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Some Thoughts on Nutrition

     Disclosure:  Those who know me, know that I am health conscious -- I do what I can to be as healthy as I can be... and that includes eating right, exercising and doing all I am able given my own limitations.  I will be holding chats on health-related topics and things you can do to feel better living with pain, depression and anxiety.  However, because I am this sites administrator, and a distributor of Juice Plus +® whole food nutrition, I want to be clear up front that this site is not intended to promote my own personal business.

Juice Plus +® Provides the nutritional essence of 17 different fruits, vegetables and grains in a convenient capsule form. Click here to learn more.

However, I want to share with you the benefits of Juice Plus +® and will post a link to my Juice Plus +® website here for you to visit at your convenience.  If you have any questions or would like to try Juice Plus +® or learn more about it - please feel free to contact me at any time via this site or my Juice Plus +® website.

Juice Plus +® is FREE for children between the ages of 4-18 with a participating adult (for up to three years!)  What an incredible way to get your children to eat whole food fruits & vegetables!  Children from 4-11 may take the gummies, and older children can use the capsules or chewable tablets.  For more information, contact Shep directly, or use the links above to read more information on my Juice Plus +® website. 

VIDEOS with more information are now available at my personal website - check them out and let me know if you have any questions!  I will be happy to send you brochures if you are interested in more information - or if you want to try this today!

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Is Shepherd of Hope 'just the place' you have been looking for?

Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, fibromyalgia, difficulty sleeping, thoughts of suicide or just feel like giving up?  Do you lack the motivation to get through a single day?  Would you benefit from coping skills, a sleep hygiene program that really works, simple recipes to help you with fixing meals?  Would you like to learn how to pamper yourself so that you are better able to cope with the stresses of daily life?  Would you like to chat with others who will encourage and support you in your Christian walk?  Would you benefit from hearing what has helped others?  Are you a care-giver to someone with chronic illness?  Are you wondering about your salvation in Jesus Christ?  Do you just want a little encouragement for yourself today?  Are you interested in learning more about good nutrition and perhaps learn more about products like Juice Plus?  Do you eat whole foods - fruits, vegetables and whole grains daily?  Would you like to be a part of a place where people come to support and encourage each other? 

Shepherd of Hope Christian Chat & Chronic Illness Support Ministry is all of this and more... we continue to grow and expand our information to help as many people as possible to live fuller, more godly lives.  And we want YOU to join us and get to know others who share in your 'dis'ability so that together we can move from "Surviving" to "Thriving" in this daily routine called life.  Read our latest NEWSLETTER to see the newly added events!

This description does not replace our Statement of Purpose - it is just a little more information about what we do here, and how we hope to minister to those who come here.

Join us in the Chat Room by clicking on the Blue CHAT NOW button at the top of the page and get started talking with others today!! No Registration Required to Chat!
 

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We depend on YOUR donations to help us keep it running. 

If you wish to send a check, please contact Shep.  Thank you for your prayerful and financial support!

*This site is not yet a licensed non-profit ministry, so donations are not tax-deductible,
however we are dependent upon donations from people like you, to keep it running for all Christians with chronic illness.

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  If paid monthly, $17.00 per month (total yearly, $204.00)
 

  If paid bi-yearly, $16.00 per month (total yearly, $192.00)
 

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* All advertisements must be approved by Shepherd of Hope Administration, in order to maintain consistency in size and layout.

Note to Advertisers

Approved sites will be allowed to 'advertise' on the outside pages, not in the chat room, to help support the costs of running this site. (This is a common practice on websites - including those that are ministry based.)  Adds will be placed on the advertisement page (subject to change as the admin deems neceThis is just one way to generate some income to keep it going! Prayer is another - your prayers for the financial needs of this ministry are greatly appreciated!

If you have a web-based business and would like to advertise here, please submit your request in writing and it will be considered. This will help the chronically ill who are trying to generate income through small home-based businesses.  I will also accept submissions from those whose purpose is to help the chronically ill. This is an area we will continue to pray about.

              What's a Card Shower or a Card Ministry?

A card shower is an opportunity to 'shower someone with love' by way of a card or encouraging note or letter! From time to time I hear of someone who is going through an exceptionally hard time, going through surgery, or is just plan 'in a funk' and needs to know that others really care!  So, without telling the 'receiver,' I email anyone on our mailing list (contact Shep to be added to the mailing list) and invite all to participate and send a card.  (All cards are sent to Shep and NO EMAIL or HOME ADDRESSES are ever shared)  You can send a card or a note, or a small flat item (i.e. bookmarks, picture, prayer card, etc..) that will go into a large envelope which is then sent to the "showered  individual".  Anyone who has participated knows it is a real blessing to share, and anyone who has been the recipient of a card shower will tell you that it was among the most powerful encouragements they received when they felt down!  God blesses you for participating!!!

A card ministry is when YOU make cards that either have "Thank You" or "Thinking of You" or are "Blank Inside" so that I   those who make contributions to the site, or who could use a little pick me up note or to send notes for requests for help.  Lots of people are into making home-made cards these days - and that's what this is about -- making cards that I can use to support and thanks those who use Shepherd of Hope Ministry.

Contact Shep today to get started in this wonderful card shower/card ministry program.  I look forward to hearing from you!