Purify (Cleansing Blend) Essential Oil

Purify Therapeutic Grade Cleansing Blend Essential Oil is an exclusive combination of essential oils that purify and eliminate odors in a natural, safe way. This uplifting blend combines citrus and pine essential oils that leave an light, fresh scent on surfaces and in the air without toxic additives.

Purify Essential Oil contains Lemon, Siberian Fir and Lime essential oils, known for their powerful cleaning properties, along with Siberian and Austrian Firs to purify the air and protect against environmental threats. The addition of Citronella, Tea Tree (Melaleuca), and Cilantro give this blend an enticing aroma that’s unique and unmatched in purification properties.

Uses for Purify Cleansing Blend Essential Oil

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Bergamot Essential Oil

Bergamot is the most delicate of citrus plants. It requires special climate and soil. Therapeutic Grade Bergamot Essential Oil is unique among citrus oils because it can both elevate mood and have a calming affect which can help reduce stress, anxiety, and sad feelings. Bergamot also both soothing and rejuvenating to skin.

Common Applications:

Topically: Can be applied neat (with no dilution) when used topically. Apply directly to areas of concern or to reflex points. For sensitive skin or use on children always use with Fractionated Coconut Oil or other carrier oil.
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Thyme Essential Oil

Thyme, familiar to most of us as a common seasoning produces a potent essential oil.

  • Cleansing and clarifying effect for the skin
  • Supports a healthy immune system
  • Flavorful addition to recipes

The medicinal properties of thyme come mainly from its essential oils. The chief constituents of its essential oil are Alpha Thujone, Alpha Pinene, Camphene, Beta Pinene, Para Cymene, Alpha Terpinene, Linalool, Borneol, Beta Caryophyllene, Thymol and Carvacrol.

Application:

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Black Pepper Essential Oil

Stimulating and flavorful, Therapeutic Grade Black Pepper Essential Oil enhances any dish and your health.

  • Provides powerful antioxidants
  • Supports healthy circulation
  • Enhances food flavor

Black Pepper is the dried fruit of the pepper plant. The main components of its essential oil are Limonene, Pinene, Myrcene, Phellandrene, Beta Caryophyllene, Beta Bisabolene, Sabinene, Linalol, Pinocarveol, Alpha Termineol, Camphene and Alpha Terpenene. Apart from those, black pepper is naturally rich in minerals and vitamins like Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin-K, Beta Carotene, Phosphorus, Potassium and Selenium. (more…)

ClaryCalm®(Monthly Blend) Essential Oil

Therapeutic Grade Monthly Blend Essential Oil is a proprietary blend of essential oils that provides a soothing and calming effect during a woman’s menstrual cycle. Monthly Blend Essential Oil brings a cooling effect to skin and helps to balance emotions.

This blend of oils features a blend of Clary Sage, Lavender, Bergamot, Roman Chamomile, Cederwood, Ylang Ylang, Geranium, Fennel, Palmarosa, Carrot Seed, and Vitex essential oils.

    • Apply to feet or pulse points to promote balanced hormones
    • Can be applied to abdomen for a soothing massage during menstrual cycle
    • Carry with you during travel to manage temporary symptoms associated with PMS or hormone discomfort
    • For topical use only. Dilute with Fractionated Coconut Oil to minimize skin sensitivity.
    • Not for children. Consult your primary doctor if you are pregnant, nursing or under a doctor’s care.

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Ylang Ylang Essential Oil

Therapeutic Grade Ylang Ylang Essential Oil is extracted from fresh flowers of the Ylang Ylang tree found in the rain forests of certain Asian and South Pacific Islands like Indonesia, Philippines, Java, Sumatra, Comoro and Polynesia.

The chief components of Ylang Ylang Essential Oil are benzyl acetate, benzyl benzoate linalool, caryophyllene, geranyl acetate, methyl benzoate, p-cresyl methyl ether and other components known as Sesquiterpenes, which all contribute to its aroma and medicinal properties.

Famed for its exquisite fragrance Therapeutic Grade Ylang Ylang Essential Oil has many other benefits.
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Clary Sage Essential Oil

AKA Slavia Sclarea

Clary Sage is an herb, who’s chief components are Sclareol, Alpha Terpineol, Geraniol, Lineally Acetate, Linalool, Caryophyllene, Neryl Acetate and Germacrene-D. Therapeutic Grade Clary Sage Essential Oil has several health benefiting properties

Clary Sage Oil should be diluted with Fractionated Coconut Oil or Olive Oil.

Speak to a doctor before attempting to use Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils internally.

Blends well with: Bergamot, Citrus Oils, Cypress, Geranium, and Sandlewood

Clary Sage scent: Herbaceous, spicy, hay-like, sharp, fixative
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Deep Blue® (Soothing) Blend Essential Oil

Therapeutic Grade Soothing Oil Blend is not just another topical minor pain treatment. It is a powerful blend of essential oils.

7 Therapeutic Grade Essential Oils are part of this Soothing Blend:

    • Wintergreen Essential Oil – Wintergreen oil is a comforting agent for aches and pains since and contains 99% methyl salicylic. This is what gives wintergreen its cortisone- like properties. It is therapeutically beneficial for any discomfort.
    • Camphor Essential Oil – may be beneficial for muscle aches and pains, sprains and bruises.
    • Peppermint Essential Oil –  has a soothing and cooling effect.
    • Blue Tansy Essential Oil – may also help soothe muscle aches and pains, sprains and bruises.
    • German Chamomile Essential Oil – is an anti-oxidant. It may also help muscle aches and pains.
    • Helichrysum Essential Oil –  may help cleanse andimprove circulatory functions. Traditionally, helichrysum has been used for its soothing and regenerative effects. The rare essential oil is distilled from the flower cluster of an evergreen herb and is highly prized by essential oil users.

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Easy No Sugar Added Chunky Applesauce

Right now we live in a small space with a mini-kitchen. Our appliances are smaller and the space I have to cook in is smaller, but I can finally say, I have gotten used to it. My wife loves all things apple, and she loves my applesauce. Years ago I made huge batches and gave it away as gifts (I had a larger kitchen and storage for extras back then). She never lets me forget it.

In September, one of Karen’s clients gave her a huge bag of Granny Smith and Golden Delicious apples; the same day I had just bought a big bag of Fuji apples. I love to add apples to lots of things but at some point I needed to claim my small kitchen back. So I decided to make some apple sauce.

Saturday, after making it again, I decided that I would share my success with you because I bet most people don’t know how easy it is to make apple sauce and also that you don’t have to make a huge batch that takes over all your storage space. And for any of you that don’t know how to can foods, this project is still do-able. (more…)

Grapefruit Essential Oil

AKA Citrus Paradisis

Therapeutic Grade Grapefruit Essential Oil is an amazing energizing oil that is not overpowering or too strong. I love it in the diffuser in the morning to help me wake up. I love to blend it with Rosemary Essential Oil or Frankincense to help elevate my mood even more.

Cut equally with Fractionated Coconut Oil and rub into dull skin to invigorate improve the look of skin.

Add one drop of Therapeutic Grade Grapefruit Essential Oil to 16 oz of water to add wonderful flavor and to help relieve water retention. (more…)

Wintergreen Essential Oil

Therapeutic Wintergreen Essential Oil has many healthful and stimulating properties. Wintergreen is believed to have been discovered by Native Americans and used to help alleviate pain in the muscles and joints. When rubbed into an affected areas, Wintergreen Oil may create a cooling and warming sensation to the area.
Wintergreen Essential Oil speeds up elimination of toxins through urination.
Most consumers recognize the aroma and flavor of wintergreen from its popularity in candy and chewing gum.
    • Sweet, uplifting aroma
    • Soothing and warming sensation

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Ginger Essential Oil

AKA Zingberaceae Officinale

Therapeutic Grade Ginger Essential Oil has energizing and warming properties, it has a sweet and spicy aroma and can help soothe sore muscles after a work out.

Ginger Essential Oil is most noted for its sweet, citrusy fragrance and positive effect on digestion. Aromatically, Therapeutic Grade Ginger Essential Oil may prove to have an aphrodisiac effect.

  • Helps ease occasional indigestion and nausea
  • Supports overall digestive health
  • Delivers antioxidant protection
  • Cut with Fractionated Coconut Oil to avoid skin sensitivity 1:1

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30 THANKFUL Things to EXCLAIM

downtown longview waAs we slipped into November Karen and I have been very busy but I was sure we needed to EXCLAIM something…so as she fell asleep at my feet last night, I again, asked her what we should write about. Struggling to open her eyes, she said, “Why don’t we EXCLAIM Thanksgiving?”

Just minutes earlier, she had talked me into turning off The Late Show and going to bed, but fell asleep before she could make her dreams come true…or move so I could get off the couch without having to climb over her. In those few moments, my brain turned back on and reminded me that I never run out of things to do. So with some grumbling, “Do we have to do this now? Oh, I missed my chance!” Karen and I came up with 30 things we are so THANKFUL for in Longview, Washington.
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The Great Reception

You are great and massive
Without You
I am a speck in someone else’s eye
In Your might
I grow
As we walk I become more like You
While You hold me
I illuminate within You
Arms outstretched
as the boughs of a mighty oak
Your roots run deep and steady
The breeze in the leaves
speaks of Your Spirit
I feel it moving
I repeat the song it sings
and watch it heal
I am refreshed
by Your river that overflows
In Your shadow I will never move
November 1, 2015

Survival Drive 2015

It’s that time of year again! Living Ministries launched SURVIVAL DRIVE 2015 on October 1st! It will last the entire month of October. We have been glad to donate the flyer design every year and hope that year number 3 is the most successful!

It is hard to live on the streets. That statement does not contain that anxiety, fear, stress and physical demands that being homeless actually include. Believe it or not most people who are homeless are mentally ill…or they actually have a job but it doesn’t pay the bills. We have decided to give donations to Love Overwhelming this year but look forward to blessing other organizations that help people in the future.

Living Ministries is not a 501(c)3 organization this year. If you are interested in receiving tax benefits, we encourage you to make your check out to Love Overwhelming…we just want to know how much we were able to help raise this year. (more…)

Lemongrass Essential Oil

doTERRA Lemongrass Essential OilI really enjoy the wonderful smell of Therapeutic Grade Lemongrass Essential Oil. It is clean, vibrant and soothing all at the same time. Although my wife doesn’t choose to use oils very often, this is one I can slip into her gym bag and know she will use it after a vigorous workout to calm her achy muscles. I have been to offices that diffuse this in their lobby and it seems to create a pleasant ambiance for those waiting to be served.

Lemongrass is a tall, perennial plant that has long been used in Asian and Caribbean cooking for to its subtle lemony flavor. Therapeutic Grade Lemongrass Essential Oil has been found to support healthy digestion. Lemongrass has a lovely scent that is strong, sweet and lemon-like in aroma; for some people it can heighten awareness and promote a positive outlook. It has cosmetic uses a purifier and toner. Topically, many people choose to use Therapeutic Grade Lemongrass Essential Oil  in massage therapy to soothe aching muscles. (more…)

Walking Shoes

I found my baby book a couple weeks ago and in it was a note from my mom, when I was 6; she said I prayed a lot on my own and spoke of spiritual things. I don’t remember this but I do remember the day I met Jesus. I was and playing alone in my backyard. That was 33 years ago. As of 2 days ago, I have committed myself to more prayer and time with God. I have repented for not living in my gifts and allowing God to use me to His fullest. I will probably have to do this many times. As I have already done this many times in my walk with Jesus; even in the last month. (more…)

September 13, 2015 Prayers

Batman Adventures Vol 2 #3 / Joker Kisses Harley Quinn / DC Comics 2003Lord, I am confused as to what I should learn from that I have read. It seems that all the scripture that I read in 2 Kings, 2 Chronicles and Jeremiah was just war after war and lie after lie. I recognize I don’t understand the value not only because I see that all of it was to prove, yet again, that You tried to change the hearts of Your people, Israel, so many times, yet they enjoyed worshiping idols and did not honor Your wishes and blatantly lied. They were so far from You that they even lied to You through Jeremiah, Your prophet. Deceit and confusion seem to work together so well, that we do not understand even what we are doing will only keep us from You. Thank You that above all, You have preserved me so that I can be in relationship with You and bless You and bless others. I repent for continually falling as though to pull judgement and punishment on my own head. I don’t know how to stop. (more…)

September 12, 2015 Prayers

Lord, I am overcome. My heart aches for the United States of America. I fear, just as You brought Egypt down because of their pride, lust, greed and love of power, that our nation may also be guilty and in danger of destruction or at least a great scourging. My fear is for Your children who are easily distracted or have become defiled by the sins of society. I pray, Lord, for more faith and more wisdom. I know I have been blessed beyond measure. Thank You that You daily provide for Karen and my needs in Your perfect timing. Thank You that You have proven that You never leave or forsake us or forget us. Thank You that You have prepared us for where we are and at all times. Lord guide our prayers, testimony and action so that we can empower the people You place before us. Thank You that as my spirit groans You understand and grant peace. Help us further Your salvation message without fail. (more…)

September 9, 2015 Prayers

Lord, I confess that at times I am not “all in” that I can treat You as though You are something I can come back to at my leisure. Thank You that You’re faithful to our relationship. Please forgive me for not always giving You my best. Please judge by the cross the habits I have embraced and the spiritual realm that I have allowed to empower my laziness and sloth. Jesus, show me what I look inside You and You inside me on this matter.

Thank You Lord that You brought Jho and her family safely home. Thank You for all You are doing to bring them closer together. (more…)

September 4, 2015 Prayers

Lord,

Thank You so much that You are Lord! I need You and I am so thankful that You have always been with me and have planned for my needs.

Jesus please be with Jho while she travels to Idaho to rescue her father from the fires. Thank You that she is able to do this. Please empower her to care for her father and sister while they are staying with her. Thank You that JK is so supporting of his wife to allow her to take in her family. I ask for financial, spiritual, mental and physical blessings as they are needed. Bless this family Lord. (more…)

September 3, 2015 Prayers

Lord, I recognize that I died with You to my ability to defile myself as I have been taught by others or by an attitude of unfaithfulness based on lust and deceit or by anything that causes hate, disgust, sin or any idols I have set before You, on purpose or because of ignorance. As you know my sins, known or unknown to me, I ask that You show them to me so I may be forgiven. Thank You that You are always working in me to show me what I look like inside You, hidden and what You look like in me, revealed. (more…)