| 'When you are sick and tired of being sick and tired' |
My name is Mandy. My mum was a child prostitute and drug addict / alcoholic. My dad was a punter. When I was very  young I was abused at my mum’s house in Yorkshire.
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| How is your journey? |
Some years ago, and a few miles into its maiden voyage, a prestigious cruise liner limped back to port with engine  troubles. Its passengers had to disembark and were accommodated in a five-star hotel whilst engineers set to work. Disappointed passengers were interviewed by reporters. One man’s comment was particularly pithy: Similingly he said, ’ We went nowhere – but we did it in style!’ I wonder how many people liver their lives like that – going nowhere, but doin...
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| Family, food and fun |
 With the credit crunch in full swing, we’re all both watching the pennies and staying at home and with a sizzlin’ summer in prospect, what better excuse do you need to get out on the patio and live life alfresco!
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| Priceless Memories - treasure them for ever |
Have you ever come across an old ticket stub that brought back memories of a long-gone concert? Or an old school  photo? Or perhaps the printout of your highest ever bowling score? They’re of no value to anyone else, but the memories they bring back to you are priceless.
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| Taking a break |
 How is your holiday?
Does your holiday seem ages ago? They are so quickly forgotten. Or are you looking forward to it soon or enjoying it now? My father in law would say towards the end of his holiday, ‘It is beginning to stink a bit now!’ Or perhaps you can’t afford a break this year?
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| Baptism on the beach |
Easter Day saw the beach at Peel on the Isle of Man filled with around two thousand Christians who had come together for the baptism of some 25 new adult believers. 
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| The world at their feet |
The 12th Athletics World Championships take place in Berlin 15-23 August.
Almost exactly one year on from the Beijing Olympics athletes will be seeking to confirm their status as world number 1, others will be seeking to make up for a disappointment in last year’s Olympics. 
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| Faith, forgiveness and motorbikes |
Corry Bush was scared by sexual abuse, family rejection, violence, drink and drugs. Physically and mentally exhausted she threw herself from a window. Two Christians, who witnessed her fall, prayed for her – the results of those prayers changed Corry’s life.
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| The cost of Freedom |
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 I’ve always wanted to go to a desert. The stillness and quiet really appeal as an escape from this busy world. My friend Bini crossed the Sahara desert with its punishing, blistering heat, with limited water, strapped to a pick up truck along with 30 other people. Forced to escape from Eritrea, leaving behind his wife and 1-year-old son. His crime – he was a born again Christian.
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| Music to heal a broken heart |
In her teens Shell Perris overcame school bullies, low self-esteem and a life-threatening eating disorder. Today her Christian faith gives her life purpose. Her passion is to let others know of God’s love. 
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| To catch a thief |
 Reformed criminal Richard Taylor has returned to the town where he found God to help homeless ex-offenders and addicts.
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