It’s Christmas in July, and with it comes visions of perfectly trimmed trees, fragrant gingerbread houses, and Christmas revelers straight from the pages of Vogue or GQ magazine. Dashing looks, snowy white teeth, and absolutely perfect hair can only indicate one thing: It’s time for a sugary sweet helping of Hallmark Christmas movies. Unless your
I really have come a long way on this topic. From a girl who hated breakfast and never took the time to eat in the morning to now rolling out of bed and ready for breakfast. Well, let me back up a bit. At night when I go to bed, I think about what I
Have you ever had a good pair of leather shoes? Have you ever gone a few months (or years) without conditioning or polishing them as you continue to wear them every day? How did they look? Well, consider your skin like leather. If skin is not taken care of over time, cracks, deep crevices, and
What is the mission of the Church? That’s a big question — and trying to answer it keeps a lot of pastors and church leaders up at night. Trust me on that. I didn’t sleep well last night. I think part of the struggle in defining the mission is understanding the difference between the universal
As the seasons change, so, too, should skincare routines. Once the weather reaches warmer temperatures in the summer months, most people will experience a shift in their skin — from extensive dehydration or dry patches to excessive amounts of oils caused by sweat. There are countless reasons for this, ranging from the added humidity in
This summer is going to be the best one ever. You’ve got dozens of things planned: time with friends and family, a weekend getaway or two, cookouts, parades, a neighborhood party, your schedule is packed already. Yep, this will be a summer you’ll never forget; as in the new novel, “That Summer” by Jennifer Weiner,
“OK guys, we are ready to eat. Get washed up and sit down for dinner please.” The seven-year-old little girl pulls her chair out, sits down and says, “Momma can I pray tonight?” “Yes, you can baby.” Dear Lord, Thank you for this day. Thank you that momma, and daddy, and Tyler, me and Bear
The Uptown Music Collective is set to present its annual free Summer Music Festival on Saturday, July 24th, at Williamsport’s Brandon Park Band Shell. The day’s festivities will begin at 1:00 p.m. with free music performances all day, as well as food vendors, raffles, and more. This event is sponsored, in part, through partnerships with
You can’t consider the purposes of the church without considering the vital directive Jesus gave His disciples in John 13:34, “A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another.” The command to love one another was not new to the disciples. When a teacher
The more I got into strength training as a kid, the more I became fascinated with its rich history. Strength and fitness knowledge, in general, wasn’t always accessible to the general public. Up until the early part of the twentieth century, it was reserved for billionaires and royalty. Early trainers were sometimes regarded as equal
On these hot days of July, who wants to have a hot stove on? Jeeze, even just running a dryer makes a big difference when you are trying to cool your house on hot days like these. I try to hang as many clothes out on the line as I can. You can’t beat the
Summer is in full gear, and as things start opening up, you may be planning a trip to an amusement park! Spending a day or two at a theme park is not for the faint of heart, and comfort is a definite priority. Whether just for the day or a week-long vacation, there’s not much
