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Serving the Families That Lost a Loved One on 9/11
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Jana Melpolder
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,…
Video: Blind 9/11 Survivor Talks About Being Guided Out of the Twin Towers
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Jana Melpolder
You can also check out: Beliefnet Editors Share Their Experiences of September 11th Beliefnet Bloggers Talk About What They Were Doing on 9/11
Have the Courage to Push Yourself
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Jana Melpolder
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
If They Can Walk, I Can Walk. But I Just Don’t Want to…
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Jana Melpolder
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…
Photos: Friendship in the Most Unexpected Places
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Jana Melpolder
Photos are provided by the Beliefnet Community member Callielou. Join the growing Beliefnet Community and talk about your faith, ask questions on relationships, and check out other fun photos!
Inspiring Quotes for Challenging Times
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Jana Melpolder
“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 One Thing Would YOU Give Up?
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Jana Melpolder
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…
A Prayer for Shelter Against the Storm
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Jana Melpolder
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…
Watch What Sponsoring Just One Child Can Do
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Jana Melpolder
[bcvideo vid=”1127367442001″ pid=”96582452001″ height=”410″ width=”480″] Video created by Jamie Flora
Yes, Sadly Slavery Still Exists
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Jana Melpolder
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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