~ "Dear God..." ~ Children's Prayers - Innocent Faith Matthew gives us Jesus' wise words about prayer: "But when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites, for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and on the street corners to be seen by men. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. When you pray, go into your room, close the door and pray to your Father, who is unseen. Then your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you" (Matthew … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION™ – Julie Nelson
A Celebration of Women™ is elated to Celebrate the Life of yet another Amazing Women, one that took a Critical Happening in her life, and used that experience to seek out a better way. Through her Journey of healing her own daughter, this Woman has created a business in the industry of Aromatherapy, having her own experiences as proof that it works. Celebrate here with us today, as you enjoy the Journey of one Women's Heart finding not only her Calling, but her Soul, while searching … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Freedom from GANGS by Rising Above Violence…Connie Rice
Empower the Women -- Connie Rice spoke about how women function within Los Angeles gangs. "Socializing the girls to reject machismo... And orienting them towards smarter, more strategic, peaceful men... is a key norm to go after," Rice said. Thanks to: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheDailyBeastVideo News: http://www.thedailybeast.com/video/item/innovation-connie-rice-on-the-gangs-of-los-angeles Getting Out of a Gang The word Gang causes a great deal of … [Read more...]
Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
Friday, March 16, 2012 White House Women and Girls Update:Women's History Month and International Women's Day Friends - Last Thursday we celebrated International Women's Day, an opportunity for us to recognize the incredible achievements, passions, and dreams of women and girls across the world, and reflect on the road ahead. To mark the occasion, First Lady Michelle Obama addressed the International Women of Courage Awards at the Department of State; Valerie … [Read more...]
WOMEN in RECOVERY – Children are Teachers
Make Your RECOVERY more Joy-filled, listen to the Children! "While we try to teach our children all about life, our children teach us what life is all about." - Unknown Children truly are the teachers of life, they teach us how to laugh, how to play, how to enjoy the simple things in life. When you are around children one finds it impossible not to smile, and why? Because children see the truth and beauty that surrounds them. Even in the face of darkness … [Read more...]
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day MARCH 10, 2012 Dr. Nancy C. Lee By Nancy C. Lee, M.D., Deputy Assistant Secretary for Health - Women’s Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Today, nearly 300,000 women are living with HIV in the United States. While men represent the majority of AIDS diagnoses, as well as new and existing HIV infections, the impact of HIV/AIDS on women has grown since the beginning of the epidemic. Compared with women of … [Read more...]
WOMAN of ACTION – Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show
Dr. Phyllis Chesler on Michael Coren Show To combat the epidemic of honor killings requires understanding what makes these murders unique. They differ from plain and psychopathic homicides, serial killings, crimes of passion, revenge killings, and domestic violence. Their motivation is different and based on codes of morality and behavior that typify some cultures, often reinforced by fundamentalist religious dictates. In 2000, the United Nations estimated that there are 5,000 honor … [Read more...]