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My drinks that are my happiness
What is your favorite drink? While I mostly drink water, I cannot start my day without my cappuccino. My favourite pop is Dr. Pepper. I don’t drink any pop except that one. Continue reading
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A Biblical Answer to Discrimination of Disabled People
The passage from John, chapter 9, about the blind man in Jerusalem brings to the surface several issues that are still stereotypically believed by some Christians today as well as the way society treats people who are disabled. As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man who had been blind from birth. “Rabbi,” his… Continue reading
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Living The Beatitudes
What makes a good leader? A good leader is one who lives what Jesus Christ taught in The Beatitudes. Matthew 5:3–12 (NLT) 3 “God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs. 4 God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 God blesses those who… Continue reading
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Moses was Disabled!
Moses was one of the greatest leaders in the Bible. Many people are shocked to think of him as a disabled man. Moses was born with a stutter or had some other type of speech impediment. When God called him to be the leader of the Jewish people and deliver them out of the hands… Continue reading
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The Power of Faith
Another reflection on disability and faith: A passage in the Gospel that is often overlooked when reading “the larger picture,” is that of the woman in Capernaum who suffered from chronic bleeding. It is a very moving example of faith and needs to be addressed in relation to invisible disabilities, the stigmas attached to them… Continue reading
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What Faith Can Do!
There are two things that are important to me that I like to share with others: Today I’m sharing a story that touches my heart. I have a spinal cord injury which has caused paralysis. One of the most powerful examples of faith, not only by a disabled person but also his friends is found… Continue reading
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To Be A Living Example of My Faith
What is your mission? It is not enough to proclaim oneself to be a Christian or to be Orthodox. Orthodoxy is a way of life and I must hold myself accountable to my way of life. How can I teach or explain the Orthodox life if I’m lazy and fail to be observant myself? My… Continue reading
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Highway Billboard
If I had my own billboard it would read: This Moment Is Your LifeLive It Well! Continue reading
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Backward or Forward?
Do you spend more time thinking about the future or the past? Why? I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting on the past. In particular the losses in my life and my health. Even at my lowest point in life that led to two years of mental health assistance with the psychiatric hospital in town,… Continue reading
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Universities
What colleges have you attended? I’ve attended 7 universities. Every time I complete a degree, I say it’s my last one and then within a few years I decide to take another program. I’ve been blessed to receive my education primarily on full or 3/4 scholarships. I’ve graduated from every program with 4.0 GPA with… Continue reading
Dr Kelly Fleming 