Today, as the calendar turns to September rolling into fall, many people’s favorite season is coming into full swing. High school football teams are hitting the gridiron field with high hopes and great anticipation of a winning season. Football and fall go hand in hand in some parts of the country. And football at Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, LA, is no exception.
Bubblingwitheleganceandgrace.com had the opportunity to preview the new Amazon Feevee docuseries, God.Family.Football., which follows Evangel Eagles as they prepare for and play the 2022 season.
Evangel Christian Academy is known as a football powerhouse, winning fourteen state championships in twenty years, including one national championship in 1999. After a disappointing 2020 season that saw the team finish without a win, the school called on their former coach to bring the team back to its winning ways. Coach Denny Duron comes out of a 30-year retirement to lead the team back to its winning ways. The players are dedicated to Duron but under extreme pressure because there is so much riding on the team doing their best. Getting into the right college, parents wanting them to play better, keeping up with their grades, and knowing the school’s winning legacy are always on their minds. Coach Duron stands on faith in God, focusing on the players by ensuring they put God first. I don’t want to give everything away, but I will say it can be funny, profound, moving, and inspiring simultaneously.
God.Family.Football. is available to watch for free on Amazon Freevee beginning today (September 1st). Stream free on Fire TV, Roku, Amazon Prime Video, or the Amazon Freevee app. NFL quarterback Russell Wilson is the show’s executive producer!
You can watch the trailer here:
Giveaway Details: In collaboration with Amazon Freevee, we offer our readers a chance to enter a giveaway. One of our readers will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. To enter, please leave a comment below telling us if you are a football fan and if you have a favorite team.
The giveaway runs through Tuesday, September 5th, at 11:59 p.m. (Central Time).
One comment will be selected randomly, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, September 6th.
**Please Note: This giveaway is limited to only residents of the United States, and the winner will receive the Amazon gift card via the email address used when commenting.
Disclosure:
Many thanks to Amazon Freevee for allowing our team to preview the series, write this review, and offer the giveaway.
All opinions are 100% my own.
Are you a busy professional struggling to find time and relief from stress? Luckily, there are effective tactics for relieving it even while working long hours at your job. In this blog post, we offer simple stress-busting techniques such as breathing exercises or scheduling regular breaks to remain calm and productive while still being at your best.
Set Aside Regular Breaks in Your Day Although it might seem counter-productive, taking regular breaks during your workday can actively help you to both accomplish more and reduce stress. Schedule five-minute breaks each day where you can step away from your desk and take some deep breaths – this will allow your mind and body to reset before returning with renewed vigor to resume your daily tasks.
Practice Mindful Breathing Mindful breathing can quickly restore calm when life gets hectic. Take five minutes daily to focus on your breathing – inhale for four counts through your nose, exhale slowly through your mouth for six counts. This simple exercise will relieve tension in your body, gain mental clarity, and maintain overall physical well-being.
Exercise Regularly Exercising regularly is key to good health and can also serve as a great way to combat stress. From jogging to gym workouts, regular physical activity will keep both body and mind in peak condition. Aim for at least 30 minutes daily of physical activity to get the maximum well-being benefits!
Unplug During Down Times Our modern world has brought us closer than ever before, yet its constant connectivity can become overwhelming and exhausting. If you have some downtime, try your best to unplug from devices. Put away phones and computers and devote yourself to self-care activities such as meditation or yoga instead of scrolling through social media feeds.
Stay Positive Staying upbeat and optimistic during hectic times may seem impossible, but it can make all the difference in stress management. Focus on solutions instead of dwelling on problems and avoid gravitating to negative thoughts as much as possible. Keep practicing staying positive, and you will soon succeed in taking on everyday challenges without anxiety!
Reach Out for Support It is important to remember that you don’t have to tackle everything alone. Sometimes reaching out can help immensely, whether by talking to a friend, family member, or mental health professional about what’s bothering you. A problem shared is a battle half won, and your stress will become lighter.
Take Time for Fun Life can become very busy and demanding, yet making time for fun activities remains essential. When you’re overwhelmed, take a break and find activities that bring you joy. Go for a walk in nature, watch an entertaining film, or listen to some tunes. Or, if creativity is more your forte, take the time to do some painting or writing that can help you reset and unwind. Allowing yourself to have some fun may just be exactly what’s needed.
Practice Healthy Habits Your food, sleep habits, and physical activity all play an integral part in stress management. Adopting healthier habits like eating nutritious meals, getting sufficient rest, and staying active can help lift your mood and reduce anxiety.
Alternative Methods Even with the strategies mentioned above, a little extra help can go a long way in getting your stress reduced. Hemp flowers from 25 Hour Farms contain cannabidiol (CBD) and other natural compounds, which have proved their ability to reduce anxiety levels, promote muscle relaxation and have a soothing effect. Aromatherapy, yoga, and meditation are also great options to provide and bring peace and tranquility.
Taking the time and dedication necessary to practice stress-busting techniques can create a healthier environment and make it easier to face everyday challenges. No matter how busy your professional life is, you can still control how stress affects you and how you handle it. With proper strategies and methods, you will feel less overwhelmed and more in control of your life.
Child sex trafficking is an evil stain on our society, and we need to help end it. The new movie SOUND OF FREEDOM opens our eyes to these heinous acts and shows how real and prevalent it is in our world today. Conservative statistics say that two million children are kidnapped or sold into this modern-day slavery yearly.
But how can we put an end to it?
The first thing is to see this film to understand this problem’s size. We also need to encourage others to see the film. As more people see the film and speak out about it, it will force this topic to be discussed publicly and not keep it a taboo issue. Another thing is to purchase a GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE T-shirt. When someone sees your T-shirt and asks about it, you can tell them that this problem must be addressed. As more people know about these crimes and are willing to speak out about them, it will force government agencies to take action to tighten and enforce laws for the people who commit them.
SOUND OF FREEDOM debuted in theaters on July 4th, a fitting date for children who need our help to regain their independence. On its first day in theaters, the film grossed $14.2 million, beating out the newest Indiana Jones movie. The film grossed over $45 million in the first week of release. People are saying YES to the film’s message. I am seeing countless interviews with Tim Ballard (the Homeland Security agent who worked to save the children), Angel Studios (the film’s distribution company), Jim Caviezel (who stars as Ballard), and Alejandro Monteverde (the film’s director). The momentum is building. Let’s keep it going!
Giveaway Announcement
To help get the word out about this important film, our team worked with Angel Studios to offer two free tickets and a GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE t-shirt. For this giveaway, we had two winners. Congratulations to Shakeia and Katherine! Shakeia will receive two tickets and a T-shirt, and Katherine will also receive a T-shirt.
It’s good to have a hobbit. But hobbies are more than a simple pastime or another string to add to your bow. Hobbies can provide many different benefits, from keeping your buddy active to improving your mental and physical health and even improving your cognitive ability and raising your IQ, not to mention the social aspect of hobbies where you can connect with others too.
While the sole reason for taking up a new hobby shouldn’t be dependent on how much brighter it can make you, it can help to know that you are getting additional benefits aside from the enjoyment of indulging in your hobby as frequently as possible.
But if you are curious about what types of hobbies can help you boost brain function and increase your mental capacity for learning and retaining information, read on.
Knitting & Crocheting Knitting and crocheting are both types of needlework that require you to create patterns using yarn or threads and needles and hooks to help create patterns, designs, clothing, and more. A 2011 study found that knitting and crocheting can help to slow down the cognitive decline of age, while another study found that 71% of respondents said knitting helped to improve their concentration, and IQ increased by over 9%. Not only this, it can also help enhance dexterity, reduce stress levels, and even provide you with clothing or a new income stream if you have a flair for knitting and crocheting. Try these crochet project ideas to get you started.
Learning A Language Learning a language has been a popular hobby for many people worldwide. Whether they are learning a new language for practical reasons for traveling and to communicate with others but for many, learning a new language is something they enjoy too, and it can improve their mental health no end. Learning a language was proven to increase IQ by 5.88% in a 2020 study by DIYS.com. Of nearly 5,000 volunteers, those who learned a new language not only developed a new skill but benefitted from increased concentration and the ability to absorb more knowledge.
Playing An Instrument Playing an instrument is one of the more creative hobbies you can undertake. While many children learn an instrument at school, it is never too late to pick up something, figure out how to make it, and create sweet music and melodies. From learning the guitar to piano or something more niche, such as bagpipes or the didgeridoo, learning an instrument increases your IQ by 9.71% (DIYS study). It involves using both parts of the brain in conjunction with each and increases activity in the corpus callosum.
Free Writing Free writing is picking up a pen or opening up your keyboard and typing. With no thought, rhyme, or reason, just writing. It can be your innermost thoughts; it can be something creative like fiction or anything else you wish. Studies found that writing by hand offers more mental health benefits and improves brain and hand-eye coordination, but writing on a keyboard can also be beneficial. There is no end goal, nor does your writing need to make sense to you or anyone else. Pick up that pen, let your creativity flow, and your IG gets a little boost.
Crosswords/Puzzles Crosswords and word puzzles have long been linked to improving cognitive ability. They are often touted as one of the best activities for those experiencing cognitive decline or to help slow down the aging process and for a good reason. Many studies have shown a link between doing crosswords, word games, word searches, and the like and improved brain health and function in adults over 50. If you want to see how much benefit it can add to your life, make a habit of doing the daily crossword in the newspaper or invest in some puzzle books to keep your brain sharp.
Drawing and Painting Much like free writing, painting and drawing don’t need a focus or end game. Creative hobbies were found to be more beneficial for health in many ways, from reducing stress levels to opening your mental capacity and helping you to improve neural functioning in the brain. You can choose to follow patterns and learn creative drawing techniques, or you can select any medium to paint and draw with and see where your mind takes you. It isn’t about the end. The result is about simply doing it, so if you want to try it, don’t focus on what you think you should be pudding. Just express yourself freely and see what happens.
Gardening Gardening is proven to have many benefits, not just improving your IQ (5% as per the same study). Being in nature can improve your heart and mental health and expose you to vitamin D, which your body needs to help fight illnesses. The presence of plants and nature has long been proven to increase mental wellness. Everyone can do or can learn gardening, which can offer a way to get outdoors while learning a new skill and boosting your brain health.
Exercising/Dancing The health benefits of exercising and dancing are vast. Our bodies need to move to keep them fit and healthy, but exercising has also been proven to improve brain health and boost IQ points; it is the third best hobby to boost IQ, according to the DIYS study in 2020. Those who exercise can benefit from a delayed aging process, increased physical health, lower rate of illnesses and injury, and all the mental health benefits and IQ-boosting properties. So if you want to find a hobby that considers all aspects of your health, find an exercise or dance class you enjoy and get moving.
Conclusion Hobbies can be more than just a great way to pass the time. They can have many health benefits and help you to improve your brain health and IQ at the same time.
Sound Of Freedom premiered in theaters on July 4th
The Sound of Freedom film has a solid turnout at theaters over the July 4th holiday, and we want to keep up the momentum. We are extending the giveaway so we can make sure that as many people as possible can see this film that chronicles the life of Tim Ballard. If you haven’t seen the film, please enter the giveaway for your chance to win two tickets. We are also including a t-shirt, GOD’S CHILDREN ARE NOT FOR SALE, to continue to spread the word to make more people aware of this horrific activity that is plaguing our world.
Giveaway Details The giveaway has been extended until Saturday, July 8th at 11 am (central time). One person will win two tickets for the movie and a special “God’s children are not for sale” T-shirt (shown below). To win, please comment below saying you want to enter the giveaway. One person will be selected at random! The winner will be asked to confirm their email address before 3 pm on July 8th. Our marketing team will contact you about the tickets, and our team will confirm your T-shirt selection.
Thank you for helping to stop child sex trafficking and entering our giveaway. And always remember that God’s children are not for sale.
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