Tag: faith
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One Run at a Time: Turning Loss into Hope
My father was 62 years young when he died of cancer, leaving behind a loving wife, three daughters, and a new grandchild. Anyone who has lost a loved one knows the pain and emptiness that suddenly appear, and how those feelings can linger for years. Because my father was so young when he passed, I…
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Complicity in Silence: The Russian Orthodox Church’s role in the War on Ukraine
In times of conflict, the Church has historically been a beacon of hope, a moral compass guiding humanity toward peace, justice, and truth. Yet, when it comes to the war in Ukraine, the leadership of the Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) has tragically failed both its own followers and the world. By aligning itself with the…
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Witnessing Acts of Kindness
I’ve added a category on my site called ‘Acts of Kindness,’ with the hope of uplifting not only my spirits but also those of my subscribers and readers. Having done some research, I have found some interesting facts on how acts of kindness can impact one’s well-being. According to the Harvard Health Publishing they have…
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Is it that Hard to be Kind?
Did you ever have one of those days where it felt like everyone seemed to be against you? Well, yesterday I unfortunately had one of those day. Every person I interacted with was either short with me or just plain rude and condescending. Even some emails I received seemed curt and mean. I told myself…
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A Review from BookLife
I submitted my book, “A Quest to discover the essense of faith” to be reviewed by a professional at “Publisher Weekly.” The mission of BookLife Reviews is to support indie authors and publishers through one of the most challenging parts of self-publishing. The selected reviewer typically is an expert in the genre or field of…
Lisa VanPatten 