Nutcrackers actually do crack nuts. As early as the 1400s, German lore suggests that the colorful figurine was made with a large mouth to break nuts. One of the most common nuts associated with the Christmas season is the walnut. The outer shell is difficult to crack. People have been known to use hammers, door jams, freezing them first or crushing two nuts against one another with bare hands to break the shell. The nutmeat of the walnut is delicious as well as nutritious. Seven walnuts provide 94% of our daily requirement of omega-3 fatty acids. Walnuts contain an unusually high level of Vitamin E which provides protection against cardiovascular disease. They are also rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory products instrumental in decreasing diabetes type 2 and cancer risk. It’s worth having a Nutcracker to open a nut loaded with beneficial nutrients conducive to healthy growth and development. 2 Timothy 3:16-17 ...
I have moved from blog to Podcast. Bridgewrks is still the name on Spotify, Apple Podcast and other platforms. See the trailer below for info. Now in spoken voice in place of the written word. We'll see how this goes. Linda Howelton
I dread getting my car washed. I have difficulty following the direction of the attendant as he gives hand signals in order to align my wheels with the moving track. It seems as though I’m being led to far to the right. Taking my foot off the break and shifting to neutral is nerve racking as well. What if I run into the car in front or the car behind hits my bumper? None of it seems like it should work. In the past, I have been hit by a car from behind but I must admit I put my hands on the steering wheel which threw the car off track. Water has come flooding into my car also but that time I’d forgotten to roll up all the windows. I have issues entering the car wash and while inside. Despite the angst, my car comes out clean. Joshua 1:9 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you g...
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