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Minister, chaplain, and author Dr. Billy Holland writes about the importance of living according to God's plan for us.

During the fall of 1886, both jail cells in the Jefferson County Courthouse at Oskaloosa were occupied by a pair of newlyweds ...

Brethren, you are welcome to the last month of the year 2024. Even as the year remains, 30 days to phase out, you can still ...

We celebrate Thanksgiving this week as a nation. George Washington was the first to set aside a day of national Thanksgiving ...

Turmeric contains curcumin, a compound with medicinal benefits. People use it to help relieve pain and reduce inflammation. However, the curcumin in turmeric is difficult to absorb. The curcumin ...

It includes some excellent tips, ideas, and exercises to start being more grateful. However, most people like to know how they can benefit before they start a regular practice. That’s an ...

U.S. defined benefit plans have significantly increased their investments to real assets over the past 15 years, driven by infrastructure allocations. Investments in real assets are now $164.7 ...

Here are 8 proven health benefits of blueberries. The blueberry bush (Vaccinium sect. Cyanococcus) is a flowering shrub that produces berries with a bluish, purple hue — also known as blueberries.

Here are 9 health benefits of kefir that are supported by research. Kefir originated from parts of Eastern Europe and Southwest Asia. Its name comes from the Turkish word “keyif,” which refers ...

Spousal benefits may be available if you've been married at least one year, you're 62 or older, and your spouse is claiming benefits. Spousal benefits range from 32.5% to 50% of spouse's primary ...