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Love Who You Are

Why is there such a push on the #1 new year resolution? Three words: Money, Money and did I say Money?! This is the time of year that most fitness businesses and organizations make most of their profits. Why? Because this is the time of year that millions of Americans plan on turning a new…

Ralph Malph’s Return

By: Nina TidwellWriter Photographer Pastor January 5, 2011

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Happy Days are here again? Not quite, but you remember Ralph Malph on the hit series “Happy Days” right? Well he’s back as a guest star on Monday nights TNT’s cable hit TV show, “Men of a Certain Age–The Bad Guy.” While watching the January 3rd episode I thought the face was a bit familiar…

Surfing at Ponce Inlet Jetty, Florida

Living just blocks from the beach in Ponce Inlet, FL I am thankful to be able to do something that I love: Photograph surfers! My photography work has been published in “Locals Only” surf magazine, May/June 2010 issue. The swells in Ponce Inlet fluctuate due to the weather. But no matter what the size you…

Worry Free Life

My husband and I were talking the other morning and since he has been teaching faith, our thoughts and how to deal with worry and stress, I decided to share with you an analogy I thought of during our discussion. If you are breathing, I guarantee that you have plenty of opportunity to worry. You…

The Grueling Hangover

By: Nina TidwellWriter Photographer Pastor December 31, 2010December 30, 2013

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Anyone remember the movie “Liar, Liar” with Jim Carrey? Particularly the famous scene where he takes himself to the restroom and beats himself up, and when asked what he is doing, he answers and says, “I’m kicking my a _ _” As funny as it sounds, it reminds me of all the times I rang…

Making 2011 Resolutions Stick

What are your goals for 2011? Are they to lose weight, fall in love, or spend more time with your family? Whatever your ambitions are you can make them a reality! Let’s start with the Top 10 2011 list of New Year resolutions: 1) Lose weight 2) Get organized 3) Spend less-Save more 4) Enjoy…

Don’t Get Scrooged

By: Nina TidwellWriter Photographer Pastor December 13, 2010

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I LOVE Christmas! I enjoy the shopping and giving to others, I especially love that it is one of THE most celebrated times of year where everyone from all walks of life witness Christians celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ the Savior of the World! What I do not love however is the “bah humbug”…

It’s Christmas Time Again!

By: Nina TidwellWriter Photographer Pastor December 4, 2010

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Christmas! One of the most celebrated times of the year. Complete with love, excitement, laughter, and don’t forget the Cookies, Cakes and Ginger Bread men. Not to mention snow falling, fires burning and lights all aglow. Ah yes, Christmas time is here once again. With the hustle and bustle that the holidays bring…let’s remember to…

Giving Thanks & Miracles

By: Nina TidwellWriter Photographer Pastor November 30, 2010November 23, 2011

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While preparing one of my messages the Lord began to show me an amazing connection between Thanking God and Miracles. Like most human beings, we generally give “thanks” to God AFTER a prayer is answered or something good comes our way. During my research in the Bible the Lord showed me clearly in the scriptures how…

Leslie Nielsen Dies at 84

By: Nina TidwellWriter Photographer Pastor November 29, 2010April 2, 2024

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Leslie Nielsen known for his comic role as Frank Drebin in the popular film series “The Naked Gun“, “Airplane” and 1972’s film “The Poseidon Adventure” died at the age of 84, November 28, 2010, with his wife and two daughters at his side. Leslie and my father the late Marinus (Bob) Nielsen were first…

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