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Newly annotated classic inspires hope, peace, unity among those of different faiths

Los Angeles, CA, Dec. 5, 2022 — As one of the most profound books ever written, Norman Vincent Peale’s The Power of Positive Thinking put the self-help genre on the map when it was first published in 1952. With practical messages paired with quotes from the Christian Bible, the book has sold over 24 million copies worldwide and has been translated into 42 languages.

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Using God’s speech filter in our conversations

billyhollandministries.com As I’ve prayed for spiritual awareness over the years, the Lord has been patient with my lack of understanding and has graciously allowed me to labor in the area of communication. When having a conversation with someone, listening intently helps to discern what is on their mind, but most importantly it’s even more important to listen to God in order to know how He wants us to respond. For the Christian, there is no higher responsibility than to monitor and examine every thought and word before we release it.

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Training for parents and teachers will address reading struggles for children

HAVILAND, KS – ‘The Sound Case’ training, which helps parents and teachers of dyslexic children or children with reading difficulties, will be offered at Barclay College January 17 and 18, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in Haviland. The training will be given by Tammy Kofford from the Philips Fundamental Learning Center in Wichita. Cost is $200/ person and includes a box of resources for each registrant. Enroll by calling Sydney at 316-684-7323. Seating is limited.

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PTK holds ‘Pie Your Professor’ fundraiser at

Pratt Community College’s Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society held a “Pie Your Professor” fundraiser throughout October and November 2022, with the grand finale taking place Friday, December 2 at the college. PTK invited students, faculty and staff to vote with bills and coins in the Linda Hunt Memorial Library, placing their money into the jar with the name of a desired candidate they’d like to see get a pie in the face.

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