Stories about faith, fitness, and the healing of broken hearts, minds, and bodies

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No Healing Too Small

I hesitated to write this story because I know a family who recently lost their 10-year-old to cancer. I hate it for them. I hate it for...

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Asserting Authority

Preacher, the dog-cat, will do anything for a treat. At least, I thought he would. Preach is a wild man at heart. He would take full...

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He Came Preachin'

I heard him before I saw him. He emerged from the wilderness like John the Baptist. He had lots to say, and I listened, especially when...

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Combat the Warrior Cat

He could barely walk. With his hind legs tucked under his torso, he was literally and figuratively crossing a bridge in an area where...

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Weirdo at the Vet

Today, I took Itty to the vet for a re-check. A few days earlier, I had called to cancel another appointment. Except someone made a...

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The Rescue Story of Trooper

Something stirred in me when I saw this guy sitting on a no-name road where people dump mattresses and broken appliances. His black coat...

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Woodsy's Adventure

My heart sank as I watched her sprint into our 15-acre woods, disappearing into the dark, thick underbrush. Woodsy first arrived at our...

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Tami McCandlish