After losing her leg to bone cancer, Glenda Standeven was shocked and hurt when she was laughed at for her appearance by two young kids during a hospital visit. After enduring the grueling loss of her leg, her first foray back into the public sphere was marked by mockery and embarrassment - but it also marked the beginning of her journey as an encourager and a motivational speaker. Today, Glenda is a certified reflexologist, author, and speaker. She is a four-time contributor to the popular Chicken Soup books, and shares some of the profound insights and lessons she has gleaned from surviving cancer and connecting with others through her story. “Your experiences in life, no matter how varied or difficult, will lead you to something that God has planned for you,” she says.

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It’s critical that we teach our kids that it’s okay to ask questions or to be curious about a disability - but it’s never ok to mock someone

Many people give up when adversity strikes

It’s okay to ask for help and to graciously accept it when people respond

Glenda’s memoir tells her story: I Am Choosing to Smile - The Inspirational Life Story of a Bone Cancer Survivor

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Nothing compares to the love and loyalty of one of God’s creations, and when it comes to horse and dog therapy, Jane Marie Allen Farmer has seen this truth firsthand. As a longtime volunteer therapy dog and horse handler, she has served her community by connecting kids, trauma survivors, and natural disaster victims with the love and joy of a gentle, comforting animal. Jane talks about her special dog, Truman Blue, who has helped kids and adults through the aftermath of floods, tornadoes or other natural disasters or the difficult moments of facing a deadly illness. This world-changer discusses the markers a canine needs in order to be a therapy dog, and breaks down the science of why animals are so effective at bringing peace and relief to those who are suffering. The love of these animals triggers a flood of oxytocin in the brain and gives everyone, young or old, a rush of joy.

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Check out Jane’s story in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Volunteering & Giving Back: 101 Inspiring Stories of Purpose and Passion

Kids with disabilities benefit from therapy horseback riding in a variety of ways such as: raising oxytocin, building self-confidence, etc.

To be a therapy dog, canines need to be friendly and non-possessive, with a history of being calm

Therapy dogs can visit disaster sites, nursing homes, schools, hospitals, businesses, and more

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Animation crosses all cultures, genders, and racial barriers, delivering inspirational storytelling in a way that no other medium can. Phil Cunningham is a filmmaker and producer behind the upcoming animated film, David, and his journey to creating this phenomenal film began in the inspiring, beautiful, and rugged wilderness of Zimbabwe. Struck with the adventurous spirit of a creative and thrilling God, he envisioned a film portraying the life of King David, a shepherd boy who became the greatest king of Israel - a man after God’s own heart. Theaters across the country are already selling out as families vie to get tickets to see David, a film highlighting the beauty of God’s heart and the miracles He works through even the most unlikely heroes.

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Hundreds of people from 32 countries came together to make David and the vision for the movie started nearly 30 years ago

Animation transcends all age groups, but connects especially well with younger audiences

God gives us a dose of humility when we go into the wilderness during times of trial and tribulation

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Is Islam really as dangerous as some people claim? Yes! Robert Spencer is an expert on the subject of Islamic Jihad and Sharia. He has worked with the U.S. military and the intelligence community and authored several bestselling books about this religion that aims to destroy America and inflict genocide on non-Muslims. Robert touches on the recent election of Muslim NYC Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, and what that could mean for the once-greatest city in the world. He also highlights some of the most chilling truths about Islam and the Quran, which sanction and encourage spousal abuse. Robert points out how the U.S. government has redefined the language about fundamentalism, Sharia law, and the Quran and could use its counter-terrorism strategies against law-abiding citizens and, especially, Christians.

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President Trump’s close friendship with Qatar is alarming, given the nation’s history of sponsoring Islam

Islam is supremacist, aggressive, political, and expansionist

Islam leaves no space for coexistence - only domination

Violent Jihad can cause a great deal of damage and destruction, even amid a failed takeover attempt

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Iran is a large country with 78 ethnic groups and countless languages spoken throughout the nation. Very few of these people have access to a Bible that is written in a language they can understand. What’s more, the Iranian government can execute anyone who departs from the state-sponsored religion of Islam. Lana Silk is the CEO of Transform Iran, a ministry that works hard to support and uphold the horribly persecuted yet thriving church body in Iran. Lana now lives in the United States, but her formative childhood years were spent in Iran. She has a deep love for the Iranian people and seeks to share the love of Christ with them. Iranians are brutally victimized by their own government, and they are hungrier than ever for the Gospel message. As Christians, it is our duty to reach out and support the persecuted church.

TAKEAWAYS

We are living in a spiritual war, and the Lord has equipped us with the weapons we need to fight it

Reaching the Iranian people or Islamic people should always start by sharing the love of Jesus Christ

Many Muslims have an authentic desire to serve God, although they misunderstand who God is because of the Quran’s deception

Our responsibility is to be like Christ to the people around us and to follow His teachings

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Isik Abla was born in Turkey and survived the horrors and abuse of being indoctrinated in an extremist Muslim family. After fleeing her violent husband and heading to America, she found herself in a very dark place. On the day she was going to take her own life, her boss introduced her to Jesus Christ. From that moment, Isik has been on fire for Jesus, and is committed to saving America from the wrathful destruction of Islamic Jihad. As the president and CEO of Isik Abla Ministries, Isik outlines the chilling toxicity and culture of deception of Islam. She sheds light on how American Muslim leaders are openly calling for the overthrow of freedom and for radical, violent Jihad. Americans must know the truth about Islam, and they must counter this violence with the love and strength of the Gospel message.

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Isik was once brainwashed during a Koran course and dreamed of becoming a suicide bomber

There are eight forms of Jihad, and three are very prominent in America: educational, media, and political Jihad

Muslims are allowed and encouraged to lie about their religion to further their cause, which is why Americans believe Islam is peaceful

We must stand for truth, stand with the people of Israel, and stand against Jihad on American soil

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Jihad. Is it the struggle to live a virtuous life? Or is it something far more sinister? Is it the “holy war” that fundamentalist Muslims are waging against westernized society? To understand the factions of Islam throughout the world and its impact on America, Dr. Robert Greer, an assistant professor at Liberty University, unpacks the four major sects of Islam: folk, fundamentalist, moderate, and reformed. Folk Islam is the most “superficial form” of Islam, and it requires a minimal amount of faith. Fundamentalists are the most “extreme,” as seen in places like Gaza or in the rank-and-file of Hamas terrorist cells. Moderates are a blend of westernized idealism and core Quran teachings, while reformed Muslims are essentially seeking to revolutionize their own faith from the inside out. And a warning to all, Islamic fundamentalism or terrorism is not a “hijacking” of Islam - it IS Islam, says Robert.

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Muhammad the prophet is believed by Muslims to be the final prophet of Allah

The Quran, the Islamic holy book, is divided into two halves that explore two different time periods of Muhammad’s life

Most people in America have no idea what the teachings of Islam really are, and believe it promotes peace, when it’s the exact opposite

Reformed Islamists do not believe that the Quran is inspired, and they do not believe in global Jihad

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Have you ever thought about supporting overseas mission work? What if you could sponsor a child who needed something as simple as clean clothes and an education? This is the opportunity available through Compassion International. Anji Sisler is a relationship specialist for the ministry, and she speaks of the beauty of their mission and how it has positively impacted her family and the way they live personally. Going overseas and helping others gives you such a different perspective on life. Anji and her husband have also adopted two beautiful children from Ethiopia, and have experienced the joy of lifting two children out of poverty firsthand. If people sponsored children through Compassion International, more of the parents would survive the horrific living conditions because of our support.

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Prayerfully consider adoption for your family even though it’s not an easy process, it is absolutely worth it

Returning from a mission trip can be culturally shocking - we have so much to be thankful for in the U.S.

Experience the joy of releasing children from poverty by giving to them with a joyful heart and involve your kids in the sponsorship process

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