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What is Life Without a Dream? - Avis Ward
Why’d they stop dreaming, we wonder? What happened? Perhaps a better question is what didn’t happen? We remember them when we were young, bright and filled with promise. They were competitive, the ‘brightest in the class" and filled with pride. You know the type or have seen them, I’m sure. We... Submitted 4 years 249 days ago.

Bum Has a Name - - Steve Radford
Working near the intersection of Mockingbird and Stemmons in Dallas, Texas, I used to see a bum standing on the corner. He was small in stature. His hair, skin and clothing were road-dirt grey. I would drive past him day after day. He held a sign that said "Help if you can" or sometimes something... Submitted 4 years 294 days ago.

What Can You Do When You Don't Want To Move - Susan Thom
She grew up in a home she loved. Her parents provided security and nurturing. She was safe, and that made her feel as if the walls were a shawl, drawn around her shoulders. She was close to town, so she and her girlfriend could walk down and go to Woolworth's for a coke on Saturdays. Her... Submitted 4 years 294 days ago.

How to Achieve Success When You Miss an Opportunity - - Winifred Bragg MD
On November 5 when the Alabama-Crimson Tide played the LSU-Tigers, Alabama had many missed opportunities; they missed four field goals. These missed field goals proved critical since LSU ultimately won by three points. Losing by such a narrow margin made the pain of missing the field goals hurt... Submitted 36 days 14 hours ago.

Sentenced to Life in Bed, but I Escaped - Karen Goeller CSCS
Sentenced to Life in Bed, but I Escaped By Karen Goeller, CSCS I have defied the odds more than once, but right now I will tell you about my lymphedema. In October 1991 I had major cancer surgery. A malignant melanoma was removed from my right thigh and my lymph nodes were removed from my... Submitted 80 days 14 hours ago.

"Changeless Times In Changing Times" - revruc1
Changeless Times In Changing Times It does not take brilliance to know that God Himself does not change. However, time continues to move. That makes God changeless in these changing times. Adam and Eve had an opportunity to be sinless and without death while in the garden. The garden was a... Submitted 124 days 5 hours ago.

Have You Ever Broken God’s Heart? What is Sin? - - Marijo Phelps
What comes to mind when you hear the word “sin”? I found some notes in my Bible and am sorry to say that I don’t know who the speaker was. Those notes were so good it prompted me to study and write this article. When I am writing or speaking I most often use the phrase... Submitted 173 days 2 hours ago.

A Guide to Inspirational Speaking - - Jessie Snyder
Are you an articulate speaker? Have you surpassed many adversities? Do you have a story to tell that will motivate or inspire others? Then you might want to consider becoming an inspirational speaker. An inspirational speaker is someone who gives speeches intended to motivate and/or inspire... Submitted 196 days 18 hours ago.

Never Give Up!!!: Seven Secrets to Creating More Success In Your Life - - Winifred Bragg MD
Never Give Up!!!! We’ve all heard those words before, but do we believe them? As a physician who specializes in treating patients with spinal and orthopedic pain, I often tell my patients—Never give up. Like many of you, I enjoy watching basketball. But what can we learn from... Submitted 199 days 17 hours ago.

The Aids Prayer - - Jessie Snyder
AIDS! What is it? Where did it come from? Do we really know? Only God knows the true answer; we just have to learn to live with it. Each day I pray for: God to give me the strength to make it through any obstacle that might be in my way. Give me the courage to tell my stories; so that... Submitted 217 days 6 hours ago.

Welcome An Enemy and Step Up Higher To Success - Teppie and Christina Chartomatsidis
You may not be competing with anyone, however there may be those who observe you who may feel that what you are doing affects them to the point that they decide that you are their competition! When you are the target of acts of abuse such as betrayal, jealousy and hate by your workmates... Submitted 229 days 4 hours ago.

Oh Happy Day - A Song, A City, A Preacher Man Living the Lyrics - Julian Price
“Oh happy day, oh happy day, since Jesus washed my sins away” begins the chorus of the 18 th century hymn made popular in 1969 by the Edwin Hawkins Singers. The hymn itself, like many of the great hymns of old has an “anonymous” in its author slot, although the most famous... Submitted 252 days 1 hour ago.

Why God didn't listen to our prayers…? - Chiradeep
It was at 3:30 am in the morning on 28th January 2011, when my mom called me. I was shocked to see her number flashing on my cell at that hour of the night. I answered her call in fear and she told me crying, “Danny is no more…” On 25 th of Jan, this year my 21 year old... Submitted 321 days 3 hours ago.

Make a Difference - You Can Make a Difference Living Your Dream - - Alicia Isaacs
Ever stopped to wonder why you have the talents that you do? The gifts and dreams you have were not embedded in your make up just for your own enjoyment. You were born for this time period on the earth to make a difference living your dream easily and effortlessly. Some things you do... Submitted 1 year 98 days ago.

It’s Never Too Late, And Life Gives Us As Many Chances As We Need - Jennifer Stewart
I went on a script-writing course this past weekend, in Johannesburg. It was put on by the NFVF, a government sponsored organization which funds TV, film and documentary development. Over a period of about 3 or 4 years I've submitted 4 different script ideas to them and they've rejected them all... Submitted 1 year 125 days ago.

Life Passes So Quickly: Is There a Next Time Round? - Jennifer Stewart
Life passes too quickly. Getting to grips with that can be quite a challenge: yearning to be able to accomplish or even just try everything that burns within, having to accept the reality that you just can't do it all, some of it is going to have to remain a vision in your mind. What happens to... Submitted 1 year 140 days ago.

It's All About Connection - Michael Buble, where are you?! - Jennifer Stewart
Lately I've had a whole lot of frustrated emotion building up. Stormy Weather. Remember Robert de Niro in Analyze This , when Billy Crystal suggests he let out his frustration on a pillow? Well, I didn't quite take out a gun, but I did let loose on pillows. What a pleasure! Not trying to... Submitted 1 year 146 days ago.

Why I like telling people that; I like you! - Craig B
I was 26 years old. A few weeks before I had heard the news that my father had incurable leukemia. And here we were standing in the kitchen and I'm hearing my dad say to me; " Craig, there is a great regret that I have never put my arm around your shoulder and told you how much I love you! " It... Submitted 1 year 169 days ago.

Time To Say Goodbye - - Grace O'Malley
Dear Anxiety, You and I have been together for what seems like forever. For the longest time I considered you part of my family. You helped define who I am and how I treated people. When everyone else left me, you stayed by me: loyal, dedicated and unwavering. How do I tell you that I have... Submitted 1 year 178 days ago.

The Strong Rope of Trust - Camille Strate
It's easy to trust whilst things are good. When you're in your groove and everything seems to be flowing like warm chocolate, there's no reason to doubt whatever you happen to believe in. Whether it's Cosmic Justice, Karma, God, Jehovah, Allah, Micky Mouse, Fate, Destiny, Luck, or some Magic... Submitted 1 year 180 days ago.

Out of the Muck, Into the Joy: A Lesson in Shifting - - Camille Strate
GET OUT OF YOUR HEAD! That's what she said after she'd listened to my rantings. She was doing what she does best: offering insights from her gut. I love her for that. She doesn't pull any punches or tip-toe around stuff. She says it like she sees it...with love and sometimes brutal honesty. But... Submitted 1 year 185 days ago.

Random Acts of Kindness ~ The Ripple Effect - - Camille Strate
Isn't it odd how some folks find it 'easier' to be kind to strangers than to those they know? I've often wondered about this and I'vehad more than my share of spats over it. That was then. This is now. Nowadays, I don't even bother pointing it out. I figure it's one of those things folks just... Submitted 1 year 205 days ago.

Staying True To Myself: A Poem. - Kenny St.pierre
I yawned through a monstrous cup of coffee, then wandered inside my mind. Undressing those thoughts that appeared warm, and didn't fret when others seemed unkind. I scattered the pages of ideas I'd saved, and studied them very well. And after I knitted... Submitted 1 year 235 days ago.

Overcoming Adversity - A walk through Hard Times - - Abhy Medkul
There is no teacher like adversity. The lines from Shakespeare's work "As You Like It" are a whole measure of truth packed into a few words. The duke is banished into the Forest of Arden . It proves to be a difficult time for one who has led a life of comfort and luxury and where pomp and show of... Submitted 1 year 253 days ago.

In His Hands - - Kim Condemarin
Come walk with me child, and I will give peace to your mind, heart, soul, and you're tired and broken body. I will be the pillow whereupon you may lay your weary head. Cast your worries at my feet, for I am anxious your staff to be. I long to shoulder your burdens, lighten your heavy load... Submitted 1 year 269 days ago.