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Break Every Chain!

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source - http://www.ameaningfulexistence.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/iStock_000005716223XSmall.jpg   ...Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,  and he saved them from their distress. He brought them out of darkness and the deepest gloom and broke away their chains.     Psalm 107:13-14 (NIV) Why do I so often try to argue with God? About my calling… About His prompting… What I want His will for me to be… My reasons for not following… My excuses for waiting, instead of stepping out… Why do I let fear and uncertainty take precedence…when I know God will provide and protect me? (These are questions I recently was moved to ask myself after listening to the message my pastor gave at my church.) We try to reduce the will of God to the logical limits of our brains , but the will of God is not logical . He doesn’t always make sense. And, honestly, it sometimes feels like we’re on a wild goose chase. “Much like a wild goose, the Spirit of God cannot be tracked or

The Healing Power of Tea

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"Sometimes a steaming cup of tea is more than a beverage, it's a full healing experience. " Holly Lebowitz Rossi and Lilit Marcus Tea has long been recognized for its healing properties, from the antioxidants in green and white tea to the restorative properties of various herbal blends. It can keep your body healthy and refresh your spirit. Women from many cultures have been taking care of their family's health for centuries with folk medicine wisdom handed down for generations.  “In this stress-filled world, tea offers a simple antidote to just about everything”, as author Theresa Cheung posits in her marvelous new book "Tea Bliss" ( http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/157324211X?tag=beliefnetauto-20 ) .   She points out, “the boom in tea is as simple as one, two, three.” 1. Tea helps people relax. 2. Tea makes people healthier. 3. Tea makes people happier.” In order to keep oneself in optimum health, tea can be taken every day or for numerous ailments or