by Lauren A Jennings | Dec 18, 2014 | Nutrition
Once upon a time, a missionary named Judy lived in the Middle East. There, she learned a recipe for a braided, slightly sweet Jewish bread called challah. The eggs make it creamy but light and the striking presentation looks perfect for a celebration. Judy brought the...
by Lauren A Jennings | Dec 1, 2014 | Spirituality
This Christmas, we are scaling back. We are newly wed, and newly frugal. Because I have been on medical leave for depressive symptoms related to my bi-polar, we have less for Christmas gifts this year than either of us had as singles last year. Somehow, it seems like...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 24, 2014 | Nutrition
Who knew it was so difficult to find a healthy recipe for pumpkin pie? No crazy ingredients. I already take crazy meds to help manage my bi-polar. Just simple home-baked goodness. As it turned out, finding the formula was not so easy. It’s Thanksgiving week,...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 19, 2014 | Community
Last week, I wrote about how I got bi-polar sick after tutoring at the local elementary school, and how the Lord used it to refocus my attention on Him. This week, he is quieting my heart again through what He takes and gives. After a rocky start last Tuesday, my...
by Lauren A Jennings | Nov 11, 2014 | Community
As I live with bipolar, it is difficult to find a balance. I am sensitive to small changes in routine and fluctuations in my body’s rhythms, such as sleep, eating, exercise and external stimulation like noise or human interaction. I love to be with people and I...