Tag: God
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Rags to riches–Oprah Winfrey
Oprah Winfrey was born in Mississippi to a poor unwed teenaged mother. She was raped when she was only nine years old, an experience that must have been very traumatic. She ran away from home at age 13 after suffering years of sexual abuse from a cousin, uncle and a family friend. She gave birth…
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Better to be rich or poor?
Russell Conwell was a writer, lawyer, orator, university founder, philanthropist, and Baptist preacher about 100 years ago. He delivered one speech over 6000 times, called “Acres of Diamonds.” This speech was about a man who traveled to the Middle East and heard his guide tell a story about a man who left home looking for…
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The invisible world
Rainy day people always seem to know when it’s time to call. ~Gordon Lightfoot Have you ever been feeling down and someone who cares about you calls out of the blue even though he had no way of knowing you were down? It is as if they could sense your sadness even though they were…
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Don’t take no for an answer
What if your manager came to you and said that if you work hard for six months you will be promoted to a much higher position with much better pay. But you would have to do the following: work hard (could say work smarter, not harder) work a few extra hours when needed, find ways…
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Love is the most powerful force (lose weight)
I have lost five pounds already and since I have changed my eating habits I know I am losing more weight. It may sound strange, but love can help you lose weight. If you love having a healthy, attractive body more than you love eating too much you will soon lose weight. If you love…
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