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Easy Vegan Almond Plum Cake

  This is a recipe for an easy-to-make vegan almond plum cake.  I started out wanting to make an eggless almond yeast cake with Italian plums planted in it like the cake I remembered from my days as a daughter-in-law to a German-born Hausfrau (German-born AND a Lutheran Pastor's daughter). But my husband said he didn't particularly like the yeast cake. So, I found several recipes for vegan almond cake and this one most perfectly suited my available ingredients.  I baked the cake in an 8'' x 8''  pan with parchment paper on it, in a counter oven. You could easily double the recipe and make it in a long pan in a regular oven.  Preheat the oven to bake (350 F. for a large oven or 375 for a countertop oven) 1. Mix together in a measuring cup: 1/2 cup of soy, almond or other milk Juice of 1/2 lime, or lemon, or a teaspoon of Apple Cider Vinegar (Leave it to curdle for about 15 minutes and then add in  1/2 cup of maple syrup 1 teaspoon of Almond extract and stir to co

Powerful Prayers for the Anxious and Depressed

We know that prayer is one of the most potent weapons against the spiritual battles of anxiety and depression. When darkness descends on the mind, fervent intercessory prayer to our Heavenly Father can part the clouds and let healing light pour through. Here are five effective ways to pray for adults suffering with anxiety and depression: 1. Pray for Physical and Emotional Healing   Both anxiety and depression manifest in physical ways - from gastrointestinal distress and headaches to fatigue and insomnia. Ask the Great Physician to bring complete healing. Pray for a renewed sense of God's shalom - His peace that transcends understanding to guard hearts and minds in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7). 2. Pray against Spiritual Oppression Mental health issues can make one susceptible to spiritual attacks of condemnation, lies, and heaviness. Rebuke any evil forces seeking to perpetuate torment, false guilt, and isolation. Wield the sword of the Spirit - the Word of God - decreeing scrip

Potty Training: Two Parenting Styles in Taking Care of Business

Potty Training starts  - image via Firefly AI                                               Potty training can be approached in various ways, and both Adlerian parenting (often associated with Positive Parenting) and Attachment parenting offer philosophies and techniques that parents may find helpful. Let's break down each approach: Adlerian Parenting (Positive Parenting): Philosophy : Adlerian parenting focuses on understanding the child's perspective, fostering a sense of belonging and significance, and encouraging cooperation rather than coercion or punishment. Techniques: Encouragement: Positive reinforcement is a key aspect. Instead of focusing on punishment for accidents, parents emphasize praise and encouragement for successes. Routine and Consistency : Establishing a consistent routine around bathroom breaks and praising the child for following it helps create habits. Involvement: Involving the child in the process, from choosing their potty to celebrating milestones,