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Step into Spiritual Growth during the summer
When July rolls around, we have already passed six months into the year. Yes, we are indeed at the halfway point in this calendar year. That makes this month a good time to reflect on what you’ve accomplished thus far. Why not set aside some time to contemplate on your own growth and envision what’s next. Where do you stand in your “Spiritual Growth and Maturity”?
Here are some good principles to grow within:
• Be about forgiveness http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/beyond-bullying/201306/lesson-nelson-mandela-forgiveness http://www.webmd.com/balance/features/learning-to-forgive-yourself
http://www.kevinlevar.com/heart2/videotest.html• Stand in Integrity http://integrityquotes.blogspot.com/2008/07/stand-like-rock.html
http://arainbowintheclouds.com/tag/standing-in-your-own-integrity/
• Seek wisdom http://www.mindreality.com/wisdom-understanding-and-knowledge https://www.bigquestionsonline.com/content/what-wisdom
Step into the spirit of Summer
July come with the fanfare of fireworks, parades, barbecues, picnics, family reunions, concerts, games, carnivals as folks kick off Independence Celebrations in the US.
If you are planning a family vacation for July 4th, here is a link to the top spots for Fireworks:
http://www.july4thfireworks.com/top-cities/
http://washington.org/dc-events/fourth-july-celebration-and-fireworks
Throwing a family barbecue…
http://www.ehow.com/how_6210334_throw-family-bbq-party.html
http://www.ehow.com/how_2296813_chicken-ever-perfect-th-july.html
Indulge in some cold treats on a hot summer day.
National Ice Cream Day (Sunday, July 21).
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/top-lists/nycs-10-best-ice-cream-sundaes-for-summer/
http://www.eatingwell.com/healthy_cooking/quick_healthy_cooking/healthy_homemade_ice_cream4
For lactose intolerant ice cream lovers, here are some tasty dairy-free alternatives:
http://dairyfreecooking.about.com/od/icecream/DairyFree_Ice_Cream_Frozen_Desserts.htmhttp://www.thekitchn.com/10-dairy-free-ice-cream-recipes-171556
http://www.fitsugar.com/Ice-Cream-Those-Who-Lactose-Intolerant-18184188