A look ahead to this week's Yesteryears in the Galva News

These items are among the many listed in the Yesteryears column in the Feb. 18 Galva News.

God's awesome . . . thankfully

God’s big. Much bigger than we realize. And that’s a good thing.

 

Don't dismiss need for pet's dental care

Q: Does my dog, Pepper, really need her teeth cleaned? Yes, he does, according to Veterinarian Kimberly Stevens.

Random gardening thoughts on a chilly winter day . . .

Galva News gardening columnist muses on a wide variety of aspects of gardening in her "For the Love of Gardening" column in the Feb. 4 Galva News.

On the Platter: Recipes, household hints and more

141 million Valentines’ Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second-most popular greeting-card-giving occasion. This excludes packaged kids valentines for classroom exchanges. That's among fun tidbits Judy Anderson and Kay Down offer in their "Cookin' with J & K" column in the Feb. 4 Galva News

Reflections on the Bible: Setting goals can help us grow

Now that a new year’s here, many of us have or will set some new goals for our lives.

For some, diet and exercise goals are set.

But how about spiritual goals? How about considering ways you can grow in your relationship with God this year? They’re worth planning, too.

 

What's the best aerobic activity?

Question: What is the best aerobic activity? Biking, treadmill, swimming, walking? Physical therapy assistant Bobby Leemans answers it here.



 

Why does my pet slide her bottom on the floor?

Q: My dog “scoots” its bottom along the ground. What could be causing this?

Michelle VanOpdorp of Galva Regional Veterinary Services answers this here.

Reflections on the Bible: A Battle We Must Fight

1 Peter 2:11: “Beloved, I urge you as aliens and strangers to abstain from fleshly lusts which wage war against the soul.”

It’s indeed a battle we have to wage to fight these lusts. Christians must battle the flesh throughout their time on Earth. It’s something we must proactively do, not be lazy or inactive about.

 

Wishes and Horses

Diane Gibson considers the plethora of gardening catalogs and other media in her bi-weekly column "For the Love of Gardening" in the Jan. 7 Galva News.

It's a new year, with new household tips

Want to know how to make cream scones, or how to keep your travel mug clean? Find out in "Cookin' with J & J," a monthly column of recipes and other household hints, in the Jan. 7 Galva News.

Reminders that God's there with you

Diane Gibson reflects on some thoughts she had in her father's latter years in her "For the Love of Gardening" column in the Dec. 24 Galva News.

Fixing your hope on God can help immensely

Life can be very trying at times. Loss of loved ones, relationship struggles with others, financial strains and job worries – just to name a few things – can weigh us down.

Our problems can overwhelm us and dominate our thinking. As a result, our joy is snuffed out.

But that’s not how God wants it to be. He wants us to be hopeful, in spite of our difficulties, And He’s given us good reason to be so.
 

Will my fat stay off? Can I spot-reduce?

Question: When I burn off the fat, will it stay off?

Bobby Leemans looks at this as well as another issue about fat in his "Health and Fitness" column in the Dec. 17 Galva News.

 

Ask the Vet: Addressing parasites inside your pet

Q: How long does it take to get rid of parasites in a dog? (Cara Carlson of Ophiem)

A: Intestinal parasites are typically diagnosed through a fecal (poop) sample. Let’s talk about the common Roundworm as an example.

 

Election mandate? Galva school board president mulls it

Gary Edmonds responds to the Nov. 2 elections in his monthly column about Galva School District in the Nov. 26 Galva News.

Shopping for a gardening friend? Here are a few ideas

It’s the time of the year for Diane me to offer some Christmas gift ideas for your favorite gardener.
 

How do calories affect your weight? A few ideas

Understanding nutrition does not have to be difficult; we just need to take the time to apply the basic needs and proper portions. The body requires a balance of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats. Bobby Leemans offers tips to help manage weight in today's "Health and Fitness" column.


 

God's desire to dwell with us

According to Scripture, the world can't contain all the books that could be written about Jesus. Even more incredible is that Someone that amazing offers to dwell among us.
 

Unexplained weight loss should be looked into

Dr. Kimberly Stevens recommends that pet owners take their pets to be checked out by a veterinarian when the pet is eating well but losing weight. That's the focus of her column in "Ask the Vet . . ." in the Nov. 5 Galva News.


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