Blazing Fire Church and Wildfire Youth Group

Blazing Fire Church and Wildfire Youth Group

This church was the most mind-blowing church I have ever been to. I went there for the first time and my heart melted at hearing the heart of God, how He really is. I learned the depths of His love in BlazingFire Church’s youth group called “Wildfire.” Wildfire is the most loving, unified, non-judgemental church youth group I have ever seen. They have the deepest of worship and the greatest of messages to give. I cannot tell people a better church or youth group to go to in order to learn the true heart of God.

BlazingFire Church is different from other churches in that they hate religion and avoid putting words as to which type of church it is. They are just lovers of God. I discovered how to have a relationship with God and how to help make it grow. My perspective of who God is was changed, and God changed my heart to be more like His. People learn how to use the spiritual gifts God has equipped them with. For example, I learned one of mine, which is drawing and giving. I draw pictures describing God.

This church and youth group is for those who are searching for something more and longing to fill that void within them. They are for those who do not like Christians, those who do not think they have Jesus in their heart, or those broken down and needing prayer or healing. This church is there to help lead people to God who may not be sure about it. This church is for anyone and everyone.

Blazing Fire Church

Glass Beach, Fort Bragg

We went to Fort Bragg for a few days and discovered the beach known as Glass Beach. It used to be the town rubbish dump many years ago and they just put their trash over the cliff and onto the beach. But over the years the sea has broken up the glass and created something unique and beautiful. People go and collect the glass and there is plenty to be picked up, or you can just walk and enjoy the scenery.

There isn't just one beach that is called Glass Beach, but rather it's a group of beaches. We were looking for signs to Glass Beach and there's aren't any, we drove down Glass Beach Drive, parked and found the beaches. Many places in Fort Bragg will lead to a beach with small glass stones.

Also there is a Glass Beach Museum that is small but worth visiting. They also sell glass beach jewelry.  There is no charge, but when I was there they asked for a suggested $2 donation.

Cherubini Coffee House, Alamo

Cherubini's Coffee House in Alamo is a rare treat. forget the chain coffee houses, this place has atmosphere. Filled with antiques from the store next door, with wooden floors, tables and chairs, and wi-fi connection.

It is worth the drive from Pleasanton just for the atmosphere, but on top of that, the coffee is awesome. It comes in ceramic cups, not paper ones. Then there is a good selection of home made cakes and pastries as well as an awesome lunch menu. Everything freshly made, nothing is pre-packaged.

There are more tables and chairs both in front and behind the store, with even more seating near the creek.  I've never visited Charubini's and failed to find a spare table, there are so many. Most of the tables are for 4 to 8 people, so it is a place that encourages groups to come and chat.

The only minus about Charubini's is that in busy times parking is a little difficult. There is more parking behind the store, but often that is full too. The nearby businesses have notices that read "No Cherubini's Parking." I usually park a little way from the store and walk, so I get great coffee and daily exercise.

Cherubini's Coffee House
37 Alamo Square
Alamo, CA
(925) 743-0824

Gourmet Works

If you are looking for a candy specialty shop,  check out this one. I went in, looking for specific candies that come out every Halloween that you cannot find in any typical store. Well, I found exactly what I was looking for, as well as other candies I had almost forgotten about. Whatever seasonal candy you are looking for, you will most-likely find it at this small shop.

The store goes all-out decorating for the different seasons. When I walked in for the very first time the overwhelming decorative fall sense captured my attention. This store had a theme, more than any other store I’ve seen.

Not only do they have specialty holiday candy, but they also have all kinds of holiday treats and knick knacks that I would consider cute little holiday gifts. They have some interesting things you would not find elsewhere, such as interesting flavored jams to give you an example.

My favorite part is the counter where you look and choose what exciting candy you’d like behind the glass window and choose your order. It was similar to See’s Candies, where people line up and await their turn to pick out their truffles. They had home-made candies, such as chocolate covered things like coconut, pretzels, and fruit. They have regular and sugar free too.

Gourmet Works
420 Main Street,
Pleasanton
925 461 1110

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Overdose

National Coalition Against Prescription Drug Overdose

All parents should watch this video, it's in two halves, you need to watch both halves.

The Mural Project 2013

A collaborative effort between Bay Area artists & the community

http://themuralproject2013.tumblr.com/

http://www.firstgiving.com/themuralproject2013

What: The Mural Project 2013
Goal: To commission, design, & execute a mural for the community to enjoy
Who: Bay Area artists, CoachArt families, & volunteers
Why: CoachArt improves the quality of life for children with chronic & life-threatening illnesses & their siblings by providing free lessons in the arts & athletics. This unique program offers a creative outlet to distract patients from the pain, therapies & isolation often associated with chronic illness & provides a sense of normalcy. Through the arts & recreation, siblings & patients alike have increased confidence, hope, & self-esteem.
Where: To be announced soon
When: Summer 2013

Follow their progress with this Facebook page 

10 Things You Can Recycle Through the Mail

It's much better to recycle than to toss things in the trash. But you need to know where to recycle. Here are 10 Things You Can Recycle Through the Mail