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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changed lives,
closet issues,
Culture,
depression,
divorce,
Family,
finances,
gold medal,
LIFE,
michelle akers,
olympics,
soccer,
sports,
success,
Women,
women and men
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The Power of Words
Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words . . . can wound forever.
Pictures of me as a little kid are really cute –– curly blond hair, a quick smile and eyes always looking for the next adventure. I had the confidence that comes from knowing you are truly loved. If we painted pictures at school, I painted... >Read More
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changed lives,
Claire Colvin,
depression,
help,
high school,
hope,
low self-esteem,
self-esteem,
suicide
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Who are you and Where are you Going?
Have you ever stared at the person you see in the mirror and wondered how you got to where you are? There's all the sacrifice, all the hard work to achieve the good life and then all of a sudden you wonder why. We all go through periods of reflection to confront bits of us we had previously ignored.
A... >Read More
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boredom,
busy schedule,
depression,
direction,
fears,
goals,
joy,
Kabukabu Ikwueme,
learning,
LIFE,
Men,
self-esteem,
Women,
workplace
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Understanding Depression
Years ago, when we were young, my brother Gene had a dance band for which I played. He asked an attractive teenage girl to sing with his band, but she never got to do so. Her mother just had a baby and was suffering from post-partum depression. Her husband often spent his evenings at a tavern. One night, after... >Read More
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depression,
Dr. Muriel Larson,
faith,
health,
LIFE,
loss,
Men,
spirituality,
Women
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Suicide seemed like a good option
"I'm sorry, you're just not working out."
The words pierced my heart like daggers of ice.
"A nurse just has to be able to relate well with her patients. How can anyone who is sick or dying feel comforted when you fall apart at the drop of a hat? Unless a miracle happens, you will be failed (from this program) within a... >Read More
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changed lives,
closet issues,
depression,
faith,
health,
Jeannette Inman,
LIFE,
loss,
Women
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End of Your Rope?
Are you at the end of your rope? Feeling helpless? Hopeless? Need help for suicidal thoughts? These resources will help you.
1. Suicide hot lines
2. Take steps to hope
3. Books
4. Stories from the edge
5. Articles
6. Why you should give life another chance
1. Suicide hot lines
Rapha’s hotline and get a phone assessment and a referral...... >Read More
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depression,
hope,
LIFE,
loss,
Men,
purpose,
Women
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Experience Pure Love and Forgiveness
We can spend most of our lives on trivial issues. But Jesus Christ reminds us what really matters and what we really need. Our greatest felt needs are to be loved, forgiven, whole and alive. Do you feel compelled to somehow respond to Jesus’ death on the cross? Do you feel compelled to enter deeper into the experience of Christ’s... >Read More
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depression,
faith,
hope,
LIFE,
loss,
Men,
relationships,
religions,
sex and love,
Women
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Coping with Loneliness at Christmas
'Tis the season to be … gloomy?
Feeling low this Christmas season? You’re... >more
Celebrating the Holidays When a Spouse Is Deployed
“It’s my party and I can cry if I want to.” This... >more
What Do You Fear?
