Posts Tagged ‘Spring 2014 Issue’
Two-Time Olympic Gold Medalist Gymnast Gabrielle Douglas
From Overcoming Obstacles to Becoming an Olympic Gymnast: Meet Two-Time Gold Medalist Gabrielle Douglas Written by Kelli Gillespie This is the girl that overcame obstacles. This is the girl that moved away from her family with a vision to compete in the Olympics. And this is the young girl that captured the hearts of millions…
Read MoreSwitchfoot: Fading West
Switchfoot: Fading West Written by Henry Ortlip I was first introduced to Switchfoot in 2003. The album A Beautiful Letdown was a birthday gift from my mom. Initially I listened to the album out of politeness, but it quickly turned into the soundtrack of my high school years. It’s hard to believe it’s been more…
Read MoreGrammy-Nominated Artist Francesca Battistelli
Francesca Battistelli: Blooming Where She’s Planted Written by Kelli Gillespie Since her debut a short six years ago, Francesca Battistelli has earned a Grammy nomination, numerous Dove Awards including 2011 Artist of the Year and Female Vocalist of the Year, plus her music has been featured on television shows ranging from Fox’s So You Think…
Read MoreLego Movie: Chris Pratt, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, & Will Arnett
The Lego Movie: Chris Pratt, Morgan Freeman, Elizabeth Banks, & Will Arnett Written by Kelli Gillespie If you grew up thinking Lego was awesome, it turns out you are not alone. Surveys have revealed it’s the most popular toy ever manufactured – even more than Barbie or GI Joe. Now for the first time these…
Read MoreU.S. National Amputee Soccer Goalie Eric Westover
Single-Handed Success: The Story of U.S. National Amputee Soccer Goalie Eric Westover Written by Henry Ortlip Life can be unpredictable. Often things don’t turn out as planned and reactions to the challenges life throws can be the difference between giving up or finding the strength to move on and persist. This is especially true for…
Read MoreTop Korean Soccer Star Y.P. Lee
Top Korean Soccer Star, Y.P. Lee, Retires Written by Henry Ortlip Lee Young-Pyo, or as teammates and friends refer to him Y.P. Lee, is one the most recognized soccer players in all of Korea. After representing his country in the 2002 World Cup held in South Korea, Lee went on to have a successful career…
Read More“Gimme Shelter” Movie Inspiration, Kathy DiFiore
Saving Lives Through Scripture and Shelters: Kathy DiFiore’s Faithfulness Inspired a New Film Written by Kelli Gillespie For more than three decades Kathy DiFiore has been focusing on helping woman and turning down any opportunity for books, shows, or movies based on her life…until now. But writer/director Ronald Krauss did more than just ask, he…
Read MoreSierra Leone Shoeless Soccer Player
From Civil War and Shoeless Soccer to Prayer and a Professional Contract: Meet Sierra Leone Native Teteh Bangura Written by Henry Ortlip Raised in West Africa to poor Muslim parents during a civil war, it’s safe to say Teteh Bangura’s current situation is nothing short of a miracle. Like many of his friends in Sierra…
Read MoreA&E Duck Dynasty’s Alan Robertson
After 22 Years In Ministry, Alan Robertson is Stepping Out Of The Pulpit To Join His Dynasty Family Written by Samantha Baer With 14 million viewers per episode, Duck Dynasty is not only A&E’s top-rated show, it’s the most popular reality show on cable television. Whether laughing at Uncle Si’s antics, or being encouraged by…
Read MoreMLS Soccer Goalkeeper Tim Howard
U.S. Goalkeeper Gets Ready for World Cup Soccer: Superstar Tim Howard Written by Henry Ortlip When it comes to protecting the goal, Tim Howard is one of the world’s best. Not only does he play professional soccer in England, he is also the starting goalkeeper for the U.S. Men’s National Soccer Team. Having begun his career…
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