August 2012

Music Madness

DEAR NORAH: My parents have some strong opinions about the music my siblings and I listen to. What’s your take? – Music Mania from undisclosed location DEAR MUSIC MANIA: There are too many songs on the radio that may have … Continue reading

Start of School Stress!

DEAR NORAH: Classes are starting back up and I’m nervous. How do I become less anxious? – Seriously Stressed from undisclosed location DEAR STRESSED: Spend time in God’s word when you feel this way. I promise it helps! I also … Continue reading

Finding Friends

DEAR NORAH: I’m a loner. How can I branch out and meet new friends? – Lone Wolf from undisclosed location DEAR LONE WOLF: Do you have any hobbies or clubs that you could join to meet new people? Try joining … Continue reading

Now or Later?

DEAR NORAH: I am in process of saving up for a car. However, other possible expenses such as the perfect pair of shoes gets in my way!! What should I do? – Now or Later from undisclosed location DEAR NOW … Continue reading

Churches abroad

Spirituality
Churches abroad

Miranda Wilcox Home churches are not a new experience for me. While I was living in Colorado Springs, I had gone to a home church for most of my young life. I knew it wasn’t what most of my friends … Continue reading

Angry Arguments!

DEAR NORAH: I have recently gotten into argument with my friend? How do we work it out in a Christianly manner? – Fighting Friends from Houston, Texas DEAR FRIENDS: Fighting with friends is always upsetting. The first thing to do … Continue reading

A kingdom of children

Spirituality
A kingdom of children

Miranda Wilcox Someone once said that if you travel somewhere for more than a week, you can say you’ve lived there. If that’s true, then I can say I lived in Vienna for four weeks. It wasn’t an easy experience. … Continue reading

The Matter of Marriage

DEAR NORAH: How do I get out from behind living in my husband’s shadow? I love the Lord but am really tired of always following his lead. Any suggestions on spiritual books I could read that might help? – Sad … Continue reading

The most decorated Olympian ever retires on top

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The most decorated Olympian ever retires on top

Miranda Wilcox Michael Phelps has said Saturday’s race during the London 2012 Olympics was his last as a professional swimmer. There is speculation as to whether or not this statement will remain valid by the 2016 Olympics in Rio. After … Continue reading

Drama on the Job!

DEAR NORAH: A co-worker of mine can be very unkind to those around him. What should I do? – Wounded Worker from undisclosed location DEAR WOUNDED: If it gets to the point where people are having trouble completing their jobs … Continue reading

Under parental patrol!

DEAR NORAH: I want to go into mission work after high school, but my parents would prefer me to go to college and major in either engineering or business. I don’t want to be disrespectful of my parents’ wishes, but … Continue reading

A mission of prayer

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A mission of prayer

Miranda Wilcox Recently I have been blessed to travel to Europe for six weeks. It’s really something else, seeing buildings that have been around since the time of Jesus and taking the paths that the apostle Paul walked down, spreading … Continue reading