Nicole Lamarre

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  The First Step in De-Stressing This Holiday Season

  12/29/2008

  Stressed this holiday season? Read about how a young mom's Christmas cake faux pas taught her what's important.
• Lessons from a Bradford Pear

  6/27/2008

  While I believe wholeheartedly in planning for the future - in investing and saving, working hard, and even enjoying the fruit of my labors, is that my only focus? What am I doing that matters beyond myself and my physical needs?
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  Confessions of a Long-time Republican

  3/20/2008

  I have to admit that I haven't followed the presidential candidates as closely as I perhaps should. But for the first time ever, a Democratic candidate has begun to garner my attention. Find out why.
• A Fiesta-Themed Poker Party

  3/19/2008

  Need a new poker party food idea? Try these easy, fiesta-style recipes for your next poker party!
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  Does God Really Tell Us to Give Thanks in Everything?

  11/7/2007

  When things are going well - the bills are paid, everyone is healthy, the line at the bank is short - it is so easy to feel thankful. But there are times in our lives when things do not go well at all. Clouds roll in and colder winds blow. How does one give thanks then?
• When Bad Things Happen: Questioning and Blaming God

  10/5/2007

  Over the years I have found that there are some common misconceptions concerning the tragedies and disappointments that we experience and how we face them. Identifying our misunderstanding in this area will help us face the storms that do, and will, come into our lives.
• Why and How We Sometimes Need to Experience Grief

  8/30/2007

  The word grief is synonymous with sorrow. Allowing ourselves time to grieve is allowing ourselves time for sorrow. As painful as that is, the reality is that we need to grieve in two different areas in order to heal and move forward in our lives.
• Practical Steps for Raising Financially Responsible Children

  8/24/2007

  In this article, learn how to teach your children financial responsibility BEFORE they leave "the nest".
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  Self-proclaimed "Expert Cheapskate" Gives Tips on Dining Out Without Breaking the Budget

  7/9/2007

  Needing and wanting to dine out now and again, my spouse and I have found ways to ensure that we have a nice meal at restaurants where they actually bring the food to you with real silverware while still staying within a reasonable budget. Here's how we do it!
• What Role Can Women Play in Leading Worship?

  6/8/2007

  As a member of conservative protestant churches, I learned early on that women were expected to "sit up and shut up". Over the past few years, God has stretched me in this area. What is a woman's place in ministry, and more specifically in leading worship?
• Six Steps to Help You Forgive Those Who Have Hurt You

  5/14/2007

  Been hurt? We all have, haven't we? And anyone who has experienced hurt at the hands of another also knows that forgiving that person is a difficult thing. But forgiveness is necessary. Here are six steps that can help you forgive and heal.
• Is Pride Keeping You from an Intimate Relationship with God?

  4/25/2007

  Climbing into God's lap - drawing near to Him and basking in His love - is something we can do daily, no matter how we are feeling. But it means forgetting my independence and self-reliance for a bit and remembering that I have a Father who wants to love me.
• Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal Product Review: Helpful or Hype?

  4/14/2007

  Is Quaker Weight Control Oatmeal helpful for those seeking a low-calorie yet satisfying breakfast option, or is it simply more hype in the ever-growing collection of weight loss products?
• Forgive and Forget? Yes and No

  4/5/2007

  Everyone has heard "forgive and forget". But do we really have to forget the wrongs against us in order to forgive our offenders? Not exactly.
• Creating a Substitute Teacher Friendly Classroom

  3/30/2007

  For a teacher, sometimes taking time off can be more difficult than suffering through that cold. A few simple steps and some advanced planning will assist the substitute who has your classes and ensure that you do not return to find that bedlam reigned in your absence.
• How God Can Help You Shed the Negative and Enjoy the Fruit of Your Life

  3/24/2007

  I love how God can take something simple and reveal a life lesson. And He did just that one day after I purchased a box of Clementine tangerines, showing me three simple truths about how He relates to us and how we can respond to Him.
• Seven Simple Steps for Successful Substitute Teaching

  3/16/2007

  So, you think substitute teaching would be a great way to earn some extra cash while choosing when and where you work? There are a few things you need to consider first before taking that plunge.
• Losing Weight: If I Can Do It, Any Woman Can Do It!

  3/16/2007

  Something seems to happen to the female physique after the third decade mark. Bits and parts that used to defy gravity start to point downward. That which used to be taut and firm begins to jiggle like so much jello. What can we can do about it?
• If...A Small Word with a Huge Impact

  3/12/2007

  Ever wonder how to acquire that "peace that passes all understanding"? God offers it for the taking, but we do have a bit of work we need to do.
• How Does God Fit in with Getting Our "Junk" Cleaned Up?

  3/5/2007

  When we take a closer look at a simple, mundane event from our every day lives, a teachable moment often occurs. See how examining "what's in our cup" can encourage you to let God help you make changes in your life.
• The Busy Woman's How-to Guide for Weight Loss

  3/2/2007

  A tongue-in-cheek look at how the 30- to 40-something woman can quickly shed a few pounds.
• Grief: A Strange New Bedfellow

  2/21/2007

  We grieve over a variety of things besides, or in addition to, losing someone we love to death. We grieve the loss of relationships, homes as we move from place to place, jobs, roles we have held... But actually losing someone close to you is very, very different.