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setbacks

December 14, 2016

Feeding a Hunger

Hunger isn’t always about a lack of food. As Colette Decker learned growing up, it can also be a longing for a better life. A small business owner in Montana, Decker believes we can reach our dreams by embracing our hungers with creativity and passion.
May 23, 2016

The Faith That Brings Me Peace

Betsy Chalmers has been separated from her husband for over 30 years because he is serving time in a Virginia prison. But Chalmers believes in remaining faithful to her husband and her marriage.
October 27, 2015

Failure

In order to succeed you have to fail. I’ve failed many times before and I wanted to give up. I’m almost certain that all people who’ve made something of themselves failed multiple times. In this essay I want to explain...
July 1, 2015

I believe in adversity

I believe in adversity. I believe that any challenge that stands in my way will be conquered. Every time I am knocked down or fall, I will get back up stronger physically, mentally, and emotionally. Without adversity, I wouldn't be...
June 17, 2015

The Carousel

I believe in second chances. I am speaking of real second chances, the opportunity to somehow, in some way, make up for past misjudgments. The first time I climbed aboard life’s carousel, I just wanted to ride and have fun....
June 2, 2015

Doctor’s Orders

There are many things to believe in nowadays. Religions, philosophies, political systems, credos... the list goes on. I personally do not subscribe to any of these. I suppose you could say that I am not much of a “believer.” I...
April 21, 2015

This is Why I Believe in God

There are many reasons why I believe in God. I believe in that nothing in this world is coincidence. I believe that everything that happens in this world is governed by fate. I believe that something (or someone) has to...
March 3, 2015

Life or Something Like It

I believe in movies. I believe film has the power to take possession of people and drag them into another world. Cinema detaches me from reality and I’m placed in these stories so deeply all of my senses are involved....
December 11, 2014

Second Chances

I believe in second chances. When you’re a kid second chances are a dime a dozen, it seems no matter how many times you make a mistake there’s always someone ready to forgive and forget. This seems to fade as...