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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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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alcohol,
changed lives,
drugs,
faith,
Men,
prostitution,
sex,
sex and love,
tenisha gainey,
Women
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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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Men,
military,
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testimony,
war,
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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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closet issues,
doris beck,
Family,
health,
loss,
miscarriage and infertility,
pregnancy,
Women
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Gary's Story: In His Own Words
On Saturday November 8th, 2008 my world blew apart – literally. I was carrying a package I thought was a gift when it exploded in my hands.
We had recently sold our cozy townhouse and were excited to move into a larger home with a yard for our daughters. The day started out with a quiet breakfast of tea... >Read More
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hatred,
icravechange,
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soul cravings,
terrorism,
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Start a Faith Adventure
Jesus said that he came to make all things new. His death on the cross can have a profound impact on your life. You have to ask yourself: Is this the life for me?
When asked to describe yourself do you reach for your job title? Do you define yourself by your relationships -- spouse, parent, lover, friend? Do... >Read More
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Angel Boy
We heard shrill shouts and the dull thud of coconuts hitting the... >more
Beginning Again
Have you ever wanted to start life over again? I did. This... >more
What Do You Fear?
Do you crave destiny? (Part 2)