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Weekly articles, daily Q & A, and a Creation Comic!

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If you enjoy this free email service, I encourage you to spread the word to family and friends that we may bring inspiration into the lives of teenagers everywhere! If you are not on the list and this has been passed along to you, you can join Heart4Teens.com readers around the world by visiting: http://www.Heart4Teens.com/Heart4Teens

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Good morning Heart4Teens.com readers!

Before we get to today's story I wanted to let everyone know that the Heart4Teens.com web site recently went over the 2 million visitor mark! Currently we are averaging over 2000 visitors per day. We are very excited that so many people are being encouraged, uplifted, and inspired!

If you have been touched in some way by this e-mail list and website, would you write us and let us know? Have the things you have read helped you as you make your way through life as a teenager? Perhaps a certain story made a difference in your life? Do you like the "Thoughts For the Day"?  How about the Creation News section? We would especially like to hear from those of you who have been with us for a long time.  Just hit reply and let us know your thoughts and feelings. We would love to share your responses with our readers in future e-mails.

From my family to yours,

Author, Michael T. Powers


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Real Hero

By Jaye Lewis, © 2002

jlewis@smyth.net

I only noticed him out of the corner of my eye. I knew he was a Marine from the cut of his uniform, with it's tightly pressed military creases. Then I heard him, speaking low with a kind of hiss. He was not speaking to me. He was speaking to my Sergeant, who was the Non Commissioned Officer, in charge of the Military Information Booth, at San Francisco International Airport, where I served as a Navy WAVE, during the Vietnam War.

I heard his tortured attempt to speak. "Hep nee, peesss!" (Help me, please!) He struggled with every word. I was grabbing my purse to take a much needed break, but I was caught by his struggle to make himself understood. I could hear the irritation in the sergeant's voice, as she demanded that he "speak up!"

I paused, as he began again, "I-nee-to-change-ny-tickek!" I understood every painful word he said. He needed to change his ticket. What was wrong with my NCO? "I CAN'T understand you!" She said, irritated. "Speak up!" How rude! I thought. I turned, putting down my purse, and I looked at him, again beginning his struggle to speak. And, no wonder. There stood a tall, strong Marine Officer, perfect in his pristine uniform, missing half his jaw! My God, I thought! What is she thinking?!

"Excuse me, Sir. I can help you." Without thinking, I shoved my Sergeant aside and maneuvered my way in front of her. I could see the man's teeth through the wire that held his face together. I was of no importance, a lowly seaman apprentice, but I knew what this man needed. Someone, who cared enough to listen. I studied his eyes. I saw the pain, and I felt his humiliation. Soul to soul, I knew what to do. I smiled. A big, welcoming smile.

"Yes Sir! How can I help you?" Painfully.slowly.words, tortured and slurred, escaped from his wired mouth. I listened with all my heart, and I watched his eyes. Dear God, help me to understand! I prayed. And I did understand him, more than I can express. I gave him the directions he needed, and his eyes smiled his thanks. When he walked away, I called a friend at United Airlines, who adopted him immediately, taking great care with his situation.

I thanked God for this opportunity to help a real hero. However, I also knew I was in trouble. I looked at my Sergeant, feeling anger rise in me, at her rudeness and total lack of sensitivity. She stared at me, and she said, "I could put you on report." Her eyes narrowed. Without thinking, I blurted out, "...and, I could put YOU on report, Sergeant, for insubordination to an officer!" My eyes spit fire, as I hurtled the stack of report chits towards her. "Be my guest!" I said, as I grabbed my purse. "I'll be on break." And I left.

I went on to supper, as I knew it would be a long night. I was troubled, however, now that my "dander" was down, at the thought of going to Captain's Mast, for my insubordination to an NCO. I was certain it would be very unpleasant.

As I neared the United Airlines counter, I saw him again. His luggage was being checked, and his back was towards me. Then, as though someone had told him where I was, he turned, and he looked at me. Our eyes met, for an eternity. Then I smiled.

This soldier and hero, in the United States Marine Corps, pulled himself up to his full height, and with all the military perfection in his being, he gave me a sharp, military salute! I was thrilled! WAVES did not salute indoors, especially, when they were not wearing their cover (hat), but I pulled myself to attention and returned that salute.

Moving on to the cafeteria, I walked a little taller, and I felt more like a lady than I ever had before, in my whole life! And...just a little bit...I felt like a hero.

Jaye Lewis
jlewis@smyth.net

Write Jaye and let her know what you thought of her story!

As we celebrate Veteran's Day, I wonder does he remember? I've asked myself that question for thirty-nine years! I was twenty-one years old. My Sergeant never did put me on report. Now, I'm a retired Navy wife and Vietnam Era Veteran, who hopes we remember, in our present war, that the Marines of the United States Navy, and all our Special Forces, hit the ground running, so that we don't have to.

Jaye Lewis is a writer/poet, who celebrates seeing life from a unique perspective. She writes and lives with her family in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwestern Virginia. Jaye also shares her life with a cat, a kitten, a big "special" dog, and, of course, her constant companion, her "tweenie" dachshund, Happy Dog. Check out her book entitled "Entertaining Angels." Visit Jaye's website at www.entertainingangels.org



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Creation Q & A


Q: Do Ph.D. scientists still agree on a slow and gradual formation of the Grand Canyon?

A: It's so sad that people are still promoting this wrong view of the origin of the Grand Canyon. It's also frustrating to have park rangers there present an evolutionary view of the Canyon's formation.

However, we're noticing that many evolutionary geologists are now agreeing with us that it did not take millions of years to be carved!

For a long time, creation scientists have been telling evolutionists that the Grand Canyon does not fit with the idea of millions of years of earth history. They have said that the Canyon had to be gouged out quickly by a large quantity of water. Many evolutionists are now conceding this point-they've realized that the Colorado River did not slowly erode the Canyon over millions of years.

Creationists believe the aftermath of Noah's Flood had a lot to do with the formation of the Grand Canyon. The answer is in Genesis! (For more information regarding the Grand Canyon, visit www.AnswersinGenesis.org and enter the term 'Grand Canyon' in the search box at the upper right portion of the page.)

 Source: AnswersInGenesis.org


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Creation News

Click on the Bible above or visit the web site listed below!
http://www.HeartTouchers.com/Creation_News

This new addition to our web site will give you an article on the leading news in the Creation/Evolution controversy each day.

This section also includes a rotating Question and Answer feature and a weekly Creation Comic strip from the people at AnswersInGenesis.org.

Be sure to come back and visit each day for an informative article that will help you keep up to date on the latest news in this controversial area!


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Thought For The Day

"When I come to the end of my rope, God is there to take over."


Verse for the Day

"...for He hath said, I will never leave thee nor forsake thee." --Hebrews 13:5


Teen's Thought For The Day

"Never tell your mom her diet's not working."


Parent's Thought For The Day

"Parents are not quite interested injustice, they are interested in quiet." --Bill Cosby


Coach's Thought For The Day

"I've heard the statement that 'players come and players go, so the program is what counts'. Somebody missed the point since the players ARE the program." --Bill Greer


Deep Thought For The Day

"Did you know that dolphins are so intelligent that within only a few weeks of captivity, they can train people to stand at the very edge of the pool and throw them fish."



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Author MICHAEL T. POWERS
Contributing Author to Chicken Soup for the Christian Teenage Soul and 26 other inspirational books.

"I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me." Galatians 2:20
 
Over 120,000 people have listened to popular Chicken Soup Author Michael T. Powers' free inspirational message entitled: "Breathing Life into Others". If you aren't one of them just visit: http://www.Heart4Teens.com and click on the link to listen to the free streaming audio message!

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http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/Youth

ALL-STAR Youth Ministry

--The Youth Church of Faith Community Church in Janesville, WI
 
If you are in 7-12th grade and live in the southern Wisconsin/northern Illinois area and would like to check us out, we meet every Sunday night from 6:30-8:00 PM at Faith Community Church which is located at 2931 Lucerne Dr. in Janesville, WI. (About 3 blocks south-east of Menard's.)
 
Currently we have students from Edgerton, Fort Atkinson, Milton, Janesville Craig, Janesville Parker, Marshall, Franklin, Clinton, Beloit Memorial, and Beloit Turner. E-mail me back if you have any questions about our weekly meetings or would like to come to any of our events that are listed below... We have way too much fun and then, most importantly, talk about issues that are relevant to you as a teenager.

Starting a new 10-week series called: "No Stinkin' Way!"

This Week:


November 18: Is Your Bacon Possessed? (NSW Part 5)


Upcoming Topics:

November 25: Jesus and the Zombie (NSW Part 6)
 
December 2: Battle of the Sexes! Fun Night!
December 9: The Great Sand Doodler! (NSW Part 7)
December 16: All Up In My Kool-Aid! (NSW Part 8)
December 23: Wee Little Man (NSW Part 9)
December 30: Christmas Party!

January 6: In Love with the Darkness (NSW Part 10)


Visit our youth website to see our topics for 2008!

http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/upcoming_topics


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http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/Small_Groups

Teen Community Groups

6:30 - 8:00 PM Wednesday nights -- These groups are limited to no more than ten teens and are split into Jr. High and High School ages. This night is for those teens who want to dig deeper than what we do in All-Stars, but may not be ready to be a part of the Xtreme Teens. These cell groups will also be doing special activities with each other as the year goes on to build community.

Jr. High age meets at the church and are led by Kent & Rachel Martin (Call 373-0886 if you have any questions!)

High School age are led by Tedi Knox: 2816 Blackbridge (Call 774-2592 if you have any questions!)

Xtreme Teens: Xtreme Teens meet on Wednesday nights from 6:30 - 8:00 PM all year round at the Powers' house. This group is very extensive with weekly homework, memorization, service projects, etc. Students interested in this group will have to fill out an application, provide references as to why others think they should be involved with this, and sign an agreement as to what is expected of them. Admission into Xtreme Teens is on a case by case basis. Contact Pastor Michael for more details!

This Week November 14: Ya Gotta Love! (How do I show the love of Christ?)

For more info on our small groups, visit: http://www.faithcommunitychurch.net/small_groups

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