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Let’s talk… Lowering High Blood Pressure: How Reducing Salt and Embracing the DASH Diet Can Make a Difference

Let’s talk… Lowering High Blood Pressure: How Reducing Salt and Embracing the DASH Diet Can Make a Difference High blood pressure, or hypertension, affects millions of people worldwide and is a major risk factor for heart disease, stroke, and kidney problems. While medications can help manage the condition, one of the most effective ways to…

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This Column Will Save Your Life – January 2, 2025

Let’s talk… the reason for this season… Jesus Christ, our King, who is always with us. In the stillness of our hearts, in the busyness of our days, and in the depths of our struggles, one truth stands unshaken: God is with us. His presence, immutable and eternal, is the foundation of our hope and…

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Let’s talk…a new perspective on the story of Jesus’s birth

Let’s talk…a new perspective on the story of Jesus’s birth As we approach Christmas, we are often swept into a familiar rhythm: decorating the tree, preparing festive meals, and of course, retelling the beloved story of Jesus’ birth. This story is one we’ve heard countless times. From the angel’s announcement to the shepherds, to the arrival of…

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This Column Will Save Your Life – December 12th issue

Let’s talk…Keeping Christ in Christmas Christmas is a season of joy, generosity, and togetherness, but for many, it can sometimes feel like the true meaning of the holiday gets overshadowed by commercialism and secular traditions. However, there are countless individuals and families who continue to find meaningful ways to keep the focus on Christ during…

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This Column Will Save Your Life

Let’s talk…Make this Season Joyful I met Jessica a few years ago after she left the shelter. Jessica had been a victim in a tragic car wreck which left her without an arm. As a disabled, she lost custody of three little boys; as well as losing a husband, a home and income. As a…

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Let’s talk…The unhealthiness of unforgiveness to body, mind and especially the Soul

Let’s talk…The unhealthiness of unforgiveness to body, mind and especially the Soul By Jean Davenport-Niles The emotion of unforgiveness plagues many people. Mayoclinic.org states that this emotion can negatively affect your health -mentally, as well as immune system, heart and blood pressure. This medical organization states that it is in your best interest to release…

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Let’s talk…top foods to fight breast cancer risks

Let’s talk…top foods to fight breast cancer risks  By Jean Davenport-Niles Breast cancer affects one out of eight American women, with more diagnoses rising every year. Dr. Nicole Saphier writes, “the biggest risk factors for breast cancer are women who are either aging or have genetic mutations.” Other external factors include environmental toxins, ultra-processed foods,…

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This Column Will Save Your Life

Let’s talk… Is it well with your soul? “For what will it profit a man if he gains the whole world, yet loses his soul?’ Mark 8:36  Some simple facts are important to know. Our souls belong to the Lord. He created them when He created us. When He is our Lord and Savior, our…

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What to do if your candidate does not win?

 What to do if your candidate does not win? By Jean Davenport-Niles I learned several lessons after attending a Billy Graham crusade. It applies to what will be needed after the election, regardless of the winner. We need to all be in prayer for Unity in Christ and overcome our disagreements in order to Love…

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Let’s talk…Why she always votes!

Let’s talk…Why she always votes! This lady in the photo is one hundred and one years old. On the first day of early voting, she entered the Scott County Municipal Bldg with her walker and a big smile. When asked her birth date, a table of election officials immediately gave a cheerful welcome. “This isn’t…

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