There's more than one way to prepare for the holidays. Is your heart being prepared to give?

Not so crazy about tackling a huge turkey for the holidays? Or, maybe there won't be that many joining you for the holidays. Then maybe an oven-roaster chicken is what you may want to try.

An easy recipe for collard greens, for the novice cook, and those short on time.

Savory recipe for Oyster Dressing.

Tired of turkey? Then here's an easy and divine recipe for Roasted Leg of Lamb. Just in time for the holidays!

A book review of Still Standing, by Minister, Author and Psychotherapist, Jean M. Gayle.

Surviving abuse takes determination. If one is not willing to delve into the past, and confront the issues that caused so much pain, they will only continue to have power over your present life, and dictate how you live.

The numbers are high, and they continue to escalate. They live in our homes. They work beside us. They sit on the pews next to us during Sunday service and Mass. They are survivors. Those who have made it through to the other side of abuse...and are not afraid to talk about it.

How well do you cope with grief? There are various ways in which we deal with grief. Sometimes, it depends upon what we are grieving. No matter what it is: grief is grief. And some of us are just not good at handling it.

Maybe you were one of the fortunate ones who have never experienced the devastating affects of domestic violence. If that is you, then you are fortunate. But you may be surprised to know just how many people you know, that have and are experiencing domestic violence, and you may never know.