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Are You Listening?

Are You Listening?

July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Are You Listening? By Shannon Hembree Mother Daughter http://www.sxc.hu/photo/378347 You’re screaming, you’re crying, you’re writing in your diary about how your mom will never understand you. A song like “Jar of Hearts” is playing while you’re in the car with your mom. You look at her and wonder if she gets it – if she understands that listening to that song is like having your life laid bare in the lyrics. She doesn’t even notice. She just keeps going on and on about your latest math test. She used to understand you – talk to you – listen to you. What happened? The... [Read the full story]

DIY Fun

Spell Out Your Name

Spell Out Your Name

July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Spell Out Your Name Written by: Jill Sheets Picture credits: Jill Sheets Spell out your name There are many creative things that you can put on your wall. So we decided that it was time for a do it yourself craft that cover some of the bare spots on your wall. For this craft we used: Heart Letters Wood Shaped Hearts. You will need enough to spell out your name. Sparkly Glitter Glue Sparkly Glitter Glue Ribbon Ribbon Paint Red and Black paint. Glue (Any type that will work for fabric) Paint Heart The first thing you will want to do is paint both sides, front and back, of the heart with the... [Read the full story]

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Christian influenced musical duo Commission

Christian influenced musical duo Commission

July 26, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Chit Chatting with Commission Written by: Jill Sheets Commission Picture credit: Double AK Family Records Recently, Relate had the honor of interviewing Commission, who are musical duo from London. Continue reading to learn more about this brother singing group. R: Tell us about yourself? C: Commission- consists of brothers Tope “Icie” and Gabriel “Bless MC” Chiedozie. We live in West side of London. R: When did you start to sing? Was that something you always wanted to do? C: Sing! (laughs), I wish. Lyrically, we started quite a few years ago. We wouldn’t say it was something that... [Read the full story]

Career Corner

Words of Wisdom

Words of Wisdom

July 22, 2010 · 1 Comment 

Words of Wisdom Written by Ellen Marie Hawkins http://www.sxc.hu/browse.phtml?f=download&id=740285&redirect=photo Words of Wisdom We’re about halfway through the summer. I’m still counting down the days and am having troubles staying motivated. When that happens, I have a little book full of quotes that helps me find the right perspective and my attitude readjusted. Read on, girls, and you’ll be inspired to work a little harder and do a little extra with a smile. Even in the heat. Procrastination I am disciplined. To a point. Even I like to put things off until the last minute. “We... [Read the full story]

Going Global

The Face of Love in Action: Mercy Ships

The Face of Love in Action: Mercy Ships

July 21, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The Face of Love in Action: Mercy Ships By Jenna Quentin Mercy Ships Desiring to follow the example of Jesus, Mercy Ships state their vision of “seeking to become the face of love in action, bringing hope and healing to the poor.” Started in 1978 by Don and Deyon Stephens, Mercy Ships began with a converted Italian cruise liner, renamed the Anastasis. Since then, Mercy Ships have served in seventy countries directly helping more than two and a half million people. At this time, the fleet consists of a sole ship, Africa Mercy, serving this year in Togo, West Africa. Originally a Danish rail... [Read the full story]

Fanny Pack Blog

The Fanny Pack Blog

The Fanny Pack Blog

July 27, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

The Fanny Pack Blog Texts and drawings by Sarah Tyler Good things to do on… Sunny Days … sunny days: Walk barefoot Sing Here Comes the Sun Eat ice cream Shop Plant beans in cotton Wear a dress Dance in front of the mirror Read Pride and Prejudice Fall in love Feel pretty Be happy Rainy Days … rainy days: Wear slippers Listen to Rainy days and Mondays Write a love letter Sleep Cook Clean out the closet Hug someone (or a Teddy bear) Read Wuthering Heights Fall in love with the wrong guy Feel pretty Be happy  Read More →

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