by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Written by guest blogger, Jody Stinson With Valentine’s Day just a week away, people are left to puzzle out how a martyred Christian from ancient Rome inspired a day filled with boxes of chocolates, flowers, and jewelry. As with many traditions, the truth lies...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Sometimes what we plan fails. I recently heard this story: In 1930, the hostess of a roadside inn prepared to bake cookies for her guests, but she had run out of baker’s chocolate. She decided to break pieces from a semi-sweet chocolate bar. Thinking the...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Best Audio Bible Apps for Chronic Pain Sufferers Living with chronic pain can make a lot of “normal” daily activities difficult. One thing you do not have to give up is Bible study and reading. The prolific availability of apps allows even the most pain-filled days to...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Sometimes I try to remember what it was like… I know that at some point in my life I spent a whole day without it. Or did I? I’ve always hated the question “How are you?” Partly because it drew unwanted attention on me. Partly because I figured...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Even I get a little shocked when I see how long it’s been since I posted. I’ve written tons of things in my own mind! Here’s a little run down on what’s been going on. Life. I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia. This is one of the most difficult...
by April Kidwell | Blessful Writings
Sometime back in the spring we realized my daughter is lactose intolerant. I wouldn’t say we were surprised. But we didn’t know before. There were clues of course. She was lactose intolerant as an infant, but for years experienced no symptoms. Then the...