has gone, so as to provide for us the medicines we need to heal and maintain our health.
One of the things I enjoy is designing clergy stoles. This one is a limited, one of a kind, designer stole. No two stoles in my Designer collection will be exactly the same. Each will sport unique characteristics that will distinguish one from another. This elegant stole has been created with the sacred in mind and may be worn during the Advent season of the Christian Year. 
So... you want to make a clergy stole. Hey, that is wonderful (read to the bottom to get my free pattern)! Whether you are making a stole for yourself or for someone else, it will be a fun project, indeed. But before you get started, let's talk a little about symbolism and colors. In the Christian church, the clergy stole is a symbol of ordination and the colors normally follow the Christian year. 
Why a Sugar Detox? Most of us swim in sugar during times of celebration, and it can be hard to cut back afterwards. On average, we consume 17 teaspoons of added sugar each day- the equivalent of about 80 small jelly beans! Excess sugar consumption is tied to an increased risk of heart disease, the leading cause of death for both men and women.
