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While watching "I am number four" recently, I was struck by how much I wanted to possess super powers. I want to be the superhero and 'save the day.' Cliché, I know . . . but true! That got me thinking about the real life heroes that I've had (and continue to have) in my life: My father, my grandfather, and of course, my wife.  These are all people who have impacted me in truly special ways.

This year I was given the opportunity to work with another hero of mine. Standing up for the sanctity of human life, Brad Mattes' daily ...

I can still remember where I was on the morning of 9/11 . . . I'd just arrived at the office after hearing news on the car radio about a plane which had crashed into the one of the twin towers.  

Slowly, the full tragic story began to unfold . . .  in shock and horror, we all soon realized that this was a day we would never forget. 

This September marks the 10^th anniversary of 9/11 and even as we all recall where we were on that fateful morning, Anne Graham Lotz underscores God is sending us a wake up call ...

A major impact in any fundraising communication is saying, "thank you!"

It's too often neglected in strategy and in implementation.

I recently received an example of an excellent "thank you" from an organization I support--not just financially, but as a volunteer for the past 22 years.  They have never taken me for granted--and this recent letter is proof of that.

Just a few notes!  The letter is a monthly "form" letter, obviously personalized.  It's thanking me for my monthly contribution.  For additional "wow" factor they could have acknowledged my contribution as a volunteer advocate.  But that's only ...

I'm a competitive person. Naturally, therefore, I like to win! That's why I chose the winning team in life. Yes. Life!  I don't need to worry about the future - no matter what happens I will be OK because I have victory in Christ.

Sometimes, however, I don't live as if I am a winner. I feel the weight of the world on my shoulders and I forget that the most important thing in life has already been taken care of.

This is why I'm so thankful that Pastor Max Lucado encourages me to set my ...

When traveling down life's path we sometimes come up to forks in the road, trees of cool shade and deserts of harsh heat. And, we also come to stop at the mile markers along the way. Reminders of where we've been and how far we've traveled.

A milestone that I see coming up along my life's path is the two-year mark since my husband was laid-off from his job. And, I'm grateful. Grateful that the Lord has kept His promise to never leave us, grateful that our community has rallied around us and grateful that ...

Think you're beary good at trivia?  Bear with us!

1 - Jellystone occupants. 

2 - Golf great.

3 - Had no hair.

4 - Tubby little buddy all stuffed with fluff.   

5 - The polite immigrant from Peru found in a London train station. 

6 - Wocka, wocka, wocka!  

7 - Mr. Crimson Tide.  

8 - Spokesman for the U.S. Forest Service.  Think!   

9 - Mowgli's mainstay.  

10 - Chewed by millions, eventually had their own TV series. 

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