The most recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tells us that in 2017, someone in the U.S. died of a drug overdose every seven minutes.
In today’s busy world, grandparents can sometimes feel left behind. This is a perfect time of year to remind them that they are loved and important, and the kitchen is the perfect place for them to feel connected to everyone.
We’re told in the story of Christ’s birth that he was sent to bring “peace on Earth” (Luke 2:14). All throughout the Old and New Testaments, God echoes his promise of peace, and he invites us to be a part of the process as well.
I have a friend who was recently diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. An awful diagnosis for anyone, at any stage of life. But as a 48-year old father of four, with two still in elementary school, it has shaken everyone in our community. He’s now in a daily battle to stave off cancer, provide for his family, and both parent and husband well.