Disabled, Not Broken
From a distance, “disabled” always seemed like an innocuous word. It was simply an adjective that described a set of physical circumstances. It’s a word I’ve often used, never aware of its power. But when a friend used that word to describe someone that I love I had a startling realization. Up close, “disabled” sounds an awful...... > more
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Claire Colvin,
deaf,
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Family,
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hope,
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Stand By
Sixteen years old and in need of hope he was a hard-shelled kid from a tumultuous home. He had two brothers, four sisters, and a mom who worked three jobs to keep the family afloat. All he needed was hope. He and his oldest brother came to our student ministries group that Wednesday. On Thursday, he laid down in... > more
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faith,
help,
LIFE,
Shaun Smith,
suicide
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What if I Mess Up?
Losing in an Olympic event would be feel disappointing, to say the least. Losing due to a technicality, when you had the best time and were expected to win, would be even harder. Losing a gold medal because of a coach’s mistake? Devastating.
That was exactly what Netherlands speed skater Sven Kramer faced at the 2010 Winter Olympics. As Kramer... > more
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darren hewer,
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LIFE,
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morality,
olympics,
relationships,
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Finishing Well
The Winter Olympics have ended. All the years of preparation and training have come down to this. Over the past two weeks, the Olympics have been filled with people who compete with an intensity and energy that is admired by millions, but the prize only goes to the one who finishes well – ahead of the others.
Vision and... > more
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Men,
mike woodard,
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Sparkle and Shine: 2010 Spring and Summer Trends
Get ready for romance as the spring and summer fashions of 2010 hit the stores! Ultra feminine looks offer tiers of flounce, lace, floral patterns and ruffles. Voluminous shapes of lustrous silk and organza provide for pretty party dresses and softly tailored pantsuits. Color trends range from pastel subtle tones to light and bright summer hues.
Sparkle and shine hit... > more
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beauty,
fashion,
LIFE,
Self,
spring,
summer,
trends,
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Tiger: Integrity and Forgiveness
Only minutes after Tiger Woods gave a press conference to confess and apologize for his marital infidelities today, the blogosphere began to light up with accolades and condemnations. If he were a private citizen, not a famous golfer, few would care about his indiscretions. It would seem more than a little odd for an Average Joe to give a... > more
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Too Fat to Fly?
US airlines saw the heated “passengers of size” debate flare up again this week when filmmaker Kevin Smith was removed from a Southwest flight “for his comfort and those seated next to him.” The long standing rule on many airlines has been that passengers who cannot buckle their seat belt and/or lower both armrests are required to purchase two... > more
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Culture,
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Kevin Smith,
Self,
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Time to Change: I’ll Go First
I used to work with a very wise woman named June. ...
Step
“If you can’t feed a hundred people, then feed just one.” ~Mother...
Soul Cravings: Seeking
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)