Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror
I lost my dad to suicide at the age of five. Shortly after that a family member started sexually abusing me. Several years later I lost my step dad to a horrible fire that destroyed our home. We were left with nothing except for haunting memories. Later, I turned to drinking to ease the pain that tormented me day in and day out... >Read More
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The Heart of an Olympian
Michelle appeared to have it all - a successful soccer career, awards, honors, friends, travel, money, husband... When her life began to fall apart, Michelle found a hidden strength. Find out how this Olympic Gold Medalist rose above her trials.
Michelle graduated from the University of Central Florida in 1989. She has been a member of the United...... >Read More
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From Doubt to Faith: A Story from the Streets
I met Joe about a year ago on the streets of Vancouver, BC; I was part of one of our street drama teams, and he was watching the presentation. We met & had a great initial conversation, talking about everything from the dramas and culture to absolute truth and even Dawkins’ ideas on atheism! I instantly felt that this... >Read More
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Shark-Victim Surfer Girl's Simple Faith
Bethany Hamilton looks like any fun-loving young American teenager – bright eyed, smiling, excited about what she enjoys doing. She’s athletic, attractive, trim, tanned and blonde – qualities that in this culture can open many doors.
But Bethany faces a special challenge that many her age do not. She is missing her ... >Read More
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19 Years Old and 19 Men Later
When I graduated high school in 2001 and went off to college, I would have never believed I would become a prostitute. But that’s exactly what ended up happening.
I was excited to go away to school because it seemed more interesting than staying home and going to community college. While there I enjoyed the college scene: the parties, the... >Read More
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Finding New Life in the Army
Note: Due to his request, the person’s name who told us his life story has been withheld.
I was on the verge of killing myself. But something brought me back from the edge of death. This is my story.
Although I grew up in a Christian family in the Middle East, Christianity meant very little to me. I was not satisfied... >Read More
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An Unreasonable Joy
I have always loved babies. Even as a young girl, you would see me carrying my little cousins around on my hip. So I just assumed that when I got married and decided to have children, it wouldn't be a problem. When my first pregnancy ended in a miscarriage at thirteen weeks I was heartbroken.
Since I got pregnant... >Read More
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loss,
miscarriage and infertility,
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Finding Peace and Freedom
If I asked you to describe yourself, what would you say?
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Angel Boy
We heard shrill shouts and the dull thud of coconuts hitting the... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)