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    The Obituary of Richard Cory

    There's a line in a Colin Hay song that says, "I'm waiting for my real life to begin." Have you ever felt that way? Sometimes we get so good at being who we're supposed to be, being the person someone else thinks we are, that we lose sight of ourselves altogether.  What do you do when it's time to stop acting? Take the next step: Restore... >Full Story

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    Living with an Open Hand

    As soon as I was old enough to turn on a light switch, my parents told me electricity cost money. In fact, I soon found out everything costs money. I remember clearly my first lesson in money management. My grandmother gave me a piggybank for my birthday. The plump porcelain pig with a moronic smile was really a ploy to... >Read More



    What's God got to do with it?

    This is part 2 of this article. Read part 1. Remember this, what can settle your mind will not settle your soul. It will stir it up. You are a unique creation made by God to live and not simply exist. Your soul longs to find its ultimate purpose. It will not rest until you do. Your soul craves its... >Read More



    What Does Your Soul Crave?

    I read a book called Soul Cravings by Erwin McManus. These are my thoughts (McManus' quotes are in italics). It’s hard to define the things inside my heart. I wonder if I’m the only one who feels what I feel and wants what I want. Am I the same as others in this mass of humanity, or am I alone... >Read More



    I'd like to pray to give my life to Christ but I have questions first...

    Examining your spiritual beliefs is an important process and choosing to give control of your life to Jesus is a big step. Questions are a natural part of the process. We have a team of online mentors ready and waiting to respond to your questions. Use the form below to send us an email and get connected with an online... >Read More



    I just asked Jesus into my life...

    God created us for relationship -- with him and with others. Life as a Christian is not meant to be lived alone. Share your decision of asking Jesus into your life with someone you trust and know to be a Christian. Please let us know about your decision -- we have a team of email mentors ready to help you... >Read More



    Student Profile: Stuff About Amy

    my major | college life | who I am | my spirituality Choosing my area of study: >I kept changing my major back and forth. I loved biology in high school so I wanted to be a doctor. Then I switched to biochemistry, but I couldn't handle the chemistry, so I went back to biology. It can be tough... >Read More



    Shermeen: Making an Impact

    Shermeen's Path to the Only Satisfying Relationship: >I used to think that my purpose and life was just about being good, doing good, and making a positive impact in people’s lives. Then one day my brother suggested life might be about worshipping God. When I look back on my life now, that is totally my purpose. It’s a simple phrase...... >Read More


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