Sunday, December 4, 2011

Keturah & Eleazer ~ 2

Some more of their Engagement pictures are up on Evan's blog: go check them out :)

Friday, December 2, 2011

Keturah & Eleazer Engagement Pictures ~


Last week Evan and I had the pleasure of taking engagement pictures for a friend and his fiance. It was so much fun and Ele had some very creative ideas. Hope you enjoy…for more check out Evan's blog: http://evanlouisphotography.blogspot.com ~







Wednesday, November 23, 2011

Evan's New Flyers ~

Here are two new flyers that Evan just did for family, child, and newborn photography. Check out his blog at: http://evanlouisphotography.blogspot.com and his website at: http://evanlouisphotography.com.





Thursday, November 10, 2011

It's Here!!

After two months of waiting and wondering when it will, or if it will, arrive our shipment of Anna's Wild Yam Cream has arrived. So for those of you that have been waiting to order your next jar, now is your time :) Order yours on http://thecreatorsway.com

Monday, October 31, 2011

Some Fall Pictures ~






















Here are a few that I took recently: including a few from Nyah's first birthday party.

Thursday, September 29, 2011

A quote for all to ponder ~

Meekness is a precious grace, willing to suffer silently, willing to endure trials. Meekness is patient and labors to be happy under all circumstances. Meekness is always thankful and makes its own songs of happiness, making melody in the heart of God. Meekness will suffer disappointment and wrong and will not retaliate. {ML 56.3}

Monday, September 26, 2011

Two New Presentations ~

Two weeks ago we traveled down state to record two more presentations. One on the Liver and the other on the bodies waste managers. It was a blessing to be there and they have a wonderful camera and recording crew.

I'm now working on the GMO presentation and hoping to get that finished before I start school.

We also are expecting our next shipment of Anna's Wild Yam Cream to come in any day. If you have any questions or need to re-order let me know.

God bless all of you!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

GMO Foods and how you can help me… ~

Hello Everyone! I'm putting together a seminar on GMO foods and would like to know if any of you have questions or things you think would be good to have covered in a seminar on GM foods.

So…any suggestions or comments would be greatly appreciated!!

You can post here or email me at laurakmckinley@gmail.com

Thanks Everyone,

~Laura

Another post will be coming soon about a new development :)

Sunday, September 11, 2011

New Seminar and Anna's Wild Yam Cream

We've been quite busy this past summer. It's amazing to think that it is already September! As I look at my schedule for this month it's just about empty, and yet I know when October rolls around and I look back it'll be anything but that.

I'm getting a couple presentations ready to record and working on a seminar called "Hidden GMO's" that I hope to have done this month.

We've been having great feedback from the Anna's Wild Yam Cream, it's great to hear how people are being helped by it.

I also had the opportunity to go to our Michigan Conference Ministerial Retreat and offer massages for all the women. It's a blessing to be able to serve.

Keep us in your prayers and the Lord continues to open doors.

I'll post pictures as soon as I can.


Monday, August 22, 2011

This week... ~

A couple weeks ago a friend had a sweet little baby boy, and his mommy loves him so much that she wants to do whats best for him...so...she asked me to come and spend a few days with her helping her with the sweet little one, teaching her about healthy living and cooking and how to give him the best start he can have. 

So this morning I got up really early and drove downstate where I'll be for the next few days. 
I've not done this before so I'm quite excited about it and I'm sure it'll be a lot of fun for all of us. :)

Tuesday, July 19, 2011

Liz, Luke & Lamdin ~ Family Pictures…a Sample..

Here is a sample of some of the pictures we got at our photo-shoot that we did last week. :) You might recognize the baby if you look really really close ;)






Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Some pictures of my sweet little niece ~ Nyah

We had a lot of fun getting these, hope you enjoy :)






You can also join Evan's blog to see more of his recent pictures: http://evanlouisphotography.blogspot.com

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

A sweet little Miracle baby boy ~



This is a picture (color and B&W) of a sweet little baby whose birth I was able to assist with. It was an amazing experience that I'll never forget. His mommy was amazing and his daddy, Aunt and Grandma were wonderful and so much help and support to his mommy. He has been blessed with wonderful parents and the Lord really blessed us with a strong and healthy baby boy.

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Bring a Health Seminar to Your Area ~


I hope that you are all having a wonderful Spring. It's beautiful up here in Northern Michigan. If you or your church are looking for a health, natural remedies & hydrotherapy, hormone seminar, etc. let us know! Check out our website for more information about us: www.thecreatorsway.com.

Here is a sample of some of our Seminar Topics:


The Acid/Alkaline Connection – provides one reason why even the most health-conscious people can get cancer and other major illnesses. It goes over how the foods we eat effect our cellular pH and how that relates to our health and wellbeing.
Understanding Your Hormones- Do you or someone you know struggle with: depression, anxiety, PMS, mood swings, irregular cycles, infertility, acne, hot flashes, painful cycles, miscarriage, etc…? Then this seminar is for you. This seminar is helpful for women of all ages. Over the past several years we have come to see the reality that most women are plagued with symptoms of hormone imbalance. Many women assume that these symptoms are normal and simply a part of being a woman, yet this is not the case.
In this seminar you will learn how a woman’s cycle should be, what causes it to change, the symptoms of having a hormone imbalance, and how to get your hormones back in balance through diet, lifestyle and some simple solutions.
The Body's Project Managers & the Liver - explains the physiology of how our body's organs work and how our lifestyle effects them
Natural Remedies & Herbs- lecture and demonstrations of hydrotherapy treatments: hot foot bath, fomentations, hot & cold showers, contrast baths, etc. and the use of herbs and charcoal for natural healing
We look forward to hearing from you!
God bless,
~Laura

Thursday, May 12, 2011

I attended my first breech delivery yesterday! Praise the Lord!!

The Lord really answered my prayers this week! We had our two babies born and now I'm leaving in peace knowing that I was able to attend both births! The one yesterday was a breech! The dear mother did an AMAZING job and has a beautiful baby boy to show it. The Lord is so loving to answer our prayers. :)

Monday, May 9, 2011

A prayed for delivery ~

We have such an amazing Lord and Saviour. I'm just amazed at how personal of a God He is. We are leaving on Thursday to go to an Agriculture program in West Virginia and we have to sweet women that are due around this time. So we started praying, and praying hard that they would go into labor before we left.

Sabbath at church I asked everyone to pray for the Lord's will, and that if it was His will that I would be able to attend the births.

Saturday night as I was getting ready to crawl into bed the Lord spoke to me in a still soft voice. He whispered to me that tonight was the night, that one of the women was going to have her baby. I paused, and pondered the thought wondering if it was God or just my mind thinking things and then prayed and got into bed.

Bzzzzz…..bzzzzzzzz…..bzzzzzzzzzz……..went my phone on the little table by my bed (I now have the phone on a table rather than under my pillow no that we don't have bunk beds anymore) I knew what it was. It was time to go. As I was waking up and getting out of bed I remembered the little soft whispering of the Lord before I went to bed and a smile came upon my face as I thanked the Lord for not only answering my prayer but also by letting me know. I ran out the door as quickly as I could to rush to the house 1/2 mile away for a very intense and quick delivery, he was born 3 minutes after I got there!! It was a beautiful and memorable delivery and such a blessing for me to be a part of. A handsome 8 lb baby boy was born and welcomed by his loving mommy and daddy.

Home I went for a little sleep and then up to make breakfast for my wonderful mommy for Mother's day.

It was such a beautiful experience. And such a blessing that the Lord answered our prayers.

We have such a personal and loving heavenly Father ~


Friday, April 29, 2011

Anna's Wild Yam Cream - Testimonial ~



"I love Anna's Wild Yam Cream! I had been using a prescription hormone cream for hot flashes and brainlessness....but switched to Anna's Wild Yam Cream and have been very satisfied with the results! Knowing this product is ALL NATURAL is very comforting....and my skin is softer too!

I purchased a bottle for my granddaughter, who was suffering from pre-teen "roller coaster" emotions and a difference was noticed with the FIRST application! When used on a regular basis, her emotions have leveled out....and she's smiling again!

I would recommend Anna's Wild Yam Cream to anyone having hormonal issues....young or old....it works!"
Marjie
Kalamazoo

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Anna's Wild Yam Cream/ Product Testimonies Wanted ~

We would love to add a testimonies page to our website and I know that we've heard some testimonies here and there from people but we would love to have them in writing so that we can post them for others to see.

So, if you or someone you know has a testimony about how they have been helped by the Anna's Wild Yam Cream or any of our other products please send us an email back letting us know how. :)

If you would prefer we do not have to use your name, but let us know when you send us back your story.

If you have one of our products and have any questions or comments please let us know.

Also, to re-order visit our website at www.thecreatorsway.com

Blessings,

~Laura

Monday, April 18, 2011

Understanding Your Hormones Seminar In Frankfort

We had a great seminar yesterday! One woman came in that was having some issues and couldn't figure out what the cause was and had no idea what to do about it. While I was giving the seminar she noticed that the symptoms that I was listing described what she was having. Her doctor had suggested that she buy wild yams and eat as many as she possibly could to try and help her. After I went over the Anna's Wild Yam cream and that it is taken from Wild Yams she was excited and purchased a jar for herself. I really look forward to hearing how it is going to help her.

We had started the seminar and about 10 minutes into it a woman walked in and sat down. After listening to the seminar for awhile she asked if she could ask a question. She also had been having hormone problems and was so excited to learn what was being presented. She was on the birth control pill for 15 years and started suffering from depression and other side effects while being on it, she noticed that once she came off of the pill her depression went away. She also mentioned some other symptoms that she was having and how the seminar spoke directly to them and know she knew why she was having those symptoms.

She was up visiting a friend and her friend was sleeping so she decided to take a drive. While she was driving she just decided to stop in at the restaurant where we were speaking to look at it to see if maybe it would be a good place to come eat sometime. When she walked in they asked her if she was there for the Hormone Seminar, she decided to see what it was and was so blessed to be there! Praise the Lord for how He led her to us. After the presentation and some wonderful discussion she got a jar of Anna's Wild Yam Cream for herself and one for her friend that was at home sleeping. :)

The Lord really blessed our time and we look forward to hearing how these women will be blessed by the knowledge that they acquired from our seminar.

If you would be interested in having us present in your area please contact us at: laurakmckinley@gmail.com or 231-929-7715

God bless ~


Monday, April 11, 2011

Understanding Your Hormones Seminar Coming Up!

We're so excited to be back at the Betsie Bay Inn, in Frankfort MI. April 17th we will be presenting our newest seminar on Understanding Your Hormones: For Women Young & Old.





Thursday, April 7, 2011

Natural Remedies Seminar in Alpena, MI

We had a GREAT night! We had a wonderful drive through the country to a town I'd never been to: Alpena. We got there and got all set up and just watched the people file in. It was a great group. We had around 60 people there and they were engaged and participated well. The woman that had arranged for us to come had a cold and was really congested so for our Hot-Foot Bath demonstration we did a treatment on her. She contacted us the next day to let us know that she was feeling better. We also spoke about: Hot& Cold Showers, Lemon gargle for sore throat, Ice rubs, Lemon Wraps, Neck Wraps, the physiology of Hydrotherapy, Herbal Salves, the use of garlic and charcoal poultices, and more.

It was a lot of fun to do and we look forward to going back sometime!

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Evan & I ~ In Photos


I always wondered if there was actually a person that fit everything I was looking for…I used to pray that I could find a person that was a combination of all these different characteristics that I was wanting. I got to the point that I didn't think the person existed…and then…God showed me otherwise. :) Being in a relationship that is centered on the Lord is the greatest blessing. I could not thank the Lord enough for bringing Evan into my life. It's been such an incredible experience full of joy, love, growth, and many many other things.

I hope you enjoy a little sample of some of our pictures. Being with a photographer you get a lot of pictures, and have a lot of ideas, and through our courtship we've been able to have daddy help us get some of us as well as train some friends :)
















The Meaning of Trials ~

This world is not the Christian's heaven. It is the place in which to fit up for heaven. It is the scene of our life-battles, our conflicts and sorrows. While here we must, if we would be successful, have a firm grasp of the better world, where, when the warfare is ended, will be found peace and everlasting joy.

Through all our trials, which have never been fully revealed to others, we have had an unfailing Friend, who has said, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." "Lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world." While upon the earth, Jesus was ever touched with human woe, and although he is now ascended to his Father, and is adored by angels who swiftly speed to obey his commands, yet his heart, which loved, pitied, and sympathized with men, knows no change. It remains a heart of unchangeable tenderness still. "We have not a high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are." Jesus is acquainted with all our trials, and he does not leave us to struggle alone with temptations, to battle alone with sin, and to be finally crushed with burden and sorrow. Through his angels he whispers to you, "Fear not; for I am with thee." "I am he that liveth, and was dead; and, behold, I am alive forevermore." "I know your sorrows; I have endured them. I am acquainted with your struggles; I have experienced them. I know your temptations; I have encountered them. I have seen your tears; I also have wept. Your earthly hopes are crushed, but let the eye of faith be uplifted, and penetrate the vail, and there anchor your hopes. The everlasting assurance shall be yours that you have a Friend that sticketh closer than a brother."

God has always tried his people in the furnace of affliction, in order to prove them firm and true, to purge from them all dross and unrighteousness. It was after Abraham and his son Isaac had borne the severest test that could be brought upon them, that God spoke through his angel to Abraham, and said: "Now I know that thou fearest God, seeing thou hast not withheld thy son, thine only son, from me."

The work of pruning and purifying the people of God for heaven is a great work, and it will not be accomplished without great suffering on the part of the servants of God, because it will cost them something to bring their wills into harmony with the will of Christ. We must go through the furnace till the fires have consumed the dross, and we are purified so that we reflect the divine image. Those who follow inclination, and judge from appearances, are not good judges of what God is doing. They are filled with discontent. They see failure where there is indeed triumph, a great loss where there is only gain; and like Jacob, they are ready to exclaim, when trial comes upon them, "All these things are against me!" when the fact is, that the very things of which they complained, were working for their good.

"No cross, no crown." One cannot be strong in the Lord and never experience trial. To have strength, we must have exercise. To have strong faith we must be placed in circumstances where our faith will be called forth. Just before his martyrdom, the apostle Paul said to Timothy: "Be thou partaker of the afflictions of the gospel, according to the power of God." It is through much tribulation that we enter the kingdom of heaven. Our Saviour was tried in every possible way, and yet he triumphed continually in God. It is our privilege under all circumstances to be strong in the strength of God and to glory in the cross of Christ.

Every follower of Christ will have a cross to bear; and when he takes it up resolutely, though in weakness and trembling, he will find that that which seemed so terrible to him is a source of strength and blessing and courage. It will be a staff to him to help him on in his weary pilgrimage through this earth. Then shall the professed follower of Christ drop his cross, and seek to please those who are deriding his Lord? Shall he, for fear he will not receive honor of men, reject and despise the cross of Christ?

What if you do suffer, dear fellow-Christian? The Master of the house suffered before you. Jesus, our Redeemer, representative and head, endured the testing process. He suffered more than we can be called upon to suffer. He bore our infirmities, and was in all points tempted like as we are. He did not suffer thus on his own account, but because of our sins, that we, relying on the merits of our Overcomer, might be victorious in his name. Christ was the exalted and glorious commander of heaven, before whom the angelic hosts bowed in adoration, yet he condescended to give up his glory that he had with the Father, that he might save a fallen race; and shall we, in our turn, refuse to deny ourselves for his sake and the gospel's? Let the words of Paul be the language of our hearts: "God forbid that I should glory, save in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ, by whom the world is crucified unto me, and I unto the world."

Christ requires all. His sacrifice was too great, too dear, to make it possible that we should give less than all, and be accepted. Our holy faith cries out, Separation. We should not be conformed to the world, or to dead, heartless professors. The Scripture says, "Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind." The way to heaven is a self-denying way. But when you think the way is too strait, and there is too much self-denial in the narrow path; when you say, How hard to give up all, ask yourselves the question, What did Christ give up for me? This question puts anything that we might call self-denial in the shade. Behold him in the garden of Gethsemane. Look upon the great drops of blood that are forcing themselves from his pores while he is bearing the inexpressible agony of soul. Look upon him in the judgment hall while he is derided, mocked, and insulted by the infuriated mob. Behold him clothed in that old purple robe, and hear the coarse jest and cruel mocking. See them place the crown of thorns on that noble brow, and smite him with a reed, causing the thorns to penetrate his holy temples, so that the blood-drops trickle down his face and fall upon the ground. Hear the murderous throng eagerly crying for the blood of the Son of God. He is delivered into their hands, and pale, and weak, and fainting, he is led away to the hill of crucifixion. They stretch his form upon the cross, and drive the nails through his tender hands and feet. Behold him hanging upon the cross through dreadful hours of agony until angels vail their faces from the scene, and the sun hides his light, refusing to shine upon the dreadful sight. Think of these things, and then ask, Is the way too strait?

O that every one might realize that Jesus has something in store for him vastly better than that which he would choose for himself! Would that all might come to understand the exceeding sinfulness of sin and the blessedness of righteousness! Would that all might see how powerless is all effort to contend with Omnipotence! Man is doing the greatest injury to his own soul when he thinks and acts contrary to the mind and will of God. He is sowing to his flesh, and of the flesh he will reap corruption. No real joy can be found in the path forbidden by God, who knows what is best, and who plans for the good of his creatures. In order to be happy ourselves, we must live to make others happy. We must yield our possessions, our talents, and our affections, in grateful devotion to Christ, and in this way we may find happiness here and immortality hereafter.

The most trying experiences in the Christian life may be the most blessed. The special providences of the dark hours may encourage the soul in the future attacks of Satan, and equip the soul to stand most fiery trials. The trial of your faith is more precious than gold. But in order to endure the test, you must have that faith, that abiding confidence in God, that will not be disturbed by the arguments and temptations of the deceiver. Take the Lord at his word. Study the promises, and appropriate them as you have need. "Faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God." Happy is the man, who, when tempted, finds his soul rich in the knowledge of the Scriptures, who finds shelter beneath the promises of God. "Thy word," said the psalmist, "have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee." We need that calm, steady faith, that undaunted moral courage, that none but Christ can give, in order that we may be braced for trial and strengthened for duty.

While on earth there will be no escape from conflicts and temptations; but in every storm we have a sure refuge. Jesus has told us, "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world." The forces of Satan are marshaled against us, and we have to meet a diligent foe; but if we take heed to the admonition of Christ, we shall be safe. "Watch and pray, that ye enter not into temptation." There are foes to be resisted and overcome, but Jesus is by our side, ready to strengthen us for every attack. "This is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith." Faith sees Jesus standing as our Mediator at the right hand of God. Faith beholds the mansions that Jesus has gone to prepare for those who love him. Faith sees the robe and the crown all prepared for the overcomer. Faith hears the song of the redeemed, and brings eternal glories near. We must come close to Jesus in loving obedience if we would see the King in his beauty. There is peace in believing, and joy in the Holy Ghost. Believe! Believe! My soul cries, Believe! Rest in God. He is able to keep that which you have committed to him, and will bring you off more than conqueror through him that has loved you.

But remember that every one who shall be found with the wedding garment on will have come out of great tribulation. The mighty surges of temptation will beat upon all. But the long night of watching, of toil, of hardship, is nearly past. Christ is soon to come. Get ready! The angels of God are seeking to attract you from yourself and from earthly things. Let them not labor in vain. Faith, living faith, is what you need; the faith that works by love and purifies the soul. Remember Calvary and the awful, the infinite sacrifice there made for man. Jesus now invites you to come to him, just as you are, and make him your strength and your everlasting Friend.
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{RH, April 17, 1894 par. 12}



Monday, March 28, 2011

Some quotes to ponder...

"The Lord frequently places us in difficult positions to stimulate us to greater exertion. In His providence special annoyances sometimes occur to test our patience and faith. God gives us lessons of trust. He would teach us where to look for help and strength in time of need. Thus we obtain practical knowledge of His divine will, which we so much need in our life experience. Faith grows strong in earnest conflict with doubt and fear."-- 4T 116, 117

"If we take counsel with our doubts and fears or try to solve everything that we cannot see clearly before we have faith, perplexities will only increase and deepen. But if we come to God, feeling helpless and dependent, as we really are, and in humble, trusting faith make known our wants to Him whose knowledge is infinite, who sees everything in creation and who governs everything by His will and word, He can and will attend to our cry and will let light shine into our hearts. Through sincere prayer we are brought into connection with the mind of the Infinite. We may have no remarkable evidence at the time that the face of our Redeemer is bending over us in compassion and love, but this is even so. We may not feel His visible touch, but His hand is upon us in love and pitying tenderness."--{2MCP 475.2}

As Jesus rested by faith in the Father's care, so we are to rest in the care of our Saviour. If the disciples had trusted in Him, they would have been kept in peace. Their fear in the time of danger revealed their unbelief. In their efforts to save themselves, they forgot Jesus; and it was only when, in despair of self-dependence, they turned to Him that He could give them help.

How often the disciples' experience is ours! When the tempests of temptation gather, and the fierce lightnings flash, and the waves sweep over us, we battle with the storm alone, forgetting that there is One who can help us. We trust to our own strength till our hope is lost, and we are ready to perish. Then we remember Jesus, and if we call upon Him to save us, we shall not cry in vain. Though He sorrowfully reproves our unbelief and self-confidence, He never fails to give us the help we need. Whether on the land or on the sea, if we have the Saviour in our hearts, there is no need of fear. Living faith in the Redeemer will smooth the sea of life and will deliver us from danger in the way that He knows to be best.--2MCP 477.1

"Faith takes God at His word, not asking to understand the meaning of the trying experiences that come. When we come to Him in faith, we should believe that every petition enters into the heart of Christ. When we have asked for His blessing, we should believe that we receive it, and thank Him that we have it. Then we are to go about our duties, assured that the blessing will be sent when we need it most. When we have learned to do this, we shall know that our prayers are answered. God will do for us "exceeding abundantly," "according to the riches of His glory" and "the working of His mighty power."--GW 261, 262

Jesus invites us to come to Him and He will lift the weights from our weary shoulders and place upon us His yoke, which is easy, and His burden, which is light. The path in which He invites us to walk would never have cost us a pang had we always walked in it. It is when we stray from the path of duty that the way becomes difficult and thorny. The sacrifices which we must make in following Christ are only so many steps to return to the path of light, of peace and happiness. Doubts and fears grow by indulgence, and the more they are indulged, the harder they are to overcome. It is safe to let go every earthly support and take the hand of Him who lifted up and saved the sinking disciple on the stormy sea.--4T 558 (1881). {2MCP 480.2}

Keep your wants, your joys, your sorrows, your cares, and your fears before God. You cannot burden Him; you cannot weary Him.... His heart of love is touched by our sorrows and even by our utterances of them. Take to Him everything that perplexes the mind. Nothing is too great for Him to bear, for He holds up worlds, He rules over all the affairs of the universe. Nothing that in any way concerns our peace is too small for Him to notice. There is no chapter in our experience too dark for Him to read; there is no perplexity too difficult for Him to unravel. No calamity can befall the least of His children, no anxiety harass the soul, no joy cheer, no sincere prayer escape the lips, of which our heavenly Father is unobservant, or in which He takes no immediate interest. . . . The relations between God and each soul are as distinct and full as though there were not another soul upon the earth to share His watchcare, not another soul for whom He gave His beloved Son.--SC 100 (1892)