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“No temptation has overtaken you except such as is common to man; but God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will also make the way of escape, that you may be able to bear it.”—1 Corinthians 10:13

Volume 11 Number 5

June 2009

Learning How to Bounce Back
By Linda LaBissoniere, M.Ed., Licensed Counselor

These three steps can help you defeat life’s challenges and tap into the power of resilience.

Be Not Deceived!
By Gregory Dullum

Here are seven steps to avoid being deceived in these last days!

Set Your Anchors!
By Dianne Clark

Several precarious boating experiences brought home the spiritual lessons of having a strong and secure anchor! Here are six ways to stay firmly attached to God’s anchor.

Surviving the Bullies:
A Story of Answered Prayer
By Sherrie Giddens

God can sometimes answer the simplest of prayers in the most surprising of ways.

I Am the Biggest Loser, and You Can Be Too!
By Janet Treadway

I hope my story and the food tips included at the end will inspire and help you reach or maintain a healthy weight.

Letters to the Editor

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