Faith
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Lessons in suffering
During Mike Atkinson’s 14-month journey with kidney failure, he has discovered that “while physical ailments can bring you down, there…
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Not just a moment
When I was 13, my mom died. The last interaction I had with her when she was conscious was awkward.…
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Hollywood reality
In the shadow of show-biz glitz the homeless dwell while Christian ministries set out to help them. Movie fans in…
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A legacy of love | Faith, partnership undergird 7-decade marriage
Mitch Sullivan stood outside the shop window, gawking at a large heart-shaped box teeming with chocolates. It had been about…
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Beyond Google love
We live in a world obsessed with love. It’s hard to read a book or watch a movie or even…
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Musician’s charity work strikes a chord with kids
Lamar Lacañgan had just come off of a multi-year tour with his singing group, Kindred Three, and time became his…
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Blueprint for grace | Contractor rebuilds crumbled foundation of life
Craig Griffin had been there before. He was more than familiar with the sprawling grounds, the asphalt walking track with…
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Point blank | Shooting alters singer’s direction
Lamar Lacañgan was sitting in the driver’s seat of his car. Next to him was Tony, a friend from high…
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Stumbling in the dark
My mornings begin in darkness. I’m up at 5:00 a.m. For some of you, you roll over and see your…
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Thrivent angels raise funds for homeless youth
Two millennia after angels harkened the arrival of Jesus’ birth, a different team of angels, assisted by a Thrivent Action…