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LIFE CONTRASTS
I was born in Venezuela, which was considered one of the richest countries in Latin America because it had the largest oil reserves in the world. Many people from neighboring countries emigrated to...
The Top 7 Tips for Eliminating Negative Thoughts
The majority of us spend a great deal of time in our own heads – fretting about the future, rehashing previous experiences, and generally dwelling on the aspects of life that dissatisfy us. While...
The top 5 exercises to beat depression
Exercise may activate feel-good neurotransmitters in the brain, which may help ease depression symptoms. Experts report that aerobic exercise appears to help reduce depression symptoms. Exercise is...
Depression? The Top 6 Tips to Eradicate It Forever
In this brief guide, we will show you six steps that, if implemented correctly, will show you that it is possible to recover quickly from depression and anxiety as well as prevent it so that you do...
Replicating “Computers For Refugees”?
During the past two weeks, we received phone calls from Texas, Florida, and Indiana requesting computers for refugees. Wow! Part of the reason might be that our name ALPHA........... is at the...
FOREIGNERS & PILGRIMS
In the Old Testament God told his people to welcome aliens and strangers to their land, and New Testament writers refer to Christians, themselves, as strangers and pilgrims on this earth. In a 2017...
SERVICE, FOOD, & FUN!
Two September events directly engaged the neighborhood surrounding the Community Center. At a yard sale on September 4, tables were full of very reasonably priced items: adult and children’s...
KEEPING IT COOL!
Recipients of food from the Community Center Food Bank especially appreciate meat, fresh vegetables/fruit, and dairy products. When the Center’s refrigerator broke down, we no longer had adequate...
SPOTLIGHT ON STAFF: PETRA CASTRO
The Community Center Food Bank relies upon the faithful service, leadership, and organizational skills of Petra Castro. Petra believes that you demonstrate being a Christian by blessing people. Much...
FOCUSING ON VALUES
It is evident that, in the midst of the 21st century, the loss of values in our society turns darker and darker. The decay and decline of society’s base, which is the family, contributes to a loss...