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Unmasking stereotypes ...

with contributions from David G. Shields, Rita Polatin, David D. Hohle, Denise Ellott Shane, Jean Stark Hebenstreit

Ever had something you've always assumed to be true suddenly proved false? That's what happened to these authors when colleagues, neighbors, even perfect strangers, behaved in refreshingly unpredictable ways. Each learned a lesson about the stereotypes he or she had accepted—and about what's really true.

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Overcoming fear of the flesh

By Susan Mack

Now, I heard God's assurance that He was not afraid, and that He didn't see any disease.

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How my friend saved me from suicide

By Laura Matthews

YOUR DECISIONS A new feature debuts in this slot this week: articles we hope will help readers, when faced with major decisions, turn to God and make the right choices. The first concerns facing suicide and choosing life.

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Confidence means not being afraid to start

By Katherine Hildreth

As this author learned, you needn't be able to see your destination before beginning your voyage. God will guide you each step of the way.

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"IMMORTAL memory"

By Robert J. Rowan

You always have access to God's ideas. As a matter of fact, you can't escape them.

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Dealing with rude behavior—Jesus' way

By Sharon Slaton Howell

Peacemaking takes more than a willingness to bite one's tongue.

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Sin is not a pretty picture

By Barbara Beattie Wyly

Ever wonder how you'd capture the beauty of repentance and reformation on a canvas? This author found an answer in her daughter's smiling face.

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SPIRITUAL GOALS MAKE A DIFFERENCE

D. Maxine James

One day my grandson, while visiting me in my art studio, said, "This room is so different from the rest of the house.

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The vision thing

By Nathan A. Talbot

Whether you need vision to make a dream come true or just to get through the day, there's a reliable source you can turn to for a practical, empowering spiritual perspective.