Gracefully-Yours, America's favorite encouragement cards presents Mentoring Monday featuring 4wordwomen's Patricia Myers.

 

Visit www.4wordwomen.org to become a mentor or protege.

Great Christmas gift ideas from Aileen Avery, sponsored by America's favorite encouragement greeting card company, www.gracefully-yours.com.

8:50Gaucher disease is an inherited, rare, and serious disorder in humans that causes severe and debilitating symptoms, including enlargement of the liver and spleen, bone disease, easy bruising, and anemia.1 Individuals affected with this rare disease may not even know it exists and can suffer for years without a clear diagnosis.

 

Although people from every race and ethnic group are affected by Gaucher disease, it occurs more frequently in people of Ashkenazi (Eastern and Central European) Jewish descent than those of other backgrounds. In the Ashkenazi Jewish population, Type 1 Gaucher disease affects 1 in 600 people. Also, approximately 1 in 15 Ashkenazi Jews is a carrier.2,3

 

As families come together during this holiday season, improving awareness for Gaucher disease and its signs and symptoms, among the most affected populations, can help more patients achieve a faster diagnosis so they can begin their path to treatment.

 

Dr. Can Ficicioglu will discuss:

 

Gaucher disease and how it is inheritedThe signs and symptoms of the disease that families should be aware ofDiagnosis and treatment that families should keep in mind

8:50Gaucher disease is an inherited, rare, and serious disorder in humans that causes severe and debilitating symptoms, including enlargement of the liver and spleen, bone disease, easy bruising, and anemia.1 Individuals affected with this rare disease may not even know it exists and can suffer for years without a clear diagnosis.

 

Although people from every race and ethnic group are affected by Gaucher disease, it occurs more frequently in people of Ashkenazi (Eastern and Central European) Jewish descent than those of other backgrounds. In the Ashkenazi Jewish population, Type 1 Gaucher disease affects 1 in 600 people. Also, approximately 1 in 15 Ashkenazi Jews is a carrier.2,3

 

As families come together during this holiday season, improving awareness for Gaucher disease and its signs and symptoms, among the most affected populations, can help more patients achieve a faster diagnosis so they can begin their path to treatment.

 

Dr. Can Ficicioglu will discuss:

 

Gaucher disease and how it is inheritedThe signs and symptoms of the disease that families should be aware ofDiagnosis and treatment that families should keep in mind

Great Christmas gift ideas from Aileen Avery, sponsored by America's favorite encouragement greeting card company, www.gracefully-yours.com.

Gracefully-Yours, America's favorite encouragement cards presents Mentoring Monday featuring 4wordwomen's Patricia Myers.

 

Visit www.4wordwomen.org to become a mentor or protege.

Life Lessons debuts the featured film Believe with Producer Kevin Sizemore.

Kevin Sizemore’s most notable roles include US Air Marshall Anthony on the Emmy nominated series "Fear The Walking Dead: Flight 462" and the hot-headed Gary Humphrey on the ABC series “Resurrection.” In the upcoming film “Believe,” Kevin plays Albert Bagley alongside Shawnee Smith and Danielle Nicolet.

Kevin’s television show roles include “Kevin Rizzoli & Isles,” “Under The Dome,” and “Drop Dead Diva”. On the big screen, Kevin played Coach Jerry Stearns from “Woodlawn” and had a cameo in the 2016 feature film "Miracles From Heaven.” Kevin also produced and acted in the upcoming television movie “Trew Calling.”

Champ Thornton has been the associate pastor of Ogletown Baptist Church in Newark, Delaware since 2012. Previously, he pastored Grace Bible Church in South Carolina and served as the director for SOMA, a ministry training school in Ohio. Thornton has a deep passion for stirring curiosity and wonder for Christ and God’s word in the hearts of children,

Thornton lives in Delaware with his wife, Robben, and their three children.

Your new book is The Radical Book for Kids. What makes the book radical?

How did your children provide inspiration for writing this book?The Radical Book for Kids is described as a fun-filled explorer’s guide to the Bible, church history and life. What are some of the specific topics kids will be able to explore?You say you want to whet kids’ appetites for God and the Bible by giving them samples of various aspects of the faith. What are some of the samples offered in the book?The book is a vibrantly-illustrated book, full of charts and visual aids. Can you describe more about the format?How is The Radical Book for Kids designed to be used? Can kids go through the book on their own, or is it best for parents and children to read it together?What was the most difficult theological topic to explain, and how did you break it down in a way kids can understand? Will parents learn anything by reading along with their children?You also provide sections with practical advice, such as “How to Clean Your Room” and “What to do When You’re Angry.” How do those chapters fit in with the idea of the book as a whole?Do you have any advice for parents who want to make spiritual development part of their family culture but are struggling to know where to start?

Life Lessons with Matthew Barnett of LA's Dream Center, hosted by Rick Tocquigny.

This show is presented by Gracefully Yours greeting cards, America's favorite encouragement cards. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com for special values.

Life Lessons with Matthew Barnett of LA's Dream Center, hosted by Rick Tocquigny.

This show is presented by Gracefully Yours greeting cards, America's favorite encouragement cards. Visit www.gracefully-yours.com for special values.