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THE 'GRAVITY' OF THE SITUATION

BY NATHAN A. TALBOT

Challenging the concept of gravity may not be first on your to-do list. But as certain as this physical force appears to be, there's an even higher law governing you and the universe.

SPEAKING OF WEIGHT...

Excerpts from an online discussion at tmcyouth.com.

REAL BEAUTY IS MORE THAN SKIN DEEP

BY AMY RICHMOND

After hearing a surprising conversation in her exercise class, this writer puts pen to paper and shares her inspiration on beauty, weight, and feeling satisfied with who you are.

SEEING THE REAL ME

NAME REMOVED BY REQUEST

During her sophomore year in college, a young woman faces down her struggles with eating disorders, and finds freedom as she recognizes her spiritual innocence.

DOWNSIZE WITH A SPIRITUAL UPGRADE

BY EVAN MEHLENBACHER

Getting the weight off isn't just about shedding excess pounds—it can about throwing off mental weights through a spiritual perspective that makes life buoyant.

FORGIVENESS— KEY TO EFFECTIVE PRAYER

BILL FABIAN

I PRAY UNTIL I'M CONVINCED THAT NO ONE CAN BE A VICTIM OF MALICE, JUDGMENT, JEALOUSY, OR MISUNDERSTANDING.

THE LIGHT OF YOUR LIFE

JILL AARON

BECAUSE SPIRITUAL LIGHT HAS ITS SOURCE IN GOD, DIVINE LOVE, IT'S IMPOSSIBLE TO HIDE IT OR HOARD IT.

THE PRACTICE IS MY INEFFABLE JOY

JOAN C. TRAVIS

I'VE LOVED LEARNING THAT PRACTITIONERS ARE DOWN-TO-EARTH REGULAR FOLK — ALL WHILE BEING AVAILABLE TO PRAY FOR OTHERS.

Prayer on the ice

Lucia, 11

An ice hockey player turns to God when she's injured by a fellow teammate.

THERE IS AN ANSWER

BY JULI BAUER

Caught in a stalled car with no way out during a traffic jam, this writer reached out for God's creative guidance.

Thoughts for post-election promise in Kenya

BY JOSEPH WAWERU KAMENJU

A fraudulent December election set off violent riots in Kenya, stirring up past grievances that are now ripe for elimination through prayer.

BREAK OUT OF THE GENETIC CODE

BY DANIEL SCOTT

While genetic research has yielded some benefits for humanity, it also claims to determine our health, thoughts, and longevity. But does it really?