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Safety Chain

symbol of man climbing ladder

I gulped as I peered towards my colleagues, who were both standing on the scaffold platform that loomed 35 feet in the air. They were …

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Lessons from Fishing

Man fishing in a river.

I had woken up early that February morning, excited to further my fly-fishing skills in the dead of winter. The temperature had plummeted below freezing …

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Two Cars

I was so glad to learn that our new pastoral intern’s wife, Jane, was a crafter. In the course of getting to know her, she …

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A Runaway Car

One beautiful autumn morning my husband and I traveled along the New York State Thruway, listening to music on cassettes rather than chatting. The year …

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Healthy Aging

As we grow older, so do the risks of compromising the quality of our health. However, we can lower our risk for various diseases if …

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Why Get Enough Sleep?

When we talk about improving health habits, we usually talk about making healthy food choices and getting enough physical activity. We will go for a …

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Trampoline Safety

I love to hear stories about how parents motivate their children and others to get physically active. The benefits of moving around and exercising seem …

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Saved By the Voice

I stretched for what must have been the 10th time, pulled the covers back over my head, and turned to the other side of the …

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A Leap of Faith

I’m always up for an adventure. Except when that adventure involves water. Despite four years of swimming lessons at the YMCA next door to my …

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