CORRI TEN BOOM

God is Always with You

By Robert A. Schuller

"As I was with Moses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you." -Joshua 1:5b

Even if you are traveling alone in this life, you are never really alone - God is with you. I was reminded of this one day as I sat visiting with Corrie ten Boom in her home in Southern California.

Corrie was a marvelous Dutch Christian woman whose family hid Jews and others and was imprisoned for it in a Nazi concentration camp for several years, survived and was eventually released. As we sat visiting, Corrie pulled a blade of grass from her pocket and told me this story: "There was a point in my life in the concentration camp when I didn't feel like I could go on another day. I woke up one morning and said, 'God, where are You? Are you alive or are You dead?' All day I wrestled with the existence of God.

When I went to sleep that night I was filled with anger toward Him because of all the evil and horrors of the concentration camp. When I awoke the next morning, a beam of light was shining down through a tiny crack in the ceiling. I followed the stream of light and saw it was shining on a blade of grass in the corner of my cell.

It hadn't been there the day before - or at least I hadn't noticed it. When I saw that tiny sign of life, I knew God was there with me and that He hadn't forgotten me." Corrie was the only one in her family to survive the Nazi persecutions and one of the few who lived to tell her story. But as Corrie's story demonstrates, in the deepest struggles of life and in the most hellish of circumstances, God is with you!
Just because you can't see God in your life doesn't mean He's not there.

First step to success

Success is something you have to practice and so these seven important proven steps will provide the perfect foundation for you to build upon. So, to get you started immediately, here's your first success principle!

Step 1. Honesty

Lying for personal gain always ends up being counter-productive in the long run. Why? Because truth is the foundation upon which our dealings with others are built. Being a person of your word is a vital element to success. In the words of William Shakespeare: "The good I stand on is my truth and honesty".

Success is not achieved entirely by yourself. On your way to success you will undoubtedly be aided by other people. If you are not honest with them you will only create feelings of bitterness.If you are not honest with yourself you will wonder why you are where you are. Any success you achieve using dishonesty will be artificial.

What is really surprising is that sometimes the truth is just as easy to tell. For whatever reason, people still choose to lie.

The first step to shifting to a more honesty centered self is recognizing the lie and correcting it right away. Ask yourself, "How does this impact my life?" If you are being honest with yourself, you will see that you probably have a lot of work to do. I feel it is easier to be objective than it is to be honest. You should consider adopting the approach that your words are gold.As a deliberate creator you must realise that in order to create your world just as you want it, your words and thoughts will play a huge roll in that.

If you are using your words without any real meaning behind them, then why should the universe take your words as serious requests?Statements such as:- I'll call you back tomorrow- I'm too busy to chat right now- I can't see you tonight, I have too much on All of these can cause the power of your word to weaken, if you say them without attaching any truth to them. When you give your word and don't mean or honour it, you detract from your power to deliberately create your own experiences.The concept of being truthful with others is promoted from a very young age; sometimes successfully, sometimes less so.

What about white lies? What about lies of omission? What about truth that is delivered without tact? What about truth that is intended to harm? These questions are all valid and point to the apparent difficultyof what real truth is.

The answer can be summed up with this intentionally thought provoking and vague statement: "It is always best to tell the truth, sometimes".So, your first proven step to success is to be more careful withyour words and only ever make statements that you truly believe to be true.

From Broken to Beautiful

By Robert H. Schuller

"But the pot He was shaping from the clay was marred in His hands; so the Potter formed it into another pot, shaping it as seemed best to Him." - Jeremiah 18:4

I have toured royal palaces around the world, but to my knowledge the Royal Palace in Tehran, Iran, is like no other I've ever seen. The grand entrance of the palace is resplendent with glittering, sparkling glass. For a moment you think that the domed ceilings, side walls, and columns are all covered with diamonds... until you realize that these are not diamonds or even cut glass; they are small pieces of mirror. The edges of a myriad of little mirrors reflect the light, throwing off the colors of the rainbow.

It's spectacular! And you'll never believe how this was created. When the Royal Palace was planned, the architects sent an order to Paris for mirrors to cover the entrance walls. The mirrors finally arrived. But when they took the shipping crates apart, they discovered to their dismay that all of the mirrors had been smashed during travel.

The builders were going to junk the broken mirrors but one of the men spoke up and suggested, "Maybe the wall will be more beautiful because the mirrors are broken." And that man took all the small pieces of the mirrors and fit them together like an abstract mosaic. Were you to visit the Royal Palace today, you would notice the enormous distortion in reflections and how the walls sparkle with diamond-like brilliance. Broken to beautiful. Have you been hurt? Do you feel broken? God can take the broken pieces of your life and make something beautiful of them.
God can transform your broken life, but you must give Him all the pieces.
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Master Designer, like an expert craftsman You lovingly transform my shattered hopes and dreams and fit the pieces of my life back together in a way that is brilliant and beautiful. Thank you!

what to eat for good health?

An optimum diet containing an abundance of high-nutrient, low stress foods is the basis for good health, energy, and a sense of well-being. During nearly two decades of working with thousands of women patients, I have been continually impressed by the health benefits that good nutritional habits provide. As a result, I spend a great deal of time counseling my patients nutritionally. It is important to me that women have the knowledge and information that they need to effectively plan and prepare their own meals.
Chapter 1 discusses the foods that we need to eat to assure good health: whole grains, legumes, raw seeds and nuts, fish, poultry, fruits, vegetables, sweeteners, herbs and spices, and water. This chapter covers not only the nutrient benefits of these foods and how best to include them, but also their role in relieving and preventing a variety of female health problems and other health issues. Be sure to incorporate these foods abundantly in your daily diet while enjoying their good flavors and textures.
Whole GrainsWhole grains are the seeds of various grasses and are often referred to as "cereals." They have been the mainstay of the human diet for thousands of years, as our body's main source of fuel and energy. While the grains consumed in different societies vary greatly wheat in the United States, rice in the Orient they provide the backbone for all diets. In fact, a meal without grain often feels incomplete and somehow lacking.
Whole grains are almost complete meals within themselves, containing fiber, protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins such as B and E complexes, and many minerals like calcium, magnesium, potassium, iron, copper, and manganese. There are three main parts to each kernel of grain: the endosperm, or central core, which is about 80 percent of the entire kernel; the germ, which comprises about 3 percent; and the bran, which encompasses 15 percent of the kernel. Whole grain products contain all three parts of the grain and have a high concentration of nutrients. However, when grain is refined in milling to produce white flour products, the germ and bran are removed, leaving only the endosperm. As a result, most of the essential nutrients of the grain are removed, leaving a devitalized product.
The nutrients of whole grains help promote good overall health. They also have a tremendous effect on relieving the symptoms and reducing the risk of a wide variety of female related health problems. Whole grains have a very potent effect on regulating estrogen levels in the body, through their high levels of phytoestrogens (natural plant estrogens), their fiber content, and their high levels of vitamin B complex and vitamin E.
Many whole grains are excellent sources of phytoestrogens. Whole grains contain lignans, cellulose like materials that provide structure to plants. Lignans have been found to be weakly estrogenic and can bind to the estrogen receptors of cells. As a result, they can provide additional nutritional support to menopausal women deficient in this hormone. In addition, certain plants like buckwheat are excellent sources of the bioflavonoid rutin. Like lignans, many bioflavonoids are estrogenic and can help to regulate the effects of our own body's estrogen on sensitive target tissue like the breast and uterus. Rutin is particularly helpful in its ability to strengthen capillaries and reduce heavy menstrual bleeding in transitioning menopausal women. Studies attest to this. Bioflavonoids have been used, along with vitamin C, to reduce heavy bleeding in transitioning menopausal women and women with bleeding due to fibroid tumors and spontaneous abortions. In fact, an early study done at the University of Tennessee Medical School in 1956 found that the bioflavonoid vitamin C combination allowed 78 percent of high risk women to carry their pregnancies to full term.

Vegetarian Food PyramidNote: this is not a vegan pyramid, as it contains recommendations for dairyIf you are concerned about eating the healthiest diet possible, then pleasesee the Vegan Food Pyramid and the New Four Food Groups, and realize that to enjoy the strongest protection against cancer and heart disease, avoid dairy and eggs as well as meat!See also What People Are (Unfortunately) Really Eating!

Diet

Unhealthy diets and physical inactivity are major risk factors for chronic diseases.Reports of international and national experts and reviews of the current scientific evidence recommend goals for nutrient intake in order to prevent chronic diseases.
For diet, recommendations for populations and individuals should include the following:
achieve energy balance and a healthy weight
limit energy intake from total fats and shift fat consumption away from saturated fats to unsaturated fats and towards the elimination of trans-fatty acids
increase consumption of fruits and vegetables, and legumes, whole grains and nuts
limit the intake of free sugars
limit salt (sodium) consumption from all sources and ensure that salt is iodized
These recommendations need to be considered when preparing national policies and dietary guidelines, taking into account the local situation.
Improving dietary habits is a societal, not just an individual problem. Therefore it demands a population-based, multisectoral, multi-disciplinary, and culturally relevant approach.
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Fruits and Vegetables

“Eat your fruits and vegetables.” You’ve likely heard this statement since childhood. Research shows why it is good advice:
Healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of cancer and other chronic diseases.
Fruits and vegetables also provide essential vitamins and minerals, fiber, and other substances that are important for good health.
Most fruits and vegetables are naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.
Need some new ideas for adding more fruits and vegetables to your daily diet?
Check out Fruits & Veggies Matter for tips, recipes, and more! You can find easy ways to add more fruits and vegetables into your daily eating patterns. Visit the fruit and vegetable of the month pages to find seasonal fruits and vegetables, preparation tips, and great recipes.
In addition, you can find many new ideas in our recipe database. The database enables you to find exciting fruit and vegetable recipes that fit your needs. Searching by meal, by ingredient, or by cooking needs is easy.
Not sure how many fruits and vegetables you should be eating each day?
Visit Fruits & Veggies Matter's fruit and vegetable calculator. Here you can calculate your fruit and vegetable recommendations based on your calorie needs for your age, sex, and activity level. This site also has helpful tips and photographs of 1/2 cup and 1 cup fruit and vegetable examples.
You can also visit MyPyramid.gov to find more information about vegetable sub-groups and tips and ideas for fitting healthy foods into into an overall eating plan.
Curious as to whether fruits and vegetables can help you manage your weight?
Take a look at this How to Use Fruits and Vegetables to Help Manage your Weight brochure and learn about fruits and vegetables and their role in your weight management plan. Tips to cut calories by substituting fruits and vegetables are included with meal-by-meal examples. You will also find snack ideas that are 100 calories or less. With these helpful tips, you will soon be on your way to adding more fruits and vegetables into your healthy eating plan.

Since the mid-seventies, the prevalence of overweight and obesity has increased sharply for both adults and children. Data from two NHANES surveys show that among adults aged 20–74 years the prevalence of obesity increased from 15.0% (in the 1976–1980 survey) to 32.9% (in the 2003–2004 survey).
The two surveys also show increases in overweight among children and teens. For children aged 2–5 years, the prevalence of overweight increased from 5.0% to 13.9%; for those aged 6–11 years, prevalence increased from 6.5% to 18.8%; and for those aged 12–19 years, prevalence increased from 5.0% to 17.4%.
These increasing rates raise concern because of their implications for Americans’ health. Being overweight or obese increases the risk of many diseases and health conditions, including the following:
Hypertension Dyslipidemia (for example, high total cholesterol or high levels of triglycerides) Type 2 diabetes Coronary heart disease Stroke Gallbladder disease Osteoarthritis Sleep apnea and respiratory problems Some cancers (endometrial, breast, and colon) Although one of the national health objectives for the year 2010 is to reduce the prevalence of obesity among adults to less than 15%, current data indicate that the situation is worsening rather than improving. This site provides a variety of information designed to help people understand this serious health issue and the efforts being made to address it.