Discoveries of a Wanderer

Written by Jana Melpolder   America has been through a long and difficult journey throughout its 10 years after 9/11. This decade of loss and recovery not only belongs to Americans, but also to the family members that lost a loved one on September 11th. These families live in New York, around the United States,…

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Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than fear. – Ambrose Redmoon     Check out other inspiring quotes and resources: Motivational Quotes on Strength The Lord Is My Strength: the 23rd Psalm 8 Bible Quotes for the Depressed A Prayer for Safe Travel

I’m not going to lie. I’ve never owned a car and I’m 27 years old. I’ve been a licensed driver for 10 years but never with my own set of wheels. Before you think, “that’s crazy or weird,” let me explain why. First off, I want to save money. I’ve lived in different cities for…

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“It’s always too early to quit.” – Norman Vincent Peale   “Never let the fear of striking out get in your way.” – Babe Ruth    “You are never a loser until you quit trying.” – Mike Ditka   “There’s an important difference between giving up and letting go.” – Jessica Hatchigan   “The future…

What would you give up so that others could have life-giving water and food? Right now over 12 million in the Horn of Africa are in danger of dying simply because there isn’t enough food to go around. Around 30,000 children have already died because of the crisis. But you can make a difference. Donate just $10…

Check out this prayer from Beliefnet’s prayer library: God of heaven and earth, God who carries our lives and the lives of our whole community in your hands, be with us in the peril of this day/night. Help us to release our anxieties and fears into those same caring hands, knowing in faith that your…

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Slavery is not only a thing of the past that we read about in school. It’s something that happens every day. It’s something that’s as modern as Twitter and Smartphones. It’s something that’s a harsh reality for many men, women, and children around the world. And it’s also something that you and I can fight against. Learning about a social…

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