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How You Can Be Content Even in the Storms

Melissa Kruger, Author, Women's Ministry Director

How You Can Be Content Even in the Storms

Our summer vacation was interrupted slightly as Hurricane Arthur blew its way up the coast, hitting the seaside town of Beaufort, NC directly.  All the reports indicated that the Category 2 hurricane coming our way was no cause for evacuation, so we stayed and, as my children like to say, “survived the hurricane!”  The storm began in the early evening and then formed into a constant pounding.  The rain didn’t fall in typical fashion, but it swirled wildly, pushed forward by the raging wind.  Suddenly, close to midnight, all was eerily silent.  In the eye of the storm, there was peace and calm.

I sat in the stillness considering how all of nature reflects and reveals the truths of God. The eye of the storm was a picture of contentment in a world that rages and circumstances that press hard. Our contentment comes in the midst of storms, not in spite of them.

In various places, the Bible uses nature to reflect spiritual truths. One picture of contentment that is repeated is the image of a tree, planted by steams of water. Psalm 1 tells us:

            Blessed is the man

                        who walks not in the counsel of the wicked,

             nor stands in the way of sinners,

                        nor sits in the seat of scoffers;

            but his delight is in the law of the LORD,

                        and on his law he meditates day and night.

            He is like a tree

                        planted by streams of water

             that yields its fruit in its season,

                        and its leaf does not wither.

              In all that he does, he prospers.

Jeremiah 17:7-8 uses a similar image:

             “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,

                         whose trust is the LORD.

             He is like a tree planted by water,

                        that sends out its roots by the stream,

             and does not fear when heat comes,

                        for its leaves remain green,

             and is not anxious in the year of drought,

                        for it does not cease to bear fruit.”

A contented soul is one who trusts in the LORD and delights in His word, meditating on it day and night. The seasons of life and droughts that come do not affect the leaf or the fruit because the tree has an outside source that continually provides refreshment.  In the midst of difficulties, the tree is situated in such a way to still bear fruit.

At the Last Supper, Jesus used a similar image, telling his disciples, “I am the vine; you are the branches.  Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5 Jesus is the source of our refreshment and our refuge in the midst of the storm.  Abiding in Him on a daily basis through the word and prayer allows our souls to continually bear the fruit of the Spirit - love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Galatians 5:22 The contented heart bears these attributes in the midst of loneliness, longing, hardship, and persecution. True contentment shines all the brighter in the midst of circumstances that are dark.

Contentment is not a lack of emotions, nor is it the absence of desires.  Jesus wept at the grave of Lazarus (John 11:35) and grew sorrowful and troubled on the eve of His crucifixion (Matthew 26:37-38). Paul desperately longed for his Jewish brothers to come to faith (Romans 9:2-3, Romans 10:1) and encouraged the church to earnestly desire spiritual gifts (1Corinthians 12:31). The Psalms reveal that the contented heart is both worshiping and weeping, secure and struggling, full of faith and full of fears.

A contented Christian is not free from the weight of desires, heartaches and trials, but one who experiences adversity in a paradoxical way, “sorrowful, yet always rejoicing; poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, yet possessing everything.” 2 Corinthians 6:10 We have much sorrow, but because of our redemption we are always rejoicing. In our poverty, we possess the treasure of the gospel to make others rich. We may own nothing that the world values, but if we have faith in Christ, we have the only possession that matters.

Perfect circumstances are unable to yield perfect contentment.  As Thomas a Kempis aptly states, “You cannot find complete satisfaction in any temporal gift, because you were not created to find your delight in them. Even if you possessed all the good things God has created, you could not feel happy and glad; all your gladness and happiness rest in the God who created those things.” Temporal pleasures are only able to provide temporary happiness. The spiritual realities of our lives secure our joy and peace.  Daily time spent abiding in Jesus plants us like a tree by the stream, bearing fruit in all seasons and circumstances. Without Him, we can do nothing.  With Him, our soul prospers in everything.

Melissa Kruger serves on staff as Women's Ministry Coordinator at Uptown Church in Charlotte, North Carolina and is the author of The Envy of Eve:  Finding Contentment in a Covetous World (Christian Focus, 2012) and Walking with God in the Season of Motherhood (WaterBrook/Multnomah, 2015).  Her husband, Mike, is the president of Reformed Theological Seminary and they have three children.

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Cover reveal -- Spy for a Spy by Jordan McCollum

Spy for a Spy, the sequel to I, Spy, will be released November 12, 2013 (11-12-13!)
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Today, we’re especially excited to reveal the cover! But first, a little more about the book.

About the Book

Canada is probably the last place you’d expect to find an American spy. And it was the last place CIA operative Talia Reynolds expected to run into fellow operative Brand Copley. AKA her new boss. AKA her ex-boyfriend.
Just the guy every woman wants to face in the middle of planning her wedding. Once again, Talia’s lying to the man she loves, but this time, to protect his heart.
After Brand takes over Talia’s latest case and steals her newest agent, he assigns her to spy on her old boss—who’s suddenly giving her every reason not to trust him. With only weeks until the big day, planning falls by the wayside as she goes into damage control mode. But when Talia discovers Brand’s real motives, fighting him is the only option, no matter what the personal and professional cost.

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Advance praise

Spy for a Spy is the perfect followup to McCollum’s exciting debut, I, Spy. With more tension, more romance and higher stakes than ever, Talia’s story won’t let you go until you’ve come to the heart-stopping, surprising conclusion. Such a fun read!
Emily Gray Clawson, author of A Way Back to You

Jordan McCollum’s talent for first person present tense narrative puts the reader in the driver’s seat for heart-pounding action in Spy for a Spy. . . . Talia is back along with her fiancé Danny, and many of the same great characters from I, Spy. We also meet a man from Talia’s past, a high ranking CIA operative with secrets that threaten the U.S. . . . This novel is a perfect blend of danger, intrigue, romance and even a little of the LDS religon. It is a great read the whole way through.
— Becki Clayson

Spy for a Spy is a story threaded with an unforgettable main character, high stakes espionage, and a case of wedding jitters that would try the patience of any groom. McCollum deftly keeps us on a tightrope of page-turning suspense balanced with witty romance that will not let you down. A great follow-up to I, Spy, and one you don't want to miss!

About the author

An award-winning author, Jordan McCollum can’t resist a story where good defeats evil and true love conquers all. In her day job, she coerces people to do things they don’t want to, elicits information and generally manipulates the people she loves most—she’s a mom.
Jordan holds a degree in American Studies and Linguistics from Brigham Young University. When she catches a spare minute, her hobbies include reading, knitting and music. She lives with her husband and four children in Utah.
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Crafting your happily ever after - finish the end of your story in five easy steps

How to craft your endings

You have a great idea for a story, and you've written two-thirds of it, leading all the way up to the climax. Now what? How do you get your protagonist through the final battle, defeat all of the bad guys, resolve all of the issues, and leave your readers satisfied in the end?

Readers love a good ending that brings everything full circle and leaves them with something to think about. Craft your endings carefully so that your readers will demand more as soon as they read "the end".

If you have heard of Blake Snyder's Save the Cat method (which I highly recommend), you may have noticed that, although he is very specific about the plot points leading up to the ending, Act III gets only a "wrap things up" treatment. What you may not know, is that Snyder went into detail about the finale in a later book: Save the Cat Strikes Back.  Much of what I have to tell you about endings comes from Snyder's fantastic screenplay writing advice.

Storming the castle in 5 easy steps:

1- Gathering the team

Let your hero stop to gather everyone, and everything he needs for the final battle, whether it is storming a literal castle, landing that part in the musical, or stopping that girl from leaving without him.

2- Executing the plan

This is the time when the hero's team bands together and creates a plan that feels foolproof. Everyone is feeling positive about the battle.

3-High tower surprise

Now the hero reaches the final battle, only to find out that his plan isn't going to work like he thought it would. Here he finds that the bad guy knew he was coming all along.

4-Dig deep down

The hero has nothing to draw on--no mentor to help out, no plan to depend on. It looks like he is going to fail. But now he takes that leap of faith and digs deep down inside of himself. He recalls the great lessons he has learned along his journey and realizes what he needs to do.

5-Execution of the new plan

Now that the hero has awakened to see what needs to be done, he puts this last-ditch plan into action, and it works! All of the villains are systematically undone with this impromptu new plan.

6-Wrap up loose ends

I know I said 5 steps, but really, there is one more. You need to tie up all loose ends. Readers need to know what happened to all of the characters. Bring the story around full circle and show us how the protagonist really changed on his journey. Make sure you address every plot point that you introduced. And even if your story continues on in a series, satisfy this particular story's questions and your readers will be emotionally satisfied.

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The Makita company has a long reputation for providing quality power tools to professional contractors and tool users of every level. The company has been in business since 1958 when they introduced their first electric tool to the world. With seven major manufacturing facilities around the globe, Makita has become one of the largest power tool manufacturers with an inventory of over 350 superior tools. Makita’s success come not only from their quality craftsmanship, but from their unparalleled customer service.

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Makita cordless drills stand alone when it comes to performance, durability, and dependability. With up to 30% more running time than other name brands, Makita cordless drills lead the pack.

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Makita Drills

Makita drills come in both corded and cordless. Each is world renowned for their superior craftsmanship, best portable planer and unparallel performance.

Top Makita Drills (corded)

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Makita batteries are an essential part to any job requiring power tools. The Makita brand name is one of the top names in power tools and power tool accessories, and Makita batteries are no exception.

Makita offers an extensive line of cordless products that all require a battery pack of some sort:

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This air compressor can be purchased for approximately $350.00.  The cooler running pump that this has will help to decrease the amount of wear the compressor has.  The cast iron cylinder can be removed with great ease so that it can be maintained easily.  It also has oil sight glass so that it can be maintained easily.  This compressor comes with a one year manufacturer’s warranty.

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Many individuals really like this air compressor because the handle folds down creating easy storage when it is not being used.  The built in storage provides a great place for all of your tools and accessories so that items are not lost.  It is very portable because of the rugged wheels that were used to make it.  The built in thermal overload means that the motor is always going to be protected.  Those that want to purchase this item will see it can be found for approximately $350 as well.

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This air compressor is going to be a little bit cheaper than the two that were discussed above.  In fact, it can be purchased for roughly $200.  It also has a one year warranty with it.  It has a greater displacement with less RPM.  Many people really like the fact that this air compressor will be a lot quieter than the others.  This equipment has a very convenient oil drain so that maintaining it will not be difficult at all.  This helps to ensure that your compressor is always working properly.

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It is easy to see that when you are looking for a Makita air compressor you will have a number of amazing options.  You simply need to take the time to consider what you need it for.  Then you be able to look at all of them to find the perfect compressor for any job you have in mind.


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What is CLA Intuition?

CLA Intuition is a proprietary financial planning process that identifies and models the financial impacts of an organization’s key performance drivers. The CLA Intuition process creates a series of interactive modeling dashboards that allow an organization to view its financial performance projections under a variety of scenarios.

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Our process can help focus organizational energy on the issues that will strengthen long-term enterprise value. In addition, our process and tools allow for enhanced communication and understanding of key financial success drivers between management teams, boards, owners, and investors.

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CLA Intuition is a integrated process that facilitates long-range financial planning and decision making. It is made up of a variety of tools that can be customized to provide insight into a specific organization’s financial performance. The modeling tools demonstrate the influence of a variety of factors projected over time. When interpreted and discussed, the models can help organizations explore how various options will influence their financial performance and overall success. This enables leaders and management teams to react and respond in real time to the opportunities and challenges they see — or maybe don’t see — on the horizon.

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The CLA Intuition process links deep industry knowledge and experience with your organization’s unique performance characteristics. Our process and tools are designed to understand historic drivers of value, identify the future opportunities and risks associated with, and highlight the potential opportunities and risks of new performance drivers.

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Our experience with financial planning suggests that the journey is at least as important as the destination, so our process includes web-based demonstrations or on-site sessions with financial and non-financial stakeholders. This approach enhances the understanding of the key elements of the financial planning and decision making, andenhances buy-in.

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Many firms do some sort of financial planning, but no one in the marketplace has our tools. CLA Intuition tools are designed and created by financial professionals with significant health care industry experience. The individual tools are customized to allow organizations to look into the future and evaluate impacts of changes in key performance drivers and new performance opportunities — and not just past and present state. This provides more valuable information than general industry trends. It also helps to make sense of future expenditures so leaders can evaluate spending. In the past, this information might fill many pages with content, graphs, and statistical information that needed to be dissected and digested. CLA Intuition’s interactive dashboards are designed to focus users on the critical metrics for success.

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Our CLA Intuition process and tools allow organizations to evaluate the impact of key performance drivers on system-level financial performance targets.

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CLA has developed models to assist in evaluating the short- and long-term financial impacts of medical staff development plans. Our experience with hundreds of development plans means we have resources, benchmarks, and models available to quickly evaluate the impact of development plans on your organization’s overall long-range financial plan. The image below illustrates how our tools visually present key information.

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Our modeling projects can assess the impact of transitioning to accountable care and risk-based payment programs. Our tools are fully integrated with CLA’s system-level, long-range financial planning models and allow for quick simulation of future scenarios that account for changes from fee-based to risk-based contacts. The screen below illustrates the variables we explore that directly influence ACOs.

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CLA has developed sophisticated, yet tremendously accessible interactive modeling tools to help organizations evaluate the potential impacts of health care reform. From health systems to independent medical groups to senior living organizations, we’ve helped clients explore the impacts of known governmental payment reforms, like value-based payment, as well as aspects that are still evolving.

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Delicious December New Releases - Clash in the New Year with COTT!

Over the following week, Clash of the Titles is featuring five, brand spanking new inspirational novels. Each of the below novels has been on book store shelves for about a month; each is a slightly different genre. Which one calls you? Take a moment to browse, then, using the voting box below, let us know which you're most likely to read first. Happy browsing! VOTE from Now until next Wednesday - tell your friends - then come back and see which book is this month's champion!

The Song of the Tree by Lotis Key

Despite promises of eternal joy given by the Tree of Life, a privileged young woman loses everything in a brutal war. Her husband disappears; her family is murdered; her home is burned to the ground.

Mind of Her Own by Diana Lesire Brandmeyer

 Who knew making dinner could change your life? Louisa Copeland certainly didn’t.

Counterfeit Cowboy  by Lacy Williams

From the moment Jesse Baker collides with Erin O'Grady on a Boston train platform, he faces a dilemma. For once, Jesse doesn't want to lie about who and what he is.

A Promise to Protect  by Liz Johnson

When his best friend's sister is attacked, Navy SEAL Matt Waterston promises no harm will come to Ashley Sawyer—not on his watch. Threats are a regular part of Ashley's life as the director of a battered women's shelter, but when she and Matt uncover a crime ring more sinister than anyone imagined, trusting Matt could be the only way to survive.

The Knitting Fairy by Jaime Marsman

Librarian Molly Stevenson rather expected her new job at Crabapple Yarns to be deadly boring… but somehow she just didn’t expect the “deadly” part to be quite so literal. After all, what could possibly be more sweet and innocent than a yarn store and a bunch of ladies knitting?

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April Gardner said... Wednesday, 23 January, 2013

Love the variety this month!

Naomi Musch said... Wednesday, 23 January, 2013

Hmm... tough choice. I had to go to Amazon and read more. Good choices!

Lisa Lickel said... Wednesday, 23 January, 2013

Thanks for putting out the effort, Naomi!

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The Clearbraces Group are an amalgamation of 8 Dental Surgeries, geographically spread across Ireland, dedicated to providing Invisalign Orthodontic Therapy. Clearbraces Group dentists are dedicated to being the best Invisalign orthodontists in the industry with a high quality of training, and happy clients that include professional rugby player Andrew Browne, actress Charlie Murphy and model and businesswoman Pippa O’Connor.

With the future of orthodontic care moving towards Invisalign, The Clearbraces Group are positioned to be at the forefront of Invisalign care in Ireland. Our dentists are among the best trained in the country, and that experience and knowledge in every aspect of Invisalign technology is upscaled every four months. From the laboratory, to the photography to the application of 3D imaging technology, dentists are the most experienced Invisalign dentists in Ireland.

What is Invisalign?

Invisalign is at the forefront of cosmetic dentistry technology. Unlike the more traditional braces or retainers, Invisalign is a virtually invisible method of straightening your teeth. You will be fitted with removable, see-through aligners that have been specifically crafted to fit your teeth.

The aligners will gradually cause your teeth to shift their position slightly over a period of two weeks. Every two weeks, you will change the aligners for a new set that will cause your teeth to move a little more. As the treatment progresses over the following weeks and months, your teeth will straighten into their proper positions, as prescribed by your dental practitioner.

Before your treatment begins, a virtual 3D plan (ClinCheck© treatment plan) will be created, showing how your teeth will move throughout the course of your treatment, so before your treatment even begins you will be able to see what the finished result will look like. Using the ClinCheck© treatment plan, then, each custom-made set of aligners is produced specifically for you to help you achieve exactly the smile you desire.

There are many options for ways to transform your smile. No other treatment, though, offers the combination of, comfort, effectiveness, and being virtually invisible that Invisalign can offer. Invisalign: clearly the best option.

An Orthodontist’s Opinion

A common question in any orthodontist’s office is whether there is a replacement for metal braces when fixing teeth. Dr J Meisner, Specialist Orthodontist, believes that Invisalign, a computer generated orthodontic device, is that solution.

“It can be used to treat almost any orthodontic issue,” Dr Meisner notes about the practicality of Invisalign, “from the mildest problems to more severe problems and can be used at any age, from 13 all the way up to 70.” Dr Meisner also praised highly the everyday comfort of wearing an Invisalign liner “It’s comfortable and it’s clear, so when you are wearing the line it is very discreet.”

Find out more about the invisible brace everyone is talking about. Get in touch today and ask about Invisalign.

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Each of the dentists in the Clear Braces group has been specially selected and trained by key personnel within the Invisalign provider network to provide the highest level of Invisalign treatment available today. All of our cases are planned by a specialist clinician who was part of the founders of the Invisalign line of products.


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Japan's unemployment rate fell to 3.0 percent in September from 3.1 percent in August, back to where it was in July. This is its lowest level since May 1995. The number of employed persons in September was up 580,000 compared with the same month last year, while the number of unemployed persons has fallen by 230,000 over this period. Japan's participation rate rose from 60.3 in August to 60.5 in September, matching the near 7-year high recorded in July.

Today's data shows that conditions in Japan's labour market remain relatively positive, with the high level of participation in the work force particularly encouraging. Officials at the Bank of Japan have pointed to this improvement as one of the factors supporting their view that inflation will start to rise once the impact of lower oil prices fades. However, despite the increase in employment over the last twelve months there remains little evidence of a significant pick up in wages growth.

The Unemployment Rate measures the number of unemployed as a percentage of the labor force. The unemployment rate is part of the Labour Force Survey which also includes employment data.

The unemployment rate and employment change are carefully monitored. The employment data show the number employment along with the change in employment for the previous year. Monthly changes in employment also help clarify whether businesses are hiring. The unemployment rate is the percentage of the labor force that is unemployed. A lower jobless rate translates into more income earning workers and greater consumption. Increased spending is a positive for consumer oriented economic growth, something that has lagged in Japan.

By tracking the jobs data, investors can sense the degree of tightness in the job market. If wage inflation threatens, it's a good bet that interest rates will rise; bond and stock prices will fall. No doubt that the only investors in a good mood will be the ones who watched the employment report and adjusted their portfolios to anticipate these events.


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The Sabahan jungle, Borneo

Lisa Limer

A sambar deer, Borneo

My guide in the Danum Valley was Calixtus. He was born in the Sabahan jungle and, after a brief and demoralising time as an office worker, has returned to what he loves. He showed me how mimosa disappears when you touch it; he knew statistics of oxygen production, which fungi the Chinese covet, which trees the jungle dwellers buit their coffins from. He spotted a small camouflaged frog through waterfall spray sitting in a rock crevice 30 metres away. He was euphoric when we saw a slow loris, his first in three years. He told me orang-utans use banana leaves as umbrellas. Everything I encountered in the forest was amplified and deepend by Calixtus.

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CNVC Freedom Project (Prisons)

Purpose of Freedom Project

To transform our community, which include prisoners at five Washington State prisons, through training in Nonviolent Communication and mindfulness.

History and Background

Mission: The Freedom Project strengthens our community by offering trainings in the concrete skills of Nonviolent Communication and mindfulness leading to reconciliation with ourselves, our loved ones, and with those around us.
Our work addresses the healing of relationships ruptured by violence and the forging of community founded on genuine safety through connection.

The Freedom Project began with two individuals, one inside prison and one outside, both inspired by the power of Nonviolent Communication to transform violent prisoners into active peacemakers. They held the conviction that “Returnees” (those returning to the community from prison) have the capacity to offer genuine safety to our ruptured communities by establishing true connection. The Freedom Project was founded in 2001 to provide trainings and support for those who have been incarcerated to recognize and grow beyond past mistakes and to find their way home as full contributing members of our community.

Current Status of Freedom Project

Governed by a Board of Directors, and led by an Executive Director, Freedom Project offers ongoing programs in five prisons in Washington State, three men’s prisons at the Monroe Correctional Complex in Monroe, WA, the Women’s Correctional Center in Tacoma, and our newest program just beginning to be established by one of the original founders of Freedom Project, the Stafford Creek Corrections Center project in Aberdeen, WA.

We introduce inmates to the basics of Nonviolent Communication through 2-day to fourteen week workshops and offer more extensive 3-day theme-based trainings in areas such as parenting, using NVC for anger management and reconciliation. At the Twin Rivers Unit, one of Washington State Sexual Offender Treatment Programs, participants meet weekly over a period of 14 weeks, applying the principles of NVC and mindfulness to create a living community based on mutual honesty and empathy.

Outside of prison, we maintain our relationship with those we trained inside prison after they are returned to their community. Our Safe Returns program offers Returnees a community-based support community that provides ongoing connection, friendship, honest feedback, and customized learning by engaging them in NVC workshops and practice sessions in a supportive peer-returnee setting. These trainings in Nonviolent Communication (NVC) and mindfulness aim at deep and enduring transformation to replace old patterns with consciously chosen life-affirming behaviors. With Safe Returns, those who learned NVC inside prison have the opportunity to teach it “outside” in their own communities.

Plans for our Future

Freedom started with two people, one inside prison and one outside. Since that day over ten years ago, we have grown to an organization of six board members, four staff members and over 50 dedicated volunteers. We are teaching NVC inside prisons, and outside in our communities creating more peaceful and safer communities. As we move in to the next decade of Freedom project we continue to reach out to our community for support, and continue to work with prisoners, Returnees, and community members dedicated to improving their abilities to communicate during conflict, and teaching others to do the same.

2010 brings to us the results of a comprehensive research project by Antioch University. Initial data indicates that Freedom Project reduces recidivism, creates happier and healthier people, and has saved the State of Washington as much as $5,000,000 a year. In early 2010, the project was in peer-review to review and confirm the data, and Freedom Project awaits the official release. The report will be available on our website as soon as it is academically verified. Email: nvc [at] freedom-project [dot] org for a .pdf version of the report when it becomes available (spring, 2010.)

Our current budget hovers around $175,000 a year. We appreciate any and all financial support: for every person who does not return to prison, there is an individual, a family, and a community not shattered by violence.

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As dean of the College of Science at Coastal Carolina University, Michael Roberts is responsible for more than 150 faculty and staff members, and 10 departments that offer 20 major, minor and graduate programs ranging from biology to sociology. And with a headcount of approximately 4,500 undergraduate students, the College of Science is by far the largest college on campus.

Roberts says he is very thankful for the opportunity to lead a college with such impressive enrollment numbers and evolving state-of-the-art facilities – such as Swain Hall and the new Science II Building. But he understands that to keep the momentum moving in the right direction, for the College of Science in particular and CCU as a whole, he and his colleagues throughout campus must embrace the importance of financially supporting the University.

“There are several reasons why all faculty and staff should give,” said Roberts, who also serves as vice president for research and emerging initiatives. “First, by giving we provide opportunities and access. Scholarships often provide the resources that enable a student to attend CCU and pursue their education. If a department raises funds to support their students it may mean that a student can buy a textbook they cannot otherwise afford; this allows them to perform better in class and continue on their path toward completing a degree. Second, a high-level of giving among the employees can often induce foundations and other donors to give. Finally, in giving up of oneself, you link yourself to another’s success. Yes, this happens when faculty teach and engage with students in the classroom, but a monetary donation expands the dimension of this connection.”

Roberts and his wife Mary Jo have been steadfast donors since he joined the University in 2007. Their support includes annual donations to various causes and programs around campus as well as establishing the Mary Jo and Michael Roberts Endowed Program for Multicultural Student Services.

“The reason we give – specifically in the case of the endowment that we set up – is that the students at this University have given us so much,” he said. “In their success they validate what we do professionally; validate our own career choices. Setting up this endowment is a very minor way to give back, acknowledge and support the students who have given so much to us and to the CCU community.

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IMG_5946While in Vegas we ventured around to check out Madame Tusssauds at the Venetian. It was a bit complicated find it, the best way is to go from outside on to the escalators located on the side of the casino. Inside there a a ton of wax figures dedicated to celebrities. It was a bit creepy because the figures look so real. Inside on a couple occasions I mistakes some for real people and vice versa. There was tons of photo opportunities and even some props through out the wax museum. There are lots of odes to Vegas including actors from the Hangover and famous Vegas performers like Wayne Newton.IMG_5945Snoop Dogg was inside as well as other famous rappers like Tupac. Look we even have matching shoes on.  IMG_5937There were also lots of references to lots of different television shows. The photo above is about the TV show Glee featuring Sue Sylvester. We have just joined her Cheerios cheer squad. IMG_5931 Attempting to steal the ball from Shaquille O’ Neal as it is about to rebound. Got to make some points for my team!

IMG_5949There are also Marvel superheroes made out of wax. The Hulk from above stands at over 15 feet tall and makes for a perfect photo opportunity. IMG_5951To top it off there is a Marvel Super Heroes 4D movie that is in to give you a real surprise. There are lots of special effects being used during the show. Madame Tussauds is the perfect getaway in Vegas to imagine yourself rubbing elbows with your favorite celebrities.

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Colts Hoping Mo Alie-Cox Follows Erik Swoope’s Path From Basketball To Football

Posted Apr 24, 2017

Intro: Have the Colts struck gold again in finding a basketball player that can play professional football? They are hoping that’s the case after signing former VCU basketball player Mo Alie-Cox.

INDIANAPOLIS – At first glance, Mo Alie-Cox is definitely a player his coach would want getting off the bus first.

Alie-Cox’s physique looks like a guy who should be playing on Sunday’s.

For the last four years, Alie-Cox has been busy intimidating basketball opponents from trying to the enter the paint of VCU’s defense.

Now, Alie-Cox is about to embark on a journey that he hopes ends with getting off professional football buses for years to come.

The Colts signed Alie-Cox last Friday, in an effort to see if the Joe Reitz/Erik Swoope magic still exists with Chris Ballard now calling the shots in Indy.

When post-collegiate basketball life for Alie-Cox began last month, after VCU’s first-round exit from the NCAA Tournament, the undying passion for football marked his next journey.

“I really just wanted to go ahead and play football, Alie-Cox said after signing with the Colts on Friday. “It was my first love. I played it growing up as a kid. I really didn’t start playing basketball until eighth grade or my freshman year in high school.

“I told myself if I ever had the opportunity to play football that I would definitely take it and the opportunity was there.”

What the Colts can offer Alie-Cox cannot be said in every other stop around the NFL.

The Colts have history developing “projects” into contributors.

On his visit to Indianapolis last Monday, Alie-Cox was also struck by the atmosphere in place after having lunch with Andrew Luck, Jack Doyle and Erik Swoope. Alie-Cox also sat down and watched film with Chuck Pagano.

In Pagano, Alie-Cox sees a lot of similarities to Shaka Smart, who coached and recruited Alie-Cox through the 2014-15 season at VCU.

The talks with Swoope, who had zero football playing experience before joining the Colts in 2014, helped the decision-making process.

“(Swoope) said once he got here they welcomed him with open arms and were willing to help him with whatever he needed,” Alie-Cox said. “He said they would do the same for me. It would be a smooth transition. I have people to learn from, guys who work hard and an organization that is going to be behind me 100% in developing me and making sure I turn into the football player I want to be.”

When Alie-Cox gets on the football field later this year it will be his first time on the gridiron since his freshman year of high school.

At 6-7 and 250 pounds, the VCU power forward quickly attracted NFL scouts to his basketball games.

From his first game at VCU, scouts were intrigued.

Alie-Cox even heard from Cowboys’ longtime Pro Bowl tight end Jason Witten. A connection with the VCU coaching staff brought Witten to one of Alie’s Cox games a few years back.

Witten made sure to let Alie-Cox know the NFL could be his calling one day.

“He just said if I wanted to make the transition, I definitely could make it based off my intangibles alone, my hands, my arm length, my body size---a strong/physical athlete,” Alie-Cox said of Witten.

The Colts will be where Alie-Cox tries to make the gargantuan jump from freshman football to the professional game.

Despite the lack of high school football experience, teams were in hot pursuit of Alie-Cox.

The Buccaneers, Chargers, Eagles, Jets and Seahawks were some of the serious pursuers.

But it was the Colts, with Swoope already one successful case study, bringing the former basketball player to the Hoosier state.

Aspirations for instant success are there for Alie-Cox, even if he realizes there’s a more likely path before that goal is to be achieved.

“Hopefully I make the roster this year,” Alie-Cox says. “I know it is going to take a long time to learn and get adjusted to football in general. If I am on the practice squad for a year and make the active roster next year (great).

“I am just coming in with an open mindset and willing to work and get better every day.”

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