Twenty-year-old American gymnast Shawn Johnson is a four-time Olympic gold and silver medalist; a national- and world-champion athlete. Already a popular role model to all ages, in 2009 she captured the national spotlight again when she won the widely popular Dancing with the Stars. Yet Shawn is no stranger to hard work and adversity.
America teeters on a precipice. In the midst of financial turmoil, political uncertainty, declining morality, the constant threat of natural disasters, and myriad other daunting challenges, many wonder what the future holds for this once-great nation. Will history’s greatest democracy stage a miraculous comeback, returning to the forefront of the world’s economic and spiritual stage? Can America’s religious past be repeated today with a third Great Awakening? Or will the rise of China, Russia, and other nations, coupled with the US’s internal struggles, send her into a decline from which there can be no return?
Like millions of other women, CNN’s Headline News and truTV’s In Session anchor Christi Paul blamed herself for the emotional abuse heaped on her by her first husband, whose violent, profanity-laced tirades left her feeling as though she had no value, no self-worth, and nowhere to turn for help.
Then one day, when Christi was taking refuge in a church parking lot, the verse “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding” popped into her head. In that moment, she realized she did have someplace to turn after all. Holding fast to her faith, Christi began the arduous process of rebuilding her self-image and regaining control of her life.
Daily Pulse - Genesis 2:2-3 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Sometimes raising teenagers can be like sending an astronaut into space. You may remember the very early space probes launched from Cape Canaveral in the 1960s that created anxiety for the safety of the astronaut. It was especially intense when the spacecraft was re-entering the earth's atmosphere.
Parents need to make a concerted effort to build bridges to their kids, starting very early to have fun as a family, laughing and talking and doing things that bond the generations together. That's the best way I know to disarm the teenage time bomb before the fuse is lit.
You know, there are those who believe so strongly in the value of positive thinking that they see nothing to be gained from that which is negative. Well, I respectfully disagree. It's the balance between the positive and the negative that provides the benefit. Let me illustrate.
Our Anniversary was on June 20th. It was our 20th Anniversary. So, for the first 19 days, I made a post on Facebook teelling my wife something I loved or admired about her each day. Day 20, I posted this video...
Isn't it strange how when we're disturbed over some family problem, we sometimes choose the most obscure or roundabout ways of saying so. I saw a good cartoon recently that showed a double bed to which the wife had nailed vertical two-by-fours to both the headboard and the footboard right in the middle. Then she'd strung barbed wire from one end to the other.
Can a rich man go to Heaven? If you put your trust in your worldly possessions, it is impossible, but with God all things are possible. God wants us to use our blessings as a tool to give, help others and to continue to build his kingdom. He does not want us to be greedy or selfish with our riches.
Jennifer Hollandzen is a true example of selfless. She loves the Lord and feels it is her obligation to give to others who are less fortunate.
The Bible says, “It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle, than for a rich man to enter into the kingdom of God… And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible,” (Mark 10:25-27).
How to share your riches? • Give to others • Share your talents and time • Bless others
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Quest of the Keys, a new fantasy fiction book by author and leadership coach Scotty Sanders, which tells an intriguing and adventurous story while imparting personal development and success principles for young adults.
"Quest" tells of the journey of Decklen, a young man who left home in disgrace only to narrowly escape slavery and death in the Minca Silver Mines. Sworn to return for those he left behind and joined by an unlikely sojourner, he sets out for the majestic realm of Leonesse. Before striking out on his new journey, Decklen receives assistance from the sage Octavius. But rather than swords and strategy, Decklen is presented a locked golden cylinder containing an ancient scroll. Tasked with opening the scroll, Decklen and his companion find themselves on an unexpected path of danger and discovery, in search of hidden keys that unlock the true secrets to success…and determine the fate of an entire kingdom.
It's easy to get caught up in all the darkness and despair in the world we live in, and in doing so, we often fail to see all the beauty that surrounds us in this life. Today's video is a heartwarming reminder that the love we show each other prevails--it will make your heart happy!
Daily Pulse - 1 Thessalonians 4:11 Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, just as we told you...
**UPDATE! Karen has received over $500,000 in donations from caring souls across the world. She has also began receiving apologies from the kids who taunted her. Her current salary is around $15,000 so this incredible donation will allow her to retire early and comfortably!!** This is proof the good overcomes evil. It's incredibly hard to believe that 13 year-old children would be capable of such hateful bulling to their kind and patient bus monitor, Karen Klein. While this emotional story is hard to stomach, God has yet again used a tragic circumstance for so much good! The incredible outpouring Karen has received from all around the world has touched her heart...and ours too! Thank you Karen, for being a shining example of forgiveness and compassion! God bless you!! https://www.indiegogo.com/loveforkarenhklein?c=home **we apologize that the video temporarily loaded only halfway through--it has since been fixed**
We often wonder if God is speaking to us. But perhaps a more appropriate question would be, Are we listening? Journey with Doug through his day as God speaks. Buy it here: https://www.worshiphousemedia.com/mini-movies/11634/God-Speaks
There are some facts of nature that never fail to astound me. For instance, did you know that before it snows, fir trees will retract their branches so the weight of the snow they'll have to bear is reduced?
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