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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Virtual Sports Programming Available For Athletes With Disabilities During COVID-19

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Paralympic Silver Medalist and World Record Holder Lex Gillette competing in long jump

Paralympic Silver Medalist and World Record Holder Lex Gillette, who is blind, offers advice on how to adapt at home during COVID-19. Photo by Joe Kusumoto.

Disabled Sports USA knows all about adapting, adaptive sport is what we do, Disabled Sports USA Executive Director Glenn Merry


ROCKVILLE, Md. (PRWEB)

Disabled Sports USA launches a first of its kind initiative to engage people with disabilities at home, reducing isolation and improving quality of life. The #AdaptAtHome challenge is engaging thousands of wounded warfighters, youth and adults with disabilities nationwide.

Spring sports season is normally filled with clinics, competitions, regional games, and other adaptive sports programming at the 150 community-based chapters of Disabled Sports USA. COVID-19 has impacted those activities, temporarily shuttering the chapters nationwide.

“Disabled Sports USA knows all about adapting, adaptive sport is what we do,” said Disabled Sports USA Executive Director Glenn Merry. So on March 17th, when the State of Maryland began closing business as usual, the organization quickly pivoted its focus to bring those programs and activities to life online.

“Where others see adversity and obstacles, our natural inclination is to find how to adapt around it,” Merry said. “We have an office of passionate people, motivated to create opportunities. Within 48 hours, we launched the first ever digital platform to serve our community.”

The new platform includes more than 100 live and recorded sport and fitness activities led by adaptive athletes and coaches and designed for people with disabilities. Opportunities range from yoga to strength training, and a lot in between.

The organization has also challenged its athletes to maintain their physical and mental health with #AdaptAtHome Challenge. This program brings people together, through sport, when they can’t be together. Athletes film their at home workouts and post to social media, calling out their friends to join in sharing their workouts. A number of U.S. Paralympic athletes, including Snowboarders Brittany Couri, Noah Elliott, Brenna Huckaby, and Nicole Roundy have also participated in the social media challenge.

Other Team USA Paralympians have joined in DSUSA’s effort to encourage adaptive athletes to be safe, be active, and be connected. “I think that we as athletes have the ability to adapt and be creative, and those are going to be huge during this time,” said Paralympic Silver Medalist and Long Jump World Record Holder Lex Gillette, who is blind. “Training looks different given the recommendations and guidelines in place for our country, but you have to keep moving so you don’t go stir crazy. It may be difficult if you have limited space, but the idea here is to try and get some work in, and again, creativity is the name of the game.”

Six-Time Paralympic Medalist Dan Cnossen advises everyone to get outside, assuming you are able to do so (check your local jurisdiction for any restrictions). “I love being close to nature. I’m always searching for viable ways for me to get into the woods. It helps keep my sanity” Cnossen said. “Being outside helps with mood, temperament, and outlook. It helps get the blood flowing and increases endorphins. During this challenging time, either start the day, break up the day, or end the day by getting outside.”

To learn more about the online resources available during the COVID-19 pandemic, visit https://www.disabledsportsusa.org/adaptathome/.

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Society: Christianity

Lyle Hurst’s newly released “Crapped Out” shares the illuminating journey of a man who lost everything in life yet was saved by God at his last minute

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Crapped Out: The Death of a Las Vegas Craps Dealer”: a captivating account of a life rescued by the Lord who then proceeded to take away all the pains and the anger in his now-redeemed heart. “Crapped Out: The Death of a Las Vegas Craps Dealer” is the creation of published author Lyle Hurst, a passionate singer/songwriter who was an avid sportsman. After returning to college at age sixty, he received a bachelor of science degree in biblical studies and biblical counseling. He is currently active in his church serving as a counselor, a host, a handyman, and the music teacher for kindergarten through fifth grade at the church school.

Hurst shares, “Crapped Out (The Death of a Las Vegas Craps Dealer). Unfamiliar with casino gambling? Crapped out generally means you lose everything! All your bets. All your money. After a lifetime of chasing excitement, and money, I finally ended up losing everything in life that most people would consider important, necessary. It has been said that our character can be determined by the way we respond to our circumstances. My response to ‘losing everything’ was to choose to take my own life. I figured I’d lived a full life and that there really wasn’t much more for me here on earth. My wife and I were in very poor health with zero possibilities (and even less desire) to try and reestablish ourselves during this national period of recession, so we decided we might as well ‘roll the dice’ and see if things were better on the other side. We came to the conclusion that suicide was our best option. Apparently, God didn’t agree with our plan (‘If you want to make God laugh, just tell Him your plans’).

“As a (grudging) favor to my sister, I attended her church one Sunday. I hadn’t been involved with formal religion for over thirty-five years. The ensuing ‘epiphany’ was life changing. God chose to change me. Why? I had no idea at the time. He took away the pain, the hate, and the anger that I had carried for so many years. Hopelessness was erased, and a sense of peace invaded my mind and heart. These weren’t things that I was familiar with. It was a supernatural experience that words cannot adequately express. The Las Vegas craps dealer died that day. This is a story of how I arrived at that day.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Lyle Hurst’s new book is a great inspiration from a journey that is led by God. Here, readers will find how God’s flawless love carried the lives of people who thought of escaping their problems; and as the Lord did what He did, these individuals held on to His grace.

View a synopsis of “Crapped Out: The Death of a Las Vegas Craps Dealer” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Crapped Out: The Death of a Las Vegas Craps Dealer” at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Crapped Out: The Death of a Las Vegas Craps Dealer,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Communication Service for the Deaf Launches “Embrace the Earth” STEM Toolkit for Deaf Students and Educators – Features Live Webinar With Four Deaf Women Leaders in STEM

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CSD Learns Embrace the Earth Live Webinar

CSD Learns Embrace the Earth Live Webinar

Given that more than 90 percent of deaf children are born to hearing parents, many grow up without ever meeting a deaf professional and without ever realizing their full potential. This is our opportunity to change that.


ROCHESTER, N.Y. (PRWEB)

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD), the world’s largest deaf-led social impact organization, and its eLearning program CSD Learns today announced the introduction of a free STEM Learning Toolkit series. This five-toolkit series, titled Embrace the Earth, is designed to enhance deaf and hard of hearing middle school students’ appreciation and understanding of STEM disciplines. The program also features a supporting two-hour STEM event via livestream on April 21, featuring four deaf women STEM professionals.

In a recent survey conducted by CSD Learns, 77 percent of participating middle school teachers admit that they discuss deaf and hard of hearing role models in STEM fields with their students rarely, if at all.

“These lessons aim to provide an authentic and interactive learning experience for deaf middle schoolers,” said Brian Milburn, Program Manager of CSD Learns. “Given that more than 90 percent of deaf children are born to hearing parents, many grow up without ever meeting a deaf professional and without ever realizing their full potential. This is our opportunity to change that.”

Developed by CSD Learns and co-sponsored by the National Technical Institute for the Deaf at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), the first toolkit in the Embrace the Earth series features a week of instruction. Led by prominent deaf educator Mick Posner, a public high school and community college teacher who was featured on the A&E documentary Deaf Out Loud, the toolkit touches on topics such as History of Earth Day, Your Carbon Footprint, and How to Recycle, Reduce and Reuse.

This new toolkit is the latest offering among an extensive STEM toolkit library from CSD Learns consisting of ready-made presentations with engaging instructional content featuring deaf and hard of hearing role models in STEM. Students, educators, and parents are encouraged to use the toolkit to supplement the livestream event on April 21 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. EST, during which Posner will be joined by a four-women panel of skilled STEM professionals specializing in such fields as marine biology, lab sciences, mathematics and biochemistry. To register for the live webinar please visit Embrace the Earth.

For further information please visit Embrace the Earth Toolkit

In addition to the new STEM toolkit, CSD continues to offer comprehensive ASL resources for the deaf community during COVID-19 pandemic. This includes:


About CSD

Communication Service for the Deaf (CSD) is the largest deaf-led social impact organization in the world. For more than four decades, CSD has been a leader in creating and providing accessible and innovative solutions for the deaf community. Today, CSD continues its work to create opportunities for personal and economic growth within the deaf community, specifically addressing leadership and employment. CSD’s Social Venture Fund is one of the first angel funds and incubators in the world supporting deaf entrepreneurs and deaf owned and operated businesses. For more information please visit: CSD.

About CSD Learns

CSD Learns, powered by CSD, aims to create equity and give the deaf community resources for self-improvement and advocacy. The program’s goal is to provide equity for deaf people in the workplace and give people the tools for self-improvement and autonomous social mobility. By providing self-paced online courses with visual and auditory paths for interaction, CSD Learns ensures that people from all intersections can engage with our content and build their own pathways to success. CSD Learns’ courses can be accessed by any individual, school, or organization at no cost. For more information please visit CSD Learns.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

Magical I Am Offering Free, Pre-Release Version Of Game-based App To Address Dyslexia

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ATLANTA (PRWEB)

Magical I Am Inc., developers of a game-based app to help dyslexic children correct their reading and writing problems, today announced a free, downloadable version for evaluation by parents, teachers and dyslexic children to be available to a limited number of participants.

Magical I Am uses three-dimensional imagery and an app-based game format that makes learning fun and easier for dyslexic children. As they make their way through the game, children will master abstract words and their meanings, progressing as they conquer each level of the game. The Magical I Am game has been successfully tested in demonstration sessions comprised of both dyslexic and non-dyslexic children.

“As we prepare to launch our initial version of Magical I Am this spring, we are offering a free version of the app to those in the dyslexic community who want to be the first to experience and comment on our edutainment tool for the reading challenged,” said Magical I Am founder and CEO Bill Allen, who was diagnosed with dyslexia in 1963. Allen, a Georgia State University graduate, was a successful real estate agent who spent seven years as a facilitator for the Davis Dyslexia Correction program based in Burlingame, Calif. Prior to founding Magical I Am, Allen created and developed the “Learning to Read Program”.

Magical I Am Game Director Sunil Thankamushy, said “People who have registered and signed up will be given access to get a free download of the app. Participants will be able to play as much as they want and we will contact them to get their opinions about their experience.”

A longtime digital game industry veteran and UCLA film school graduate, Thankamushy, who has also worked for DreamWorks and Electronic Arts, said demonstration sessions last year validated the core concepts of the game – a point verified by the parents of participants.    

“My daughter enjoyed the game; it was a positive experience for her,” said Sarah McAfee. “I think she was really engaged and into it.” Joe Pellizzari’s daughter had a similar experience. “She stayed engaged throughout the game,” he said. I think she found it interesting and it held her attention.”

“The content of the program was very good,” said Rachel Galotti. “My daughter liked the fact that it was digital platform and that is what kids today respond to. It also had a rewards basis which helped to keep her interest in going from level to level. She had a lot of fun with the game.”

“After 32 years of the frustration of my inability to read and write like everyone else, I was able to correct the reading and writing aspects of my dyslexia. I personally know the devastating effects it can have, especially on children,” said Allen. “I am also aware that traditional programs are very expensive and often out of reach for most families. In the United States, less than one percent of the dyslexic population can afford the dyslexia correction methodologies available today.”

Magical I Am focuses on the formative ages of kindergarten through the fifth grade. The app addresses the key challenges for the dyslexic or reading challenged child – the mastery of abstract words, punctuation marks and symbols. It will be extremely affordable for the 99 percent of the families who can’t afford the expensive dyslexic programs being offered today.

In addition to Allen and Thankamushy, other key leaders of the company are veteran Atlanta entrepreneur, Eric Scharff, who serves as the company’s chief operating officer. Marcia Hart, who co-developed the “Learning to Read Program” with Allen, serves as educational director of the company. Prominent Atlanta marketing industry professional, Scott Marticke, serves as the company’s chief marketing officer. Respected mortgage executive from a multigenerational family of professional educators, Tyler Johnson, serves as senior vice president, business development.

For more information on Magical I Am, please visit https://www.magicaliam.com/

Magical I Am Inc., based in Marietta, Ga., is a gaming and educational software development company focusing on programs and tools to help dyslexic children correct their reading & writing problems. The company is developing Magical I Am, a mobile app game that provides the fun of adventure while negotiating learning challenges that teach children to read abstract words, punctuation marks and symbols.

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Society: Social Services

COVID-19 Made Me A Caregiver: What Now?

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OMAHA, Neb. (PRWEB)

As the coronavirus spreads across the nation and throughout the world, millions of people are coping with the unanticipated effects the virus has caused. For instance, many individuals who previously relied on the help of professional caregivers, have now been unexpectantly thrown into the role of providing this vital care for those most vulnerable to the disease – be it an aging spouse, parent, other relative or friend.

Providing care to a loved one while also being attentive to your own needs can be difficult to navigate, especially during a pandemic. However, it’s important to remember the wide range of resources and support available to help you stay organized and find balance in your own life.

“Caring for a loved one can be a fulfilling experience, and it is often an opportunity to give back to someone who has given so much,” said Lakelyn Hogan, gerontologist and caregiver advocate at Home Instead Senior Care. “But it’s important to be mindful of the physical, mental and emotional toll caregiving can have on our lives. By taking a moment to assess the specific challenges we may encounter and determine a plan of action, we can create a caregiving environment that is beneficial for everyone involved.”

If you’re just beginning your caregiving journey, Hogan offers the following tips to set yourself up for a successful and empowered experience:


  • Stay organized. As a primary caregiver, you’ll likely need to understand and manage your loved one’s financial, legal and medical affairs. Being prepared and storing all important documents in one place can help alleviate any unnecessary stress when this information is needed. You may also consider creating a schedule that details the ins and outs, routines and nuances of a loved one’s care. Keep a file in an easy-to-reach location, such as a nightstand, to allow easy access to information.    

  • Practice open communication. Caregivers shoulder many responsibilities, but one of the most crucial is the ability to effectively communicate with family members and other care providers. If you’re a family caregiver, it’s important to plan for the inevitable tough talks that may be needed with older relatives. Ask your loved one about their needs and priorities and be prepared to communicate these preferences with others. If you’re still working, make sure to let employers know of your new responsibilities.

  • Get support. If you have become the primary caregiver and it’s getting to be too much, don’t be afraid to ask for help or accept someone’s assistance if they offer. Discuss specific tasks that your siblings or professionals can help with, such as meal preparation, light housekeeping or respite care at home. Make the most of support groups and online resources to find answers to your questions, share ideas and even talk with experts and other caregivers.

  • Take care of your own health. Caregiving should not cost your physical and mental wellbeing. Remember to prioritize your own needs when providing care to others. For instance, maintaining a healthy diet and exercising regularly can help you relieve stress. Try small changes first: Eat a good breakfast, drink plenty of water and have healthy snacks, fruits, vegetables and nuts on hand. When it comes to exercise, try to fit in what you can, even if you only have 10 or 15 minutes.

  • Minimize the risk of COVID-19. During these unprecedented times, it’s important to follow CDC-recommended precautions to help prevent the spread of the disease. Wipe down surfaces you frequently touch such as light switches and countertops, avoid close contact with those who are sick and wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water. Consider postponing non-essential doctor visits or opting for a telemedicine appointment instead.

While some days as a caregiver will be challenging, remember to look for the small victories and happy moments throughout. And, remind yourself often of the love you hold for the senior who needs you. For more information on how to remain positive and provide care for your loved ones, visit https://www.caregiverstress.com/stress-management/.

ABOUT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE

Founded in 1994 in Omaha, Nebraska, the Home Instead Senior Care® franchise network provides personalized care, support and education to enhance the lives of aging adults and their families. Today, the network is the world’s leading provider of in-home care services for seniors, with more than 1,200 independently owned and operated franchises that provide more than 80 million hours of care annually throughout the United States and 13 other countries. Local Home Instead Senior Care offices employ approximately 90,000 CAREGivers℠ worldwide who provide basic support services that enable seniors to live safely and comfortably in their own homes for as long as possible. Home Instead Senior Care franchise owners partner with clients and their family members to help meet varied individual needs. Services span the care continuum – from providing personal care to specialized Alzheimer’s care and hospice support. Also available are family caregiver education and support resources. Visit HomeInstead.com. Connect with us on Facebook and Twitter.

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Society: Disabled Issues / Disabilities

HRS’s Health Risk Screening Tool Could Save Lives of People with Intellectual Disabilities During COVID-19

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With each state knowing that the HRST is a proven way to identify those most at risk for serious consequences from illnesses such as COVID-19 via the Journal of Nursing Measurement, they’re empowered with action steps to help mitigate that risk,” Dr. Escudé says


CLEARWATER, Fla. (PRWEB)

The rampant spread of COVID-19 shows that calculating risk factors for vulnerable populations is a matter of life and death. That’s proven in a study conducted by researchers at UNSW showing people with an intellectual and development disability (IDD) are twice as likely to die from a preventable death.(1) High-risk groups, like those with IDD, lack the ability for caregivers to perform simple risk assessments that could save lives. Though that is changing, as the Health Risk Screening, Inc.’s Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST) for identifying risk in people with IDD has been endorsed by the Journal of Nursing Measurement.(2)

According to Dr. Craig Escudé, the president of Health Risk Screening, Inc., it’s never been more critical in understanding the risks of COVID-19 for this more vulnerable group of individuals, and even more important is being able to take steps to mitigate such risks. “Healthcare professionals and caregivers are at a huge disadvantage in providing care for those with IDD during the COVID-19 pandemic,” Dr. Escudé says. “This leaves them helpless in assessing mortality risk and providing care for their patients and loved ones.”

IDD Health Risk Screening and Advocacy

The time-tested HRST is a web-based tool currently used in 26 states that determines the mortality risk level of people with IDD to ensure that the support staff for these individuals know precisely when and how to act. The efficacy endorsement from the peer reviewed Journal of Nursing Measurement shines an important light on the growing use of the HRST. As the leading nursing journal, Journal of Nursing Measurement focuses on addressing instrumentation, tools, and approaches in regard to nursing, research practice, and education.

The efficacy of the HRST to predict mortality was validated by a study of 12,582 people with IDD residing in the state of Georgia. The study results showed that the HRST can predict mortality through health risk assessment. Therefore, it can serve as a basis for establishing healthcare needs and determining nursing care acuity for people with IDD.

When it comes to easily transmittable viruses—like COVID-19—that may even lead to death, society’s most vulnerable have always been at a much greater risk. But the current pandemic is revealing an acute problem, in which cities and states are putting those with IDD at an even greater risk. This can be seen in the pushback by disability advocates that have lodged complaints with the HHS Office for Civil Rights. The groups target the coronavirus response plans of several states that they claim would jeopardize people with disabilities.(3)

Risk and Mortality with IDD and COVID-19

People with comorbidities—which can be prevalent among those with IDD, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention—may be more susceptible to severe illness and death from COVID-19.(4)

According to Dr. Escudé, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities encounter five common challenges that put them at a higher risk for illnesses like COVID-19:

1. A higher percentage of people with disabilities have comorbidities, such as diabetes and other conditions

2. Some may have restrictions in their ability to take deep breaths or even cough effectively due to musculoskeletal issues

3. Those with higher rates of aspiration may have scarring of their lungs

4. Some habitually place items in their mouth, which can increase the risk of contact with infectious materials

5. Those who require frequent emergency department or medical visits may have increased exposure to people with illnesses

Other leading experts on the topics of aging and intellectual disabilities agree that people with IDD are particularly vulnerable to adverse outcomes associated with COVID-19 due to having:(5)


  • Several health conditions

  • Low levels of health literacy

  • Reliance on others for their care

  • Smaller networks and less social support than the general population

  • Reduced comprehension regarding the need for visiting restrictions

Performing a health risk screening on someone with IDD determines their level of risk as well as provides actionable steps to mitigate that risk from a number of different conditions. This data can be used to reroute scarce human and financial resources to where they will be most effective. This not only lowers the risk for people with IDD, but it also helps lower the spread of COVID-19 for the general population.

Furthermore, for those who have relied on the HRST prior to COVID-19, many are already seeing the advantages of having the resource available throughout the crisis, such as with the nonprofit organization, CADES (Children and Adult Disability and Educational Services). “We implemented HRST two years ago, and it has been our foundation through this pandemic, and for that we are so grateful. Keep leading us!” says Julie Alleman, MSS, the CEO of CADES. Such testimonials show just how beneficial the HRST tool can be when it comes to reducing risks for those already faced with the challenges of IDD, especially during such critical and uncertain times.

“We are all in this fight against COVID-19 together,” Dr. Escudé says. “With each state knowing that the HRST is a proven way to identify those most at risk for serious consequences from illnesses such as COVID-19 via the Journal of Nursing Measurement, they’re empowered with action steps to help mitigate that risk.”

About Health Risk Screening, Inc.

Health Risk Screening, Inc.’s roots began in 1992. Along with training courses, webinars, and materials, HRS is the sole developer, producer, and distributor of the web-based Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST). The HRST is the most widely used and validated health risk screening instrument for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. HRS’s focus is on developing tools and training for the person-centered support of such vulnerable populations. Through the education of government agencies and service providers, HRS aims to improve lives. With unrelenting focus, HRS works to fulfill its mission of improving the health and quality of life for people faced with these types of vulnerabilities. To learn more, visit http://www.hrstonline.com.

1. Dan Wheelahan. “People with intellectual disability are twice as likely to die a preventable death,” UNSW Sydney Newsroom, February 8, 2017, newsroom.unsw.edu.au/news/health/people-intellectual-disability-are-twice-likely-die-preventable-death

2. Roszkowski, Michael J., PhD, Thomas, Michael M., MS, Conroy, James W., PhD, Ivy, Catherine, MS, LCSW, Gravitt, Gwendell W.Jr., PhD. An Examination of the Validity of the Health Risk Screening Tool: Predicting Mortality in People With Intellectual Disabilities, Journal of Nursing Measurement, Springer Publishing Company Connect, March 16, 2020, connect.springerpub.com/content/sgrjnm/early/2020/03/16/jnm-d-18-00088

3. Shaun Heasley. “Trump Administration Says Disability No Reason To Deny COVID-19 Care,” Disability Scoop, March 30, 2020, disabilityscoop.com/2020/03/30/trump-administration-says-disability-no-reason-to-deny-covid-19-care/28065/

4. Blythe Bernhard. “Coronavirus Brings Added Worries For People With Disabilities” Disability Scoop, March 17, 2020, disabilityscoop.com/2020/03/17/coronavirus-brings-added-worries-disabilities/27989/

5. Deborah Condon. “COVID-19 and intellectual disabilities Particularly vulnerable group,” Irishhealth.com, Mar 23, 2020, irishhealth.com/article.html?id=27072

Society: Christianity

We Can Find Freedom When We Look at Christ’s Love and Choose to Live for Him

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Learn of the freedom I found in Christ’s ability to Love even while He was treated poorly by the world


IMPERIAL, Mo. (PRWEB)

James Reeves’s book, Impractical Jesus: The Hardcore Truth About the Narrow Way ($11.49, paperback, 9781631290657; $5.99, e-book, 9781631290664), is available for purchase.

Impractical Jesus: The Hardcore Truth About the Narrow Way, by James Reeves, is about being brokenhearted and lost in life and finding Christ in the Bible instead of the confusion of all these denominations and theologies.

Readers need to hear it from someone who has been to hell in this life and speaks in a real way about the journey out of that hell. They will learn to take their broken heart and begin to heal after hearing Reeves’s story.

“Learn of the freedom I found in Christ’s ability to Love even while He was treated poorly by the world,” said Reeves.

James Reeves does woodwork, writes, and especially loves to help those who need a hand so they don’t have to feel alone.

Xulon Press, a division of Salem Media Group, is the world’s largest Christian self-publisher, with more than 12,000 titles published to date Impractical Jesus: The Hardcore Truth About the Narrow Way is available online through xulonpress.com/bookstore, amazon.com, and barnesandnoble.com.

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Stop Antisemitism & Take a Stand for the Healing of the World — Tikkun Olam

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Hope in Hazardous Times Broadcast Series

We take a stand to STOP the virus of antisemitism and FOR the healing of the world!


HOUSTON (PRWEB)

As we navigate this season of increased restrictions, Marches of Remembrance throughout Texas and around the world have been postponed. However, since this year marks the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, we are determined to raise our voices online so as NOT to remain silent during this pivotal time.

In lieu of live Marches of Remembrance this month, the Holocaust Remembrance Association is pleased to announce the “Hope in Hazardous Times” programming series. This series will be broadcast LIVE online for five successive Sundays (4/19, 4/26, 5/3, 5/10, 5/17), beginning SUNDAY, APRIL 19, 2020. Each program will address a different topic and will feature Holocaust survivors’ firsthand testimonies and insights from their descendants, as well as commentary from remorseful German Nazi descendants, dignitaries, professors, pastors, rabbis, and other community leaders. Liberator and rescuer stories will also be featured, along with relevant music and dance pieces. Don’t miss this opportunity to participate in a March of Remembrance without even leaving your home!

Episodes will air nightly at 8:00 p.m. (CDT)

  • Sunday, 4/19: Hope in the Face of Medical Crises

  • Sunday, 4/26: Hope in the Face of Isolation

  • Sunday, 5/3:    Hope in the Face of Humiliation

  • Sunday, 5/10: Hope in the Face of Financial Peril

  • Sunday, 5/17: Hope in the Face of Total Loss

Experience the March of Remembrance Online Premiere! Invite Your Friends!

Links for watching the broadcasts will be posted in the following locations:

1. Holocaust Remembrance Association website

2. Holocaust Remembrance Association Facebook

3. March of Remembrance Texas YouTube channel

4. HRA18 YouTube channel

Register NOW and join us as we take a stand against the virus of antisemitism and FOR the healing of the world – TIKKUN OLAM!

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Ignacio L. Götz’s newly released “Jesus the Jew” contains a comprehensive look at the life of Jesus as a Jewish man of earthly persona

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MEADVILLE, Pa. (PRWEB)

“Jesus the Jew: Reality, Politics, and Myth—A Personal Encounter”: a sagacious dissertation that exposes the life of Jesus that pertains to his work, heritage, ministry, and death that compares to his proclaimed being that is devoid of worldliness. “Jesus the Jew: Reality, Politics, and Myth—A Personal Encounter” is the creation of published author Ignacio L. Götz, a Lawrence A. Stessin–distinguished professor emeritus at New College of Hofstra University and an ordained priest.

Götz shares, “He was born in the spring or early summer of the year 4 or 6 BCE, probably in ‘the little town of Bethlehem’ in the Galilee, near Nazareth. He became a laborer, maybe a stonemason. His mother, Mary, could not get him married because of his suspect paternity, but he had a girlfriend, Mary of Magdala. He had several brothers, one of them a twin brother, Judas ‘the Twin’ (Thomas), and two sisters. He was charged by the Romans with sedition. At a preliminary hearing, when queried by the High Priest whether or not he, the laborer in rags, was ‘the anointed son of the Blessed One,’ as all kings were, he answered, ‘Am I?’ He was crucified like two thousand other Jews during the Roman occupation of Palestine. He died between 30 and 32 CE. His followers revered him as a prophet, but he was a marginal Jew who went about doing good.

“Little more than one hundred years later, Tertullian, the African apologist, would write, ‘I am saved if I be not ashamed of him.’”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Ignacio L. Götz’s new book presents the untold moments of Jesus that inspired people and loved ones to declare the glory he possesses that revolutionized beliefs and transformed lives.

Readers are filled in with critical discussions that analyze the many instances of interweaving holy and earthborn characteristics of Jesus that profoundly impacted history and changed the world.

View the synopsis of “Jesus the Jew: Reality, Politics, and Myth—A Personal Encounter” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “Jesus the Jew: Reality, Politics, and Myth—A Personal Encounter” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “Jesus the Jew: Reality, Politics, and Myth—A Personal Encounter,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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Peggy Selden’s newly released “In Order To Bear Fruit” is an illuminating narrative on identifying God’s genuine gifts and spirituality in life

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“In Order To Bear Fruit”: a sagacious read that delves into the essence of understanding the truth of God’s gifts and the Spirit’s fruits to fully grow and live a purposeful life. “In Order To Bear Fruit” is the creation of published author Peggy Selden, a devoted follower of God and a prolific writer.

Selden shares, “Do you want to know without doubt that you have received the gift of Holy Spirit? You can and will know with certainty when you recognize fruit at work within you as God intended it to work.

“Numbers have meanings to God beyond their numerical values. The prophets and apostles knew this. Sometimes prophecy came forth from their lips in an order of priority. Sometimes the order of items in list form came forth in harmony with God’s use of numbers.

“The revelation of fruit of the spirit was given in harmony with God’s numbers. Their particular order enhances our understanding of how each fruit works.

“The divine placement of each fruit presents a recipe on how to grow in the spirit and produce fruit.

“God has given us a roadmap for understanding spiritually the operation of the fruit of the spirit. He has revealed each fruit in a specific order so that we can better grasp its purpose and dimensions. I have found that mixing the order of the fruit of the spirit takes away the imprint that God has placed on each fruit.”

Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Peggy Selden’s new book reveals pivotal insights aimed at leading believers to partake in God’s gracious blessings to further nurture themselves in spiritual wisdom and fulfillment.

This book allows readers to be open to the Lord’s manifestations and discover which are truly from His loving heart that can transform their lives to boundless fruition.

View the synopsis of “In Order To Bear Fruit” on YouTube.

Consumers can purchase “In Order To Bear Fruit” at traditional brick-and-mortar bookstores or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.

For additional information or inquiries about “In Order To Bear Fruit,” contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.

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