Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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Christmas Traditions Over the Years
A tradition is defined as a custom or belief that has been handed down from generation to generation. A child does what her mother does. The mother does what her mother did. When the child has children of her own, they will do what their mother does.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
Foods and Drinks Used As Home Remedies
Many people don't realize how some foods and drinks they have on hand that can be used for home remedies. Most households have in their kitchen cabinets, pantries, and refrigerators food and drinks that can also double as cures for less serious ailments. Some items are more effective than over-the-counter medicines.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
7 Health Benefits of Being Kind
Have you ever wondered if you have problems in your life because you do not live by the Golden Rule? Is there a relationship between your sickness and your lack of kindness toward others? Those are things to consider because people can actually live happier, healthier, and enjoy successful lives when they are kind. There are scientific reasons why kindness has many benefits.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
The Golden Rule of Gift Giving
Birthday gifts are given to individuals on their birthdays. Wedding gifts, retirement gifts, and graduation gifts are given only to a select number of people at different times. Mother's Day gifts are given only to mothers and mother figures in May. The same thing happens with fathers and father figures in June. However, Christmas is the only time when more gifts are given by more people on the same date.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
The “Ain't God Good!” Expression is Often Misused
The Bible declares, “God is good” many times. Everything God does is truly good even though we might not acknowledge it at the time. People are accustomed to saying, “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” While that is certainly true, it is a cliché and not a scripture.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
What Your Signature Reveals About You
The name “John Hancock” has become a synonym for “signature” in the United States. When people say, “Sign your John Hancock,” they are referring to John Hancock's signature on the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Is Cheese as Addictive as Drugs?
According to Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition researcher, author, and adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine, cheese can be addictive. He believes it so much that he wrote an entire book on the subject called The Cheese Trap. In the book, Barnard says that cheese contains some of the same addictive ingredients as some drugs, and he even refers to cheese as “dairy crack.”
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Feast
