Laughter is Good Medicine

Written by Vianne Satterfield Job 8:21 “He will once again fill your mouth with laughter and your lips with shouts of joy.” Proverbs 15:13 “A glad heart makes a happy face; a broken heart crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 17:22 “A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength.” When was …

Finding My Identity in Christ

I found a poem I wrote in 1992 about returning to the Lord, and it reminded me of the traumatic events I experienced that year. I used to describe it as “my year from hell,” as there were several circumstances that caused distress and discouragement, such as two auto accidents within a month, being victimized …

Climbing Mount Everest

I participate in a healthy weight program that provides education, support and accountability through health coaches and like-minded group members. My group coach provides creative challenges that serve to motivate me to accomplish my health and wellness goals. One weekend, the group was given the challenge to “climb” Mount Everest. The goal was to climb …