Lent: A Season of Spiritual Detox

The season of Lent is upon us. If you’re not familiar with the meaning of Lent, have you wondered what it’s all about? Perhaps you’ve seen people with an ashen cross on their forehead on Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Or maybe you’ve heard the word “Lent” used...

Are Your Resolutions Realistic?

Jan. 1, for most of us, symbolized the chance to start over. Many people took time to make resolutions, usually dealing with health, fitness, self-improvement, finances, or relationships. But a study done at the University of Scranton in Pennsylvania shows that only 8...

Finding Wholeness in Relationships

Sometimes life throws us unexpected opportunities, even ironies, that seemingly come out of nowhere. There is no other explanation than, “This must be from God.” When approached to write about the topic of “healthy relationships” for the Detox newsletter, I was...

Save Money with the Cartwheel App

Want to save money on your daily purchases like groceries and household items? Here’s one way to do that without cutting coupons. An app called Cartwheel offers a variety of discounts at Target stores. Percentage discounts are available for food, clothing, personal...