memories

DARE TO BE IN THE POTTER’S HANDS IN 2025!

(January 08, 2025) Dr Richard Winter challengingly encourages…

So it’s 2025— a year that’ll be full of opportunity!

But… even now in some people’s minds there’s the question of ‘What will this new year bring? I failed so much last year.’ And… some people, even Christians, have already begun this new year full of regret regarding last year!

Is that you? Had bad experiences in 2024… earlier? Let’s remember that despite past failures God cares for us, wants the best for us, bless and use us!

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MAKING CHRISTMAS MEMORIES

(December 11, 2020) Erica Grace, ex-missionary to South America, challenges us with great motherly (and heart-centred!) advice…

What is the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear the word ‘Christmas?’

  • Most children say: Food!
  • Most men too!
  • Most mothers say: Work!

Good memories are vivid
Why is food so memorable? Food is of special significance because the sense of smell is intricately linked with memory, more so than any other sense, just one whiff can evoke memories.

Good memories are intricately connected to good food. Our brain sorts through our memories associating happy events with good food and celebrations. The emotional association of events and food leaves an indelible print, much more accentuated during our childhood. Childhood memories have a longer lasting imprint, especially in association with special days like birthdays and Christmas. (more…)