Read out the second scenario: a friend is crying because he doesn’t understand his homework and he doesn’t think anyone at home will be able to help him. This past Sunday my curiosity got the best of me, so I stopped jogging and walked over to her. As I got closer, I realized that the metal cage was in fact a small trap. There were three turtles, unharmed, slowly walking around the base of the trap. She had a fourth turtle in her lap that she was carefully scrubbing with a spongy brush. Johnny Waite: What an incredible, heartfelt story. Sometimes we have to remember that the best thing that can possibly happen to us in the long run is not getting exactly what we want right now. You are living proof.

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She replied, “From my perspective, the absolute weight of this glass doesn’t matter. It all depends on how long I hold it. If I hold it for a minute or two, it’s fairly light. If I hold it for an hour straight, its weight might make my arm ache a little. If I hold it for a day straight, my arm will likely cramp up and feel completely numb and paralyzed, forcing me to drop the glass to the floor. In each case, the weight of the glass doesn’t change, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it feels to me.”Vincent: I bet your friend would love to hear this story. Send him the article and tell him to read the comments. =) During this time, Mary experienced what she describes as a “radical shift in time and dimension.” Despite a lifetime fear of drowning, Mary found herself surprisingly at peace. This fascinating book offers an intriguing dive into the minds of our young and how they develop and function. Gopnik encourages us to revisit many of our assumptions on these subjects and to confront anew the the meaning of life and other philosophical big questions. Whatever your take on her overarching point — that our children can enlighten us adults — her book is bound to make you think and to find hope in the miracle of the human mind. Emma Marris (TED Talk: Nature is everywhere; we just need to learn to see it) When you’re looking for a read that gives your brain something to chew on

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Patricia also examines her highly conflicted relationship with the catholic church. On the one hand, she expresses a nostalgic love for the faith that shaped her as a person and artist. On the other hand, she brazenly exposes the terrible hypocrisy of the church. This is targeted in the matters of catholic priests’ sexual abuse of young members of their church.Instead of busting the couple, Ryan showed them pictures of his wife and four children, which included a 10-month old baby. Next, he offered to take Crystal’s baby girl once she was born. Sheff also examines the nature of addiction as a disease and removes the stigma of moral failings from the experience of drug addiction. Ultimately, Beautiful Boy is a story of hope and faith and how love can overcome even the most seemingly impossible obstacles. I am Malala by Malala Yousafzai

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As the class shook their heads in agreement, she continued, “Your stresses and worries in life are very much like this glass of water. Think about them for a while and nothing happens. Think about them a bit longer and you begin to ache a little. Think about them all day long, and you will feel completely numb and paralyzed – incapable of doing anything else until you drop them.” Far from being a morbid tale, Kalanithi explores the mystery of being alive and what gives life true meaning. She smiled. “I’m cleaning off their shells,” she replied. “Anything on a turtle’s shell, like algae or scum, reduces the turtle’s ability to absorb heat and impedes its ability to swim. It can also corrode and weaken the shell over time.” As a child in the 1950’s, Mary’s parents made certain she went to church. But as she grew up, her claims to Christianity were purely superficial. Then Mary went off to college, where she joined “the religion of the intellect.” She traded spiritual beliefs for truth grounded in scientific facts. Tristin: Looking at the bright side, a story like yours has lots of hidden hope and happiness. On one level changes need to be made, but on another level there is plenty of room for positive growth. It sounds like your heart is in the right place. I think a lot of the community here is cheering for you. Our heart is with you. Stay strong and take it slow, one step at a time. Remind yourself that you’re not running away, but realizing your worth and slowly moving in a better direction. Hugs to you and your boys.Christian Artist Zach Williams' wife Crystal grew up surrounded by adults who were supposed to protect her hurting her time and time again. Her parents were addicted to meth and when she was just a little girl she was sexually abused by a family member. Crystal looked for ways to numb her pain and by only 10 years old she started smoking pot and drinking. When you listen to a lot of Christian music, you can start hearing a Christian message even in regular songs.

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Ask the children to think about what they would do in this situation. You may wish to ask the children to discuss their ideas quietly with the person next to them. Hope for Children would like to use the information you provide on this form to keep you updated with our work, upcoming campaigns and fundraising events/challenges. These are old stories – familiar stories. The people and the circumstances differ slightly for everyone who tells them, but the core lessons remain the same.

Abraham might be the first Bible story about hope that springs to your mind. Why? Because God gave Abraham a promise and took 25 years to fulfill it. 25 years! Hello,” I said. “I see you here every Sunday morning. If you don’t mind my nosiness, I’d love to know what you’re doing with these turtles.” I loved this very candid and intimate story of the first Hispanic woman to reach the US Supreme Court.