Happiness is a Choice

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
7 Sep 2011
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There are times in every marriage when “wedded bliss” seems to have flown out of the proverbial window. Events take place that can change the course of your very life: losing a job or house, coping with illness, having children, etc. Living with your spouse over a span of time will expose every flaw that you and they have. Sometimes, we look back in retrospect and wonder, “What was I thinking?” At times you or your spouse may wonder why you both are not happy. You may look back to the days when you were single and remember all the […]

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Another Piece for Peace

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Lately, News has been swirling about certain American government officials trying to serve up yet another land for peace deal between the Palestinians and Israelis. Capturing the world’s attention, this concept has been an ongoing process for years and will probably continue until Israel cedes to all of the conditions. During the Camp David Accords in 1978, Menachem Begin, the sixth Israeli Prime Minister, met with Egyptian President Anwar El Sadat at the White House, along with American President Jimmy Carter. After much negotiation, a Peace Treaty was signed between Israel and Egypt with numerous main objectives: Israel ceding the […]

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Creationism vs Evolution

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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The great debate between Creationism vs. Evolution continues in its quest to prove the origin of all things. There are three models of Creationism: Biblical Creationism uses only the Bible without science to back it up; Scientific Biblical Creationism uses biblical revelation of the Creation along with science to support and expound upon it; and Scientific Creationism does not recognize the biblical account of Creation, only scientific data to support the Creation model. Our purpose here will be to supplement with all three types of Creationism against the Theory of Evolution. The Bible claims that “The Creation” was the act […]

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Stop! Don’t Go There

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
11 Aug 2011
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Have you ever thought of your mind as a physical landscape with many different places to visit? The truth is that there are a multitude of venues in your mind – some of these bring joy and peace while others bring shame, guilt, anger and sadness. Sometimes, we get caught up in cycles where we keep visiting the “ugly” places and replay certain events in our mind, experiencing the same old emotions. If we fail to realize what we are doing, we can become pre-occupied with these places, visiting them often and allowing ourselves to remain miserable and broken because […]

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Giddy up for God

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
5 Jul 2011
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In the middle of Broward County, there is an equestrian oasis that is detached from the hustle and bustle that is known as South Florida. This peaceful sanctuary, called Horse Gate Equestrian Center, has one mission – to minister to abused and at-risk children and spread the message of Jesus Christ through an equestrian environment. Founded in 2004 through Glenna Waggoner’s combined love of horses and hurting children, Horse Gate bonds neglected or abused horses with at-risk children in a way that no therapy session could match. A Bump in the Road “I grew up around horses my entire life. […]

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LOL is the Best Medicine Around

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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The children were lined up for lunch in the cafeteria of a Christian school. At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The teacher made a note, and posted it on the apple tray, “Take only one. God is watching.” Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. One child whispered to another, “Take all you want. God is watching the apples.” It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Even the Bible tells us this in Proverbs 17:22, which states, “A […]

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Hospital Healings and the Role of Faith

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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After being miraculously healed from endometrial cancer 32 years ago, Abby Abildness, author of the new book Healing Prayer and Medical Care: God’s Healthcare Plan, has been spreading a message of healing and fusing God’s healing power with patients and healthcare workers in hospital settings. Abildness, who is the Founder of Healing Tree International and President of Hershey Aglow Lighthouse, has been leading the Penn State Hershey Medical Center’s chapel healing prayer service since its inception six years ago. Patients, families and medical staff are invited to attend the healing prayer service every Friday at 11:45 a.m., when it is […]

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Reach4Hope Project – Reaching Out To The Homeless

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
1 Jul 2011
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Hope South Florida is once again reaching out to the community with their ‘Reach4Hope’ project – a project that allows everyone a simple and easy way to get involved in changing the landscape of homelessness in South Florida. Hope South Florida, known as the “front door” agency for families that are experiencing a homeless episode, serves 98% of families that are registered on the homeless helpline and provides them with shelter, case management and holistic care. With the current state of the U.S. economy and many programs experiencing budget cuts or closing their doors, community action to help those who […]

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A Successful Spin on the 7 Deadly Sins

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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Almost everyone is familiar with the 7 deadly sins, right? You know – wrath, greed, sloth, pride, lust, envy and gluttony. Well, what do you get if you turn those 7 deadly sins upside down and tackle them in a way never seen before? The result would be Project 7 – a cause-related company thought up by founder, Tyler Merrick. Merrick has taken the traditional list of the 7 deadly sins and put a spin on them that has created a tremendous amount of positive change. Let’s use gluttony as an example. Rather than focusing solely on a person who […]

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The Wayward Child

Marisa Zeppieri Caruana
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How familiar is the name Katy Perry to you? To the world, she is a bona-fide celebrity. At the age of 27, the pop star is known for being a busty sex symbol in addition to being a popular singer and actress. Her revealing outfits and edgy songs like I Kissed a Girl and E.T. have launched the singer into superstardom over the past few years. Recently, she married British comedian Russell Brand, who is known for his crass approach to comedy. The couple married in a traditional Hindu ceremony in India on October 23, 2010. What you may not […]

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