Entries by Tyra Lane-Kingsland

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It’s Not Easy Being Green

“It’s not easy being green” is actually the thing that immediately jumps into my consciousness when I think of the word GREEN. Kermit The Frog sang that line. One of my fondest childhood memories is playing my Sesame Street album on my box record player. Oh the joys of childhood…But I digress.     In […]

Prayer: The Default Mode

When beginning a word a document, I defer to the settings already established. I rarely change the margins, spacing or font. I go right in and get to work! When I am confronted with any life situation or circumstance, I want my prayer life to mirror how I begin a document; I go in and […]

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Good Health Is A Choice

Do you believe your current state of health is within your control?   There are those who would say no. Diabetes runs in my family. High blood pressure runs in my family. Cancer runs in my family.   There are those who straddle the fence and think well….hereditary and genetic factor do contribute to my […]

Lift Up Your Head

As I was driving the other day, I saw a man walking with His head slung so low, he looked like the headless horseman. It immediately made me think, “LIFT UP YOUR HEAD!”     Lift up your heads, O you gates! And be lifted up, you everlasting doors! And the King of glory shall […]

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Family

When I sat to write on the subject of family, I thought elegant prose would flow freely from my fingertips. Instead, there is a delay, a pregnant pause of sorts. I am deeply disturbed by this hesitation to flow on a subject that is so meaningful to me.   When I think of my immediate […]

Your Will, Your Way

“You can go your own way, go your own way”, sings Fleetwood Mac. The song rings in my mind as it was used a few years back in National Car Rental TV ads.   Yup. That’s what this world tells you.   Go your own way. Do what makes you feel happy. The world is […]

Vegetable Fried Rice

Leftover Rice? CHECK.   Odds and Ends of Veggies? CHECK.   Looks like you’ve got most of what you need to quickly prepare a batch of this tasty fried rice. So save yourself a trip to the Chinese Takeout and make your own at home.  Pair this with my Broccoli In Garlic Sauce for a […]

God’s Glory

From the Dictionary of Theology: In the Old Testament the word for “glory” is the Hebrew word   כָּבֹוד “kabowd” which carries the idea of heaviness and weight.  In the New Testament the Greek word is δόξα “doxa” which carries the idea of opinion, judgment, estimate, splendor, brightness, etc. It is used to speak of great honor, praise, […]

Homemade Body Butter

Your Skin.   The largest organ in your body.   As it directly interacts with the elements your skin protects, allows you to process sensations and helps regulate your body temperature.   Though our skin may seem resilient, it is quite sensitive to light, temperature and what’s applied to it topically. Even our clothing can […]