Saturday, September 27, 2014

Beginnings - on My GrandMother's Mantel
 
 
Well, here in the last moments of my free time, I'm 'moved' to write of my Apothecary. I love that word: Apothe-cary. It makes me think of something mysterious and moving. It conjures visions of someone moving about in long, flowing, loose-fitted clothing mixing and making things. Things, in this case, refers to lotions, potions, teas, and such.
 
The title I have given myself for now is Herbal Alchemist. I know that an alchemist is one who works with metals and such. What appeals to me is the melding and restructuring and so forth. To be a part of such efforts is very exciting.
 
To the extent that I perform these functions [albeit only for myself] I take my place among the starts who really do.
 
Take heart, my friend! It won't be long before I do it for the masses--mix, and match, and heat and blend and oh! It's just so exciting.
 
What I want from you is this: stay close, so when the time comes for us to release videos and such, you'll be out front, in the center!
 
 
 
 
Thanks For Sharing!
 


Friday, September 26, 2014

What did I do? I left way too many fonts in my last post. Not just way too many, but they were way too big and obtuse! That's what happens when I start learning how to do things on a computer...no matter how simple they may be!

So, My Friends and Loved Ones, my Readers, old and new...forgive me. That couldn't have been easy to behold.

 Now, that's settled.

Listen to this: I visited a homestead today. A real, true-to-life homestead. The owner/farmer has goats, chickens, ducks and bees. She has real eggs! I tell you, it was just too cool to walk right out in the yard, into the fence. Unfortunately, there were only two. That's right. But I never saw such beautiful animals as those goats and chickens.

She even has a dairy. I saw her milking apparatus. Along with the eggs, I got mozzarella cheese and original, made-today, whey! Isn't that just grand! It was for me! I'm so sorry there are no pictures. but we meet again next week Saturday, so check back!

Well, I had a great day today and I trust you did, as well.


 I am always looking for guests for my show. Please connect with me at your convenience if you are interested in joining in.
 Livewelltoday! – Sandra Teresa Davenport – thehealthreverend
 Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and www.createspace.com/4806691

Monday, September 22, 2014

I have my reasons for writing about Sorghum. In a short while you will understand! For now, just know that I'm really grateful that you're reading this!

Beginning of the Apothecary!
 
The sorghum plant, which is a type of grass, was introduced into the United States from Africa in the early part of the 17th century. [http://grandmaspantryva.com/mm5/graphics/00000001 /September-Scoop09.pdf]

There is a town in northeast Georgia called Blairsville. This town is famous for its Sorghum. Imagine that. If you have ever had it, you would marvel. Another thing I recall from my childhood is the big ho’cake [I think they were saying whole cake.] of white bread and sorghum for breakfast. My young uncle put butter in his. Gross.
To my immediate knowledge, Sorghum is just something sweet to eat. It does, however, have health benefits; including ‘…vitamins and minerals and is a good source of phosphorus, magnesium, thiamin and omega 6 fatty acids. [Op. cit.]

Livewelltoday! – Sandra Teresa Davenport – thehealthreverend
Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and www.createspace.com/4806691



I learned to make a Collage
and thought You might like it!


 

Enjoy!


Saturday, September 20, 2014

Really, it was. See, the theme was ‘Time and Patience’. On the last show [September 6] we worked more on Time than Patience. We worked largely from Ageless Body; Timeless Mind¸ Deepak Chopra. There is a great wealth of information regarding the connection between the mind and body. More specifically, it is about how ones beliefs affect ones body. Put another way: what you think affects how you feel. It’s true. That includes, the way a body ages.

Our Lovely Tea Collage!
Tonight, however, we moved onward to Patience. Most interestingly, Patience is referred to very few time in ‘the bible’. There are some stories about how someone remained patient and was then rewarded; how God rewards patience in believers but no true discussion of the term, itself.

We, therefore, moved into secular learning and found much more. One initial thought/revelation regarding Patience was that it is always in connection with a goal, that there is always some sort of trepidation attached to it, and yes, some level of suffering. Among those cited were Henri Nouwen, who I first encountered at the Seminary. He actually wrote an entire book on the story of the prodigal son.

In any case, I have shared herein below a couple of my favorite quotes regarding patience.

Have patience with everything that remains unsolved in your heart. Try to love the questions themselves, like locked rooms and like books written in a foreign language. Do not now look for the answers. They cannot now be given to you because you could not live them. It is a question of experiencing everything. At present you need to live the question. Perhaps you will gradually, without even noticing it, find yourself experiencing the answer, some distant day.”
Rainer Maria Rilke,
Letters to a Young Poet

You know, it occurs to me you may wondering ".. what show...?" Well, it's my blogtalkradio show, presented two Saturdays each month. It is the blogtalk radio of LivingWellMinistries, 'Arise and Walk'. Please save the number, date and time: 347 539 5669, Saturday, October 4 and 18, 7:00 - 10:00 p.m. EST

Next month's Theme: Heal Thyself! See yawl then.

 

 
 
Please enjoy, and as always, livewell/drinktea!
 
Just a nice round tray.

Let's Have Tea!
Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and





www.createspace.com/4806691

 

 

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

A tiny green leafy item found in produce, most widely known to shoppers and diners as a garnish. I was at a Passover celebration and we were served Parsley to dip in vinegar. [As I recall, to symbolize the bitterness of the Exodus.] Most often, we don’t eat our garnish; not so with Parsley.

Clearly not Parsley, but a lovely yellow bush!
Again, speaking from personal experience, Parsley is a fine and dandy medicinal tiny green leafy garnish. Say you have a sinus situation, stuffy, runny, etc. If you get ahold to some Parsley and eat it, you will soon have breathing relief. You may also make tea of it; it is said to be ‘sympathetic’ to the kidneys. One thing I know for certain about Parsley: it is absolutely diuretic. Indeed, so.

It is a curative for bad breath--Garlic, for instance. If you chew the fresh item after consuming Garlic, Onions, Coffee, Booze, it will clear the bad from your breath.

If a person wanted to experience an absolute kidney flush, they could juice Celery, Cucumber, Parsley and Ginger. And they would stay very close to a bathroom. This is one combination you can depend upon. Oh, but it tastes really good!
 
You probably realize that I'm using a green font and I know it's hokey, but hey, you gotta have fun!
 
Now, go on out and get some Parsley, and as always, livewelltoday!
 
Sandra Teresa Davenport – thehealthreverend
Arise, and Walk! Biblical Principles of Health and Wellness
 


Saturday, September 13, 2014

Hello, Everyone!

It is no secret by now that I am a published author. That's right, I am. However, more information about my life as an author may be a secret.

That's why I am telling you about the interview at www.smashwords.com.  It is the site where I am presently publishing. Soon I will release a free ebook relating to, you guessed it--herbals! Between now and then, please go to the smashwords site and read all about me.

You'll find out how I came to write, my writing process, and much more.

 
The forerunner will be available by September 30, free for 60 days, and then the 'unit' will appear: Arise and Walk: Biblical Principles of Health and Wellness.

Thanks for your time

Livewell today!
Sandra d. - TheHealthReverend

Friday, September 12, 2014

If I appear to be dragging out my Herb of the Day, I am. I know much more than I realized, and you know me: I love to share. Enjoy!

Long, long ago and not that far away, in the City of Atlanta, my younger sisters introduced me to my first health food store. I was fascinated by all the dried herbs. And they were all so cheap. It was self-serve and just, oh, so very hip.

I was probably reading Back to Eden, by Jethro Kloss at the time. Anyhow, I found out that it would help me with menstrual cramps so I gave it a try—made some tea. That is to say, I boiled some dried Ginger, sweetened it and enjoyed it. I returned to it often. I also noticed that it warmed my body.

 
Ginger gives a nice taste to coffee and black tea. A favorite blend of mine is Ginger, Peppermint, Rosemary, ‘catalyzed’ by a bit of crushed Cayenne. It is a really great energy drink, wakes you up and a host of other good things.

This is my post for today. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sandra Teresa Davenport - TheHealthReverend!


LivewellToday!


Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and www.createspace.com/4806691

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Well, Friends, it's like this: I have been using and experimenting with herbs for some 30 years now.

Here recently, I turned my attention to Ginger. I have some inflammation in my body - right knee, to be exact--and Ginger is stated to be a anti-inflammatory. It is!

What I Used: My first approach was to add . Initially, just a small amount, enough to make it taste really good. Then, I added more.

What I Did: Slices of fresh ginger added to my regular daily pot O'TEA. Okay, I'll be honest: I added way too much. It was so hit and spicy I couldn't drink it! Wow.

Next time, I added just less than an quarter of the amount -- three-four slices, about 1/8 of an inch thick.

What Happened? No pain upon standing! That's correct. No pain.

What I Learned? Ginger is a bit like Chamomile and Lavender...a slow responder. From what I can tell, it takes some time to really get into your system. Once it does, good things happen for you.

I may have mentioned somewhere that my reigning favorite herb is Rosemary. I gotta tell you, Ginger is now bringing up a very close second!

Stay tuned; more on Ginger to come~


This is my post for today. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sandra Teresa Davenport - TheHealthReverend!

LivewellToday!

Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and www.createspace.com/4806691

 

Monday, September 8, 2014

Hey Yawl, starting tomorrow, I will offer an Everyday Herbal, which will give you some information on some herb or that I have used and how it can help you! So don't forget me, ok!

 
 Livewelltoday! – Sandra Teresa Davenport – thehealthreverend
Why am I happy, you ask? Well, I'll tell you. I'm happy about my nearly-200 readers on my blog. That's more than I had the entire life of my first attempt. Then, I'm happy because I am starting to live the life I've always wanted: WRITING! SPEAKING! TEACHING!
 
 In Writing, I'm learning to self-publish, and self-promote. Also still learning the fine art of blogging. Although still new, I am making strides.
 In Speaking, I'm sharing it with anyone who is interested enough to listen.
In Teaching, I'm fully embracing my calling to ministry and you  know what that means! I really really love my blogtalkradio show and you're invited to love it too!
 
 
 
The Park Where I Walk








Me, Dressed in my Favorite Colors!
 
    I am always looking for guests for my show. Please connect with me at your convenience if you are interested in joining in.

Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and www.createspace.com/4806691

   Livewelltoday! – Sandra Teresa Davenport – thehealthreverend
 


Sunday, September 7, 2014

Good Sunday Afternoon!
Yes, indeed, it is I!

My first order of business is to thank all who listened in to my blogtalkradio show last night. From 7:00 to 10:00 p.m., people were listening to me and I really appreciate it! Even my mother dialed in. She said she fell asleep but she still heard most of it!

Yet again, we had one or two technical difficulties but you know a simple thing like that won't stop me, so we forged onward!

The theme for September is Time and Patience. The main sources for this month are Ageless Body, Timeless Mind, Deepak Chopra and Natural Cures "They" Don't Want You To Know About, Kevin Trudeau. These two combine to lay a very fine groundwork for the discussion of aging, agelessness and quantum health.

If you have time, desire and inclination [all at once] please check into these books. They will surely be available at your local library, book store, or best yet, your thrift store! In any case, do give these sources a look and join in with us on Saturday, September 20, for a return to the discussion of Time and Patience.

Did you know, Noah was 600 years old when the rains started? He was!

This is my post for today. Thank you for your time and attention.
Sandra Teresa Davenport - TheHealthReverend!

LivewellToday!


Arise, and Walk! now available at www.amazon.com and www.createspace.com/4806691

 

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

I am Sandra Teresa Davenport. I am no preacher; nor am I the child of a preacher. However, I fully accept, embrace and enjoy my calling into ministry to teach and preach. The name of my ministry is LivingWellMinistries.

Further, in the words of Franz Fanon.

“Each generation must discover its mission, fulfill it or betray it, in relative opacity.”

Now then, if I were an active 'preacher', I would conduct some sort of service most Sundays. If I were a Christian, I would have conducted that service in the most widely-accepted format: opening hymn, scripture, welcoming guests, introduction of pastor, and the much-anticipated, Sermon. After that, I would have opened the door to Christian discipleship--also often referred to as—inviting people to join the church. By this time, you--out there in the pews--would be so ready to go that the closing hymn would be just a big of a drag. Oh, I almost forgot: I would have to have someone come down to the front of the church and welcome visitors.
Howbe ever, this is the age of the internet, and I do my work online! It is wonderful!  I want to thank the living God: I am not an active preacher, nor a pastor, nor, in fact, do I even attend church services on a regular basis. Too boring for my brain. Regular church attendance is what the Christian believer does...I don't have those kinda beliefs.

In preparation for my series [videos, clips, reading lists, etc.] entitled TheHealthReverend, let me say this:
My 'services' will always have most of the above-named components. Just with a much different flavor. I will 'preach' and teach from more than just a bible. Every item of existence has some meaning and a message. I will try to hold your attention with such things as definitions of terms [in case someone doesn't know what exegesis means]. Opening songs will include 'Blowing in the Wind' [Stevie Wonder] and 'How Can I Keep from Singing' [Eva Cassidy]. Everyone will be welcome and no there will be nothing to join; likewise, no tithes, building funds or pastor’s salary to pay.
Something from my seminary experience must be added: Dr. Howard Thurman [great Christian Mystic]; Dr. Jacqueline Grant [pioneering preacher woman who gave the world Womanist Theology].
Likewise, please keep an eye out for my YouTube Channel, theredpodium, from whence I will answer my calling to teach and preach. What will I teach? Biblical principles of health [Genesis 1:29] and welfare [Eccl. 10:19].
When I joined the last church that I ‘belong to’, the minister stated that I “…always gives you something extra to think about.” I promise you, I will always do that. It is my duty, my obligation, indeed, my absolute pleasure.
We’re going to live a long time, yawl. We have a lot to learn, and so much to do. I must ‘serve my present age, my calling to fulfill…’ I would appreciate it if you would help me to do this. Read my blogs, follow them; Listen to my blogtalkradio show on Saturday, 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST, and share them with others.

 I am Sandra Teresa Davenport, and I appreciate talking with you.
Livewelltoday!

Find me on: www.smashwords.com/profile/view/me

The Rev on Medium

Contact Form

Name

Email *

Message *

Subscribe For Newsletters

* indicates required

Popular Posts

Image Gallery