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Sacred Marriage: Embracing Difficulty

This post on Sacred Marriage: Embracing Difficulty was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life.Welcome back to our series on “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas! This week, we are diving into Chapter 9: “Sacred Struggle: Embracing Difficulty in Order to Build Character”. This chapter discusses the difficulties that ...

Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli Recipe

Looking for a little something a little spicy and sweet? Try this Roasted Chili Garlic Broccoli. It will have your taste buds tingling.I make a lot of broccoli for my kids, and typically my go-to broccoli recipe is simply steaming it and drizzling some toasted garlic hot pepper olive oil on top. I know my kids will eat it, so I've stuck with that recipe for a long time.But, I get bored of making the same thing all the time, so recently, I roasted broccoli and added a spicy twist to ...

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Sacred Marriage: Building Perseverance

This post on Sacred Marriage: Building Perseverance was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life.Welcome to Week 8 of our series on “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas. This week’s chapter (chapter eight) is titled “Sacred History: Building the Spiritual Discipline of Perseverance.” As I have talked about in previous ...

Easy Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese Recipe

Pasta with Spinach Tomatoes and Parmesan Cheese takes just 20 minutes to prepare, and makes a great all in one dish, packed with spinach. This vegetarian-friendly meal is sure to please.Moms need a break from cooking once in a while. Like most moms, I rarely seem to get a break, no matter what time of year it is. Even when we go on vacation, it seems the laundry follows us as does the responsibility of feeding our family. That is, unless you're lucky enough to stay in a hotel with ...

Spinach Tomato Parmesan Pasta © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Mixed Bag Kale Salad with Tomatoes and Cheese with Lemon Dressing Recipe

This “Mixed Bag” Kale Salad is so simple to make, yet you’ll never tire of it. Be sure to use the freshest kale you can find and shaved gruyere or Parmesan cheese right off the block. So, we’ve been living out of a few hotels for nearly three weeks while home repairs were being done following…

Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad Recipe

This Quinoa Citrus Mango Avocado Black Bean Salad would make an excellent addition to any meal. Bright with citrus fruits, juicy with mangoes, creamy with avocado, and chock full of protein from quinoa and black beans. Spring is here but temperatures continue to fluctuate between warm and cool. Spring crops are just starting to come…

Mexican Chopped Salad with Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing © Jeanette's Healthy Living

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing Recipe

Mexican Chopped Salad with Cilantro Lime Yogurt Avocado Dressing is so light, no one will guess the secret ingredients in the creamy dressing. The non-fat dressing is deceptively rich and creamy tasting. 148 calories/2 Freestyle points per serving). Last week, we started our Fall Bible Study and I volunteered to bring a savory dish. It…

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad - this beautiful healthy salad is perfect for entertaining

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad Recipe

Mango Avocado Black Bean Quinoa Salad is a beautiful, healthy salad that is perfect as a vegetarian main course salad or a side dish. I first made this vegetarian salad six years ago for a Ladies’ church luncheon. We used to host monthly lunches at people’s homes, and our pastor would stop by for a short…

broccoli strawberry avocado salad with poppy seed dressing

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing

Broccoli Strawberry Avocado Salad with Orange Poppy Seed Dressing is a fresh take on traditional broccoli salad. Have you ever had broccoli salad? It’s a popular salad for picnics and summer barbecues. The traditional dressing typically includes mayonnaise and sugar. In addition to broccoli, you might find raisins, bacon, sunflower seeds and cheddar cheese tossed…

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing Recipe

Japanese Carrot Ginger Salad Dressing is a healthy and delicious recipe similar to what you find in many Japanese restaurants. I went to my first Japanese restaurant when I was a graduate student in New York City. I fondly remember the simple green salad served with this sweet and tangy carrot ginger salad dressing. I’ve…

Sacred Marriage: The Cleansing of Marriage

This post on Sacred Marriage: The Cleansing of Marriage was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life. Welcome back to our series on the novel “Sacred Marriage”…

Good Marriage Can Foster Good Prayer

This post on Sacred Marriage: Good Marriage Can Foster Good Prayer was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life. Hi everybody! Welcome to Week 6 of our…

Sacred Marriage: Holy Honor

This post on Sacred Marriage: Holy Honor was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life. Hey everybody! Welcome to Week 5 of my series on “Sacred Marriage”…

Sacred Marriage: Learning to Love

This post on Sacred Marriage: Finding God in Marriage was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life. Welcome back! We are now in Week 4 of my…

Sacred Marriage: Finding God in Marriage

Sacred Marriage: Romanticism’s Ruse

This post on Sacred Marriage: Romanticism’s Ruse was written by Jeffrey Chen, who is pursuing a Masters degree in Marriage and Family Therapy at Fuller Theological Seminary. Jeffrey has a passion for sharing God’s love with those around him. He blogs at The Wayvy Life. Welcome back to my book series on “Sacred Marriage” by Gary Thomas!…

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