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LIVE— to discover your real worth
WHEN I GOT TO KNOW Patricia several years ago, one of the things that struck me was her delight in what she was learning every day about life with God at the center. She wasn't full of religious talk, but she brimmed with joy.
When you read her story [see sidebar], you'll see she didn't get to that place easily. Suicidal thoughts tormented her for years. But healing power sprang her from that mental prison. Patricia wouldn't claim to have solved all life's problems, and yet she has discovered her worth in God's eyes and seen that she has something to give to the world. Now she can look people in the eye, laugh, love, and live unashamed in a way she didn't think possible in earlier years.
Anyone can experience the power of spiritual truth to end self destructive thoughts. No matter how hopeless or ruined you feel, God knows you as His/Her worthy and loved idea, and as such you can't be controlled by these hateful thoughts. Surrendering to the truth of your spiritual identity will defeat awful monsters that feel as if they're you. Anyone who wants to change for the better can certainly live without shame, fear, and the desire to die.
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May 7, 2007 issue
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LETTERS
with contributions from WINIFRED BARNARD, BETH YOST, JEANIE SATTERWHITE
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For hearts in need
JENNY ROEMER, STAFF EDITOR
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ITEMS OF INTEREST
with contributions from Mary Jordan
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LIVE— to discover your real worth
BY MARGARET ROGERS
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WHAT I WAS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR IS WHAT I HAVE NOW
PATRICIA ORNETT
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PRAYING OUR WAY out of desperation
BY HELEN CRONIN
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WHEN SOMEONE ASKS FOR HELP
SARAH HYATT
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DON'T COMMIT SUICIDE learn to live joyfully
BY SUSAN RYNERSON
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IMPRESSED, BUT NOT TAUGHT, BY TUT
BY JEREMY CARPER
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DEAR CHILD
BY DAVID ROBERTSON
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EARLY MORNING BREEZE
Joan Hellmund
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STRIVING TO LIVE IN GOD'S CITY
JOY REGES—Reston, Virginia
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THE ULTIMATE LOVE RESERVOIR
JANE GLASSER
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NEVER ABANDONED
ALLISON PHINNEY
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THE TENDER GRACES OF GOD'S LOVE
GREGG MORRIS
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FREED FROM CHRONIC KIDNEY CONDITION
SHELA C. DINIZ
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SEVERE FACIAL BURNS HEALED
KIM C. KORINEK