Featured Stories ~ April 2006~

He Just Sat There by Pamela Perry Blaine
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The Barred Rock Chick by Shirle McNeal
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Will You Hole My Shirt? by Pamela Perry Blaine
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Chemotherapy Gave Us a Gift of Time by Lorraine Kember
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Who Can You Be by Warren Redman
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The Heart to Let Go by Ginger Boda
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~Featured Stories ~ January 2006~

The Magic Letter by Roger Dean Kiser
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Dangerous Journey a MountainWings Original
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Left Behind by Pamela Perry Blaine
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 Today Well Lived by Joe Mazzella
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~Featured Stories ~ November 2005~

A Long Hard Journey - Living with Alzheimer's Disease by Betty King 
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Why I'm Quitting by Rubel Shelly
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Black Bottom by Ronnie Bray
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Mother By Love  by M. Doris Fuller
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~Featured Stories ~ July 2005~

Cancer - Courage and Love by Lorraine Kember<
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Porch Sittin' by Pamy Blaine
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The First Step in True Self-Transformation by Guy Finley
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Adventures by Joseph J. Mazzella
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At the End of the Rainbow by Roger Dean Kiser
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Lessons in Hugging by Joseph J. Mazzella
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The Love of My Life by Barbara J. Weymouth
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The Reality of Suicide by Donna Wallace
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"I'm a little disappointed in you." by Roger Dean Kiser
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~ Featured Stories - March 2, 2005 ~

Heroes by Joseph J. Mazzella
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A Mountain Spring by Joseph J. Mazzella
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The Love of my Life by Barbara J. Ervin-Weymouth
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Father's Day in Heaven by Barbara J. Ervin-Weymouth
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~ Featured Stories - Oct. 21, 2004 ~

Tending Your Garden by Joseph J. Mazzella
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Looks Can Be Deceiving by Kathy Whirity
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Take Care of Mabel by Amy Toohill
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My Children by Joseph J. Mazzella
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The Puzzle of Life by Amy Toohill
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Broccoli Hazardous to your Health? by Marsha Jordan
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Tin Can Shoes by Ellie Braun-Haley
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How Do I Handle the Detours by Dr. John C. Maxwell

~ Featured Stories - July 7, 2004 ~

Check out several short stories shared this month by Ellie Braun-Haley:
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Bargain at the Thrift Store

Grateful Heart

Attack of the Night Monster

Time to Heal

Check out these phenomenal kids encouraging and cheering up one another:

Post Pals by Vikki George
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Warning to all - be aware...

"NO - MEANS - NO" by Brandie L O'Quiiinn
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Here is "Cool Joe" back with some more inspiration:

"This Little Light of Mine" by Joseph J. Mazzella
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~ Featured Stories - May 11, 2004 ~

Check out several short stories shared this month by Joseph J.  Mazzella

Who We Really Are

Living Not Dying

We Don't Have Forever

Improving Your Insides
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Developing My Struggle Muscles by Marsha Jordan
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The Will to Survive by Betty King
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Fear Passing Through by Julie Jordan Scott
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Into the Light by Julie Jordan Scott
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The Bluebirds by Sandy Smith
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"What is Diagnosis?" by Dori Bushee
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Knock, Knock...Who's There?... Cancer by Kathy Anne Harris
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Engraved on the Pages of Life by Betty King
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Maybe Tomorrow by Dori Bushee
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May You Always Feel Loved - author unknown
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One More Hug by Amy Toohill
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~ Featured Stories - April 10, 2004 ~

Against All Odds by Ginger Boda
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A Shining Soul by Joseph J. Mazzella
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Nellie's Hand by Barbara (Bobby) Smith
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No Regrets by Lisa Hammond
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If You Can Dream, You Can Do It by Ellie Braun-Haley
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The Broken Silhouette by Barbara (Bobby) Smith
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Homesick by Karen Harper DeLoach
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God Given Daisies by Carole Devecka
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My Gang by Dee Ann E. L. Horvath
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~  March 2, 2004 ~

"There is nothing wrong with me!" by Bill Wishart
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Awaken the Greatness Within by Guy Finley
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Living Life to the Fullest by Elaine England
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A Hidden Message by Milly Geisler
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A Ninety-Five Year Old Miracle by Lissa Lee
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Winged Messenger by Judy Spikes
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The Promise by Bob Perks
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Back When I Was a Hero by Dori Bushee
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"The Bike" by Dean A. Menier
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Lucy - author unknown

"Warning - Slow Poison!"- A Story of the Possiibilities- author unknown

Angel in my Path by Judy Spikes
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The Lassie Dog by Brian G. Jett
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A Special Gift by Judy Spikes
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~ February 5, 2004 ~

Making the best of our time here
"Enjoying the Journey" by Ronnie Bray
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What is your purpose in Life?
"A Coward, A Thief, and a Donkey" by Marsha Jordan
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Tears of joy realizing your dreams
"The Soaring Heart" by Julie Jordan Scott
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Listening can be as important as talking
"Another Kind of Rescue" by Ron Reese
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Dealing with grief and depression
"In the Nick of Time" by Joan Wester Anderson
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Anger about a life cut short
"What an Awesome Gift" by Amy Toohill
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Fearing cancer diagnosis
"Something to be Thankful for" by Dori Bushee
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A child gives a family strength
"Zach's Story: Dealing with Diabetes" by Melodie Tilander
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Without limitations, success can be achieved
"A Bit of a Disability" by Ellie Braun-Haley
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Friends take over where family leaves off
"Only a Mother's Love" by Dori Bushee
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- January 15, 2004-

Making the New Year Special by Making it Whatever I Want
"The Rock" by Bob Perks
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Middle Aged Housewives cross dangerous terrain and emerge refreshed, revitalized and inspired
"High Adventure" by Paula Friedrichsen
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Venturing in uncertain waters touches a heart and blossoms a new career
"The Music Lady" by Rita Spillars
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Fear, panic and terror switches into a joyous adventure
"Canal Rescue" by Jaye Lewis
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Facing Difficulties with Hope
Hope in the Lord by Sally M. Laylo
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Giving from the heart finds it reward
"The Glitter Card"  Donna Heran
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The gentleness of emergency personnel reminds me of God's love
"Compassion and Care at Christmas Time" by Ginnylynn
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Finding joy and pleasure in difficult times
"Christmas Past" By Nell Berry
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How can the best and worst happen at the same time?
My Best Christmas Gift on My Worst Christmas Ever By Diane Bookwalter
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*** December 13, 2003***

Story Book Christmases by Betty King
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The Christmas Basket by Barbara Elliott Carpenter
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The Christmas Mouse by Jaye Lewis
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My Best Christmas Gift on My Worst Christmas Ever by Diane Bookwalter
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The Angel Project by Ellie Braun-Haley
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Tough Guy by Pamela Jenkins
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My Granddaughter's Angel by Cheryl McKinney
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Where Are You? by Julie Jordan Scott
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God Laughs by Betty King
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The Albatross by Sharon Coles
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My Near Death Experience by Susie Carter
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Orphan Goes to the White House by Roger Dean Kiser
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Those Enticing Thanksgiving Aromas by Dee Ann E. L. Horvath
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Thanksgiving for the Impossible by Ginger Boda
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*** October 22, 2003***

Living Life to the Fullest
Elward by Judy Spikes
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Surviving the Mississippi Floods
Till We Meet Again by Marie Williams
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Roaming and Reminiscing
Fate Waits by David L. Griffith
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Good, honest hard work is nothing to be ashamed about
Cleaning the Toilets by Al Batt
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Overcoming the Storms of Life
Puddle to Puddle by Jaye Lewis
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Getting Involved as a Good Neighbor Should
A Question of Courage by Nell M. Berry
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Watching Grandchildren Go out into the Big World Alone
Recess Boo Boo's by Marsha Jordan
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Surviving Total Disaster Brings Family Closeness
Those Enticing Thanksgiving Day Aromas by Dee Ann E. L. Horvath
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*** August 28, 2003***

Unique Tale of the Road to Recovery
"Unsurvivable Situation" by Sherry Samia 
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Dangers of Negative Programming
"I Can't Paint, I Can't Write, I Can't Sing" by Cathy Zunker
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A new author to Emerging Courageous describes how an old fear can rule your life.
Dropping an Old Fear...just like that by Tanya J. Tyler
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Looking at the ravages of nature, will you see what is missing or how things work together?
"The loss or the Lesson?"by Bob Perks
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How will my family remember me after I am gone?
"Which Memory of Me?" (surviving a brain aneurism) by Michele Starkey
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Denial after receiving diagnosis of cancer
"Cancer - Like a Bad Dream" by Nell Berryy
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The Fear of Facing Death
"Healing Hands" by Jane Ludwig 
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Opening the door to your mind and heart to create miracles
"Bruce the Bum" by Donna Wallace
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*****
 July 25, 2003

This issue features several stories of overcoming obstacles
and persevering.

Anything is possible if you do not let obstacles stand in your way!!!
"If you Can Dream It..."by Jaye Lewis
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Struggling against all odds and never letting anything coming between her goal.
"I think I can" by Mary Ellen Grisham
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Perseverance and faith through life's daily struggles...
Dark Threads in the Tapestry of Life by Janet Seever
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What about the common garden variety of courage many people
live every hour of every day?
Courage - A Many Splendored Thing by Beetty Harrod Gibbs
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Becoming involved in another's path may have saved a life...
"Would it kill you to ask?" by Joan Wester Anderson
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Encouraging a child may change the child's life course...
"I'm Somebody!!! by Jaye Lewis
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By stopping struggling and fighting for control, peace and  harmony can result
Life is my Friend by Gloria Wachtel
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Beginning the day like any other can bring quite a surprise
An Ordinary Day by Annettee Budzban
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Surviving Life's Difficulties leads one to helping others
Unadoptable by Mary Kellems
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A beautiful message for all to hear
The Greatest Love Song by Cheri Bown
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*****
 June 16, 2003

Overcoming adversity and choosing to enjoy life!
Attitude is Everything - Author Unknown
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Questioning -  How did it happen?
Dark Clouds...Dealing With Depression by Diane Dean White
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Getting involved might keep someone from going over the edge
"It's Okay!" by Bob Perks
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Suffering can be a teacher  
Punishment or Privilege by Pam Morgan
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Intuition of disaster and saved by the "Light"
I see the Moon by Ronnie Bray
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What I've Learned...
Living Life Has Taught Me by Betty King
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How a Miracle Child can be an Inspiration to us all
Raindrops by Bob Perks
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Giving from the Heart Saved a Soul
Finding Waldo  by Roger Dean Kiser
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Listening and Following Your Heart Leads to Wonderful Surprises
What is the Bridge Today?  by Julie Jordan Scott
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Living with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Somewhere by Carol Lamica
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Utilizing Her Talents
The Gift by Annette Budzban
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From bad to worse...yet kept trying to find the solution
A Bump on the Head by Linda Fullerton
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Humorous approach to making choices
I Love to Camp - NOT! by Marsha Jordan
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Faith in God's Healing Power - Cancer Diagnosis
God's Healing Touch by Virginia Baty
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Rising above adversity and pain and being victorious
Komen Walk for Cancer by Ginnylynn 
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*****May 22, 2003*****

Breathtaking story of how letting go of  fear can save your life.
"Water's Edge" by Dee Ann E. L. Horvath
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Overcoming obstacles, persevering and finding purpose
"Healing Journey's" by Cynthia Victoria Lynn
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Faith and determination - a great combination
"Lost late at night in N.C." by Julie Jordan Scott
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Overcoming abusive relationships
"Domestic Abuse Survivor" by Denise
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Honesty builds strength and character
"A Right Way and a Wrong Way" by Roger Dean Kiser
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Take time to learn from others
"Blessed by Simplicity" by Kathy Norris
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Tune in to experiencing Joy
"The Dance" by Margaret Feathers
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Brighten up a sick child's day
"Conner's Story" by Marsha Jordan
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Letting go and finding Peace
"Just for Today I Want to be at Peace"
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What will you make of yourself?
"America" by Roger Dean Kiser
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*****April 23, 2003*****

Feedback from Kentucky Artist Gloria Wachtel after workshop
Exploring beliefs about being a woman
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Overcoming negative feedback and following your passion
It Can't be Done! by Josh Hinds
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Letting go of preconceived ideas to become a new you
Who can you be? by Warren Redman
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Strong Empact from Written Communication
Mailbox Encourager by Joyce Heiser
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Overcoming Difficulties of labouring in the mills
Between the Mill and the Stars by Ronnie Bray
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***** March 25, 2003 *****

***Featured Topics this month:

*Special Gifts Brightening Those Last Hours

A Song From Heaven -  Bobby Smith [email protected]

A Soft Heart & Hard Boiled Eggs -  Ronnie Braymailto:[email protected]

*Facing Fears: anxiety & panic

The Mighty MACkinaw Attack - Diane Dean White   mailto:[email protected]

Another Second Chance -  Bob Perks [email protected]

*Testing Life's Experiences

Reality Check: Frustrating anger quelled by a child
Lessons from a Child -  Elliott Teters [email protected]

Choosing to deal with tests in life 
by following one's heart
Follow the Light -  Ruth Gallant  [email protected]

***** March 3, 2003 *****

 A Lesson for a Lifetime -  Janet Seever
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