As we embrace this Lenten season,  we realize that as Christians, we are not exempt from the natural causes of a fallen world or the progression of a poor environment or bad habits. Pain and suffering are consequences of the Fall. Our world is full of disease, illness, violence, abuse, and all sorts of pain.…

Chocolate, love and romance are part of our Valentine celebration. As I stare at my heart shaped Valentine box full of chocolates, there are enough pieces to last me a month. Every day, I can choose one of those mystery pieces and be reminded of my husband’s love. Biting into one chocolate activates my senses.…

Chronic pain patients need help managing their pain. The latest data from Medscape Medical News reports around a third of chronic pain patients are using cannabis to do so, resulting in more than half of pain patients decreasing their opioid medications.  This data is based on a survey of 1724 American adults with chronic noncancer pain…

Happiness! We all want it!  But how do you get it? Over the past decade, numerous articles have been written on what makes people happy. We want answers to achieving this desired emotional state. How should we prioritize our lives to achieve happiness? A Harvard study found an answer. But the study doesn’t go far…

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