The Crass Supper

As the recession continues to devastate our economy, one of the few professions benefiting from the downturn is the mental health industry. This sad irony is highlighted by media reports of suicides related to people's financial situations. One Johns Hopkins University sociologist has even calculated that for every 1 percent increase in the unemployment rate, there's an additional 47,000 deaths from suicides, heart attacks, homicides, and alcohol consumption.

When was the last time you actually set aside time to do something nice for yourself? If you're like many mothers, it may have been quite a while. With all the tasks and chores that are typically on the average mom's "to do" list in a given week, it's no wonder that many wind up feeling guilty if they veer from their normal schedule to do something fun or interesting, even if only for a few minutes.

In the beginning, there was water. And lots of it! In the Bible you will find divided waters, gathered waters, flowing water, and water that brings forth and sustains life. Water can be both deadly and life-giving.

Drinking the right amount of water is a topic that we hear about constantly because human life cannot survive without it. While there is no scientific consensus on exactly how much water a person should drink each day, most experts agree that it needs to be a regular part of everyone's diet.