A life of significance
Gary and Diane Heavin are founders of Curves International, the world’s largest fitness franchise company, and the secret to their success, says Gary, was having the right priorities
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Motives of a mass murderer
by Bill Muehlenberg
There are a lot of unanswered questions surrounding the latest mass killing, this time in the United Kingdom.
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How to prevent I.D. theft
Family Finance
by Chuck Thompson and Jim Armstrong
How can someone steal an identity? By obtaining your name, credit card number, and other pieces of personal identification without your knowledge to establish a parallel identity.
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Timeless puzzles
Conundrum.A riddle, the answer to which involves a pun or play on words,
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Miracles don’t just happen
One family’s incredible response to cancer and a deformed unborn child
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Every one is unique
Better Parenting
by David and Charissa Scotford
I never wanted to have robot-like ‘cookie cutter kids’. Instead, I wanted our children to be able to develop their own unique gifts, talents and personalities. While we do have certain standards of manners and behavior, we also want them to have the freedom to develop as individuals.
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Love lost and found
After many suicide attempts, Jennifer is so thankful they failed
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Dealing with disappointment
Tips for Life
by Alan Bailey
Anyone who hasn’t felt keen disappointment in life hasn’t lived. In some ways we even set ourselves up for it. I saw some football fans on screen saying that winning or losing wasn’t a matter of life and death — it was more serious than that!
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The antidote to racism
By Peter Brain
Racist remarks have raised their ugly head once again amongst us. We are told that racist slurs are common in sport. This should not surprise us because they seem to be common in everyday thinking.
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Suicide not the solution
Hoping to escape traumatic childhood experiences that he now believes were not anyone’s fault, Sean Zemunik tasted heroin for the first time at 16, and his ensuing drug addiction and deep-seated anger proved to be a deeply troubling combination.
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Is your mobile phone secure?
Computers & Technology
by Darryl Budge
Consider for a moment what the data on your phone could be used for if it fell into the wrong hands.
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Daddy, don’t swallow me!
Believe It or Not
by David Cook
Cardinal fish are small reef-dwelling fish that are found in tropical and temperate seas. (This photo is of the red-striped cardinal fish, Apogon victoriae, off the coast of Western Australia.)
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It felt so right!
Former serial offender Rick Milligan tells why he was ready for a new life outside prison
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Straight in the eye
By Perry Smith
Do you wish you could look at people unashamedly?
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Right foods for peak exercise performance
Healthy Living
with Miriam Thyer
(BSc. Nutrition, BSc. Health Promotion)
Whether you are an aspiring athlete, a casual exerciser or a weekend warrior, a healthy diet is essential for ensuring peak sporting performance.
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‘Life ain’t meaningless’
Wayne’s confusion about life led to a nervous breakdown
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Could God love someone like me?
Yes, He LOVES you and has a plan for your life
We read in God‘s word: "God so loved the world
that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life" (John 3:16)
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Mayor Giuliani’s inspiration
A LITTLE NUDGE
by Karl Faase
Rudolph Giuliani was New York's mayor when the planes hit the twin towers of the World Trade Centre. He led New York through the aftermath and clean up process, going to hundreds of funerals of friends and city firemen, who died in the tragedy.
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‘I agree’
by John Hutchinson
Two of our most dynamic words must surely be, ‘I agree.’
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Honesty: the best policy?
Building Better Marriages
By Rob Furlong
I was recently asked by a lady going through a traumatic divorce about the subject of honesty.
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Growing a topiary sculpture
Garden Time
By Hank Reeve
Commonly sighted at manicured public gardens and the grounds of wealthy estates, topiary looks attractive in any garden and will never go out of vogue. Though many nurseries carry finished specimens (at a price), growing topiary can be a source of great satisfaction and challenge to the home gardener.
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What’s slowing you down?
On Lake Isabella, an hour east of Bakersfield, California, some folks who were new to boating, were having a problem: they couldn’t get their brand new motor boat to go fast. It was very sluggish in almost every maneuver, no matter how much power was applied. After about an hour of trying to make it go, they crept to a nearby marina and asked for help. A thorough topside check revealed everything in perfect working condition, so one of the marina guys jumped in the water to check underneath. He came u
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Triple Crown threat
Sport
Former drug addict poised for top prize
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