The Biggest Loser Comes Home
We have never watched The Biggest Loser before this season. A friend told us how much they as a family enjoy the program. We gave it a try and are saying the same thing now. We as a family are really enjoying the show and learning much and being inspired by the people on the show. A common theme... >Read More
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becoming a christian,
beth scholes,
Career,
Family,
Health Issues,
hope,
Jesus Christ,
motherhood,
Sprirituality & faith,
the biggest loser,
weight lost
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Secrets, Secrets Are No Fun
Secrets secrets are no fun. Secrets secrets hurt someone.
Everyone has secrets. I don’t care who you are; you have one, possibly two.
But who are you keeping your secrets from?
In a recent interview, well-known and beloved children’s author Robert Munsch shared a secret with the world. Munsch’s books like The Paper Bag Princess...... >Read More
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addication,
bi-polar,
Children book author,
drugs,
hide,
hope,
obessive complusive disorder,
Robert Munch,
secrets,
World
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My Son Who is in Heaven
At 19 weeks I gave birth to a little boy. We named him Jacob. We said hello and goodbye in the same hour. He is not a miscarriage or an almost-child, he is my son. This letter was written three years after his birth. This is a glimpse into my mother’s heart, a letter written to Jacob my son... >Read More
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baby loss,
beth scholes,
death,
faith,
Family,
family issues,
grief,
heaven,
hope,
infant loss,
loss of child,
miscarriage,
sadness,
spiritual growth,
spirituality,
still birth
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My Son Who is in Heaven
At 19 weeks I gave birth to a little boy. We named him Jacob. We said hello and goodbye in the same hour. He is not a miscarriage or an almost-child, he is my son. This letter was written three years after his birth. This is a glimpse into my mother’s heart, a letter written to Jacob my son... >Read More
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baby loss,
beth scholes,
challenges & conflicts,
death,
faith,
Family,
family issues,
FamilyLife Favs,
grief,
heaven,
hope,
infant loss,
loss of child,
miscarriage,
sadness,
spiritual growth,
spirituality,
still birth
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Surviving College
When I think back to my freshman year at university, it's surprising that not one of my floormates dropped out of school. For most of us it was our first time living away from home for an extended period of time. Add to our newfound "freedom" (in the sense of lack of restraints) an ample supply of alcohol and... >Read More
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abuse,
addiction,
alcohol,
better parenting,
college,
darren hewer,
dating,
family issues,
hope,
Men,
peer pressure,
recovery,
school,
sex,
sex and love,
sexual purity,
Students,
teen issues,
university,
Women
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Is it Possible to Overcome Alcoholism?
Over 16million Americans suffer from alcoholism, based on US census data. That's about twice the population of New York City.
The problem is also widespread in Canada and other countries as well. It doesn't help that alcohol advertisers constantly remind those struggling with alcohol about their problem and tempting them to abandon their attempts...... >Read More
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addiction,
alcohol,
alcoholism,
darren hewer,
drinking,
hope,
Men,
success,
Women
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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...... >Read More
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better parenting,
brokenness,
children,
Claire Colvin,
deaf,
disabilities,
disability,
Family,
family issues,
health,
hope,
identity,
parenting,
special needs child
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Soul Cravings: Seeking
Usually people talk about "seeking God." But is it possible that God... >more
Kevorkian: Not Ready to Die
Dr. Jack Kevorkian has been called many things. To some he’s an... >more
What Do You Fear?