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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Dads, Princesses and the Power of Woo
"Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, and famous? Actually, who are you not to be?" - Marianne Williamson
I am standing in a crush of three-year-old pint-sized princesses. Surrounded by sparkling tiaras and frilly dresses, these little daubs of pink and purple are up way past their collective bed time. We giggle. We dance. We...... >Read More
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beauty,
dad's approval,
dads,
daughters,
Family,
inner beauty,
parenting,
self image,
self-esteem,
Shaun Smith
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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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Being Single - A Different Kind of Freedom
There are more than enough Top 10 lists out there pointing out the benefits of being single. The pro’s of why being without a mate produces all these side effects that beg to be recognized. You know the ones I’m talking about. Sometimes they come off sympathetic, some patronizing, some like propaganda, and often times far from genuine.
It...... >Read More
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adventure,
Danielle Kreeft,
dating,
freedom,
LIFE,
Men,
relationships,
self-esteem,
singles,
Women
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I tried to be good enough
My parents divorced when I was four. My mom lavished attention on me. I grew up to be an open and social person. I could find a common language with almost any stranger. Acquaintances quickly became friends.
There came a point where I began to notice my friends. They lied, cheated and betrayed me and each other. I protested, but... >Read More
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changed lives,
closet issues,
faith,
friendship,
Men,
Olya Kostenko,
relationships,
self-esteem,
Women
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A Whole New Perspective
My husband and I worked in ministry overseas for 25 years. Once we lived in a country where our house was robbed five times. I always felt anger, fear and insecurity because someone had been in my home without my permission and took many favorite things.
Cancer came like that – without my permission. It introduced vulnerability and weakness...... >Read More
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beauty,
chronic illness,
diane willis,
health,
LIFE,
self-esteem,
spirituality,
Women
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Your Money: Powerful Weapon or Loving Reward?
What is your financial nature?
Are you painstakingly careful with your money or are you known to live beyond your means and spend it as soon as you get it? Would they call you a cheapskate or overly generous?
Maybe you don’t realize it, but the money you control has the power to affect several generations in a positive or negative... >Read More
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Allen Unrau,
Family,
finances,
Men,
parenting,
self-esteem,
Women,
World
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Learning to Love the Girl in the Mirror
I lost my dad to suicide at the age of five. Shortly... >more
Heart Problems: A Dad Shaped Hole
Not every girl gets to be Daddy's little girl. Many are missing... >more
What Do You Fear?
