Church, a Hardened Heart, Alcohol and Hope
I'd like to tell you that what you’re about to read is really important and is going to impact your life. The truth is, I'm probably not going to tell you anything you haven't heard before, but let me encourage you to read it anyway.
Raised in a Christian home
I was raised on a dairy farm in the Fraser Valley... >Read More
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Frank Krause,
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"I Hadn't Hit Bottom, but I Could See it Coming...."
When he was fifteen, Roger Sabourin of Medicine Hat, Alberta, went through one of the worst experiences imaginable for a young teen: sexual abuse at the hands of a clergy member.
Devastated by the experience but fearing what would happen if he went public with the crime, Roger chose to remain silent, keeping his hurt and grief to himself for... >Read More
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Kevin Miller,
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Cancer Fighting Foods
You've heard it before . . . eat your broccoli, it's good for you! Well, it's true. Eating more broccoli, citrus fruits, onions and soy beans may help to protect you from cancer. And not just because of the nutrients they contain . . . it's more likely because of the chemicals found in these foods.
They're called "phytochemicals," meaning... >Read More
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Fully Restored
I was born in Mullingar and I'm the eldest of four children. Our parents were good Catholics who believed in the power of prayer and gave us a good upbringing.
By the time I received my First Holy Communion I was serious about God. In fact, I had a spiritual experience that day but there was nobody to explain it... >Read More
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James Yorke,
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Yes...Young Women Can Have Heart Attacks!
Not too long ago I was told a terrifying tale about a young woman and a heart attack. The 40-year-old woman arrived at the emergency room of her local hospital displaying a multitude of symptoms that made it clear that a heart attack was in progress - at least it was obvious to a nurse in the ER.
After hooking the... >Read More
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linda carroll,
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What to ask your Doctor about Mammograms
We all know the importance of mammograms for women over 40 (or earlier if your health care professional recommends it or there is a family history of breast cancer.) A few questions can make sure you get the full benefit from your mammogram. Don't be afraid to ask questions, and keep asking until you are satisfied. Your health is your... >Read More
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Susan G. Komen,
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HRT Does Not Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
The American Heart Association has released new guidelines recommending that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should not be prescribed for the prevention of strokes and heart disease. The guidelines apply both to healthy women (primary prevention) and to women with a history of heart disease (secondary prevention).
It has long been believed by...... >Read More
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Kathleen O'Grady,
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Diabetes: Slowing the Epidemic
In 1995, 1.5 million Canadians were diagnosed with diabetes. Today, it’s up... >more
Fadia Naji, Mother
Growing up in a wealthy family in Kuwait meant Fadia Naji could... >more
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