How do I show my gratitude for growing up with a mother, father, and knowledge of my family? One way I choose to practice my gratitude today is making my DNA available on websites like 23andme.com,

They say that the family is the basic unit of the society. That's quite true. Happy families make happy societies. I'm sure all of us long to have a happy family. Having one is worth thanking for! Caption:

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My name's Abi and I am here to testify that boys and girls can be good friends (in Christ). Caption: That's me, feminine and sweet yet wanting to explore pure friendships with males. I grew up surrounded

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"Yokoso!" That was the welcoming greeting that I saw upon arriving at Narita International Airport, Chiba, Japan. I was stunned. Even before we landed at the airport, I couldn't help but keep

Welcome to the second article about Turkey! This time I would like to share with you my personal experiences and observations about the differences between the eastern and western parts of Turkey. WESTERN

"Pass it on! Engage. Empower." These were the words that resonated the Mountain View College campus last April 9-14, 2018. More or less 20 000 young people gathered together along with their

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"I will never be the same again | I can never return | I've closed the door | I will the path..." - Darlene Zschech Caption: The Bible Camp was a memorable event to me. It was in the closing

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This is an authorized translation in English of a post in French by @japon: Hama Rikyu, un parc exceptionnel au coeur de Tokyo Remember that the person that speaks here is NOT me, Vincent Celier (@vcelier),

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“Sisters, as you know, also have a unique relationship. This is the person who has known you your entire life, who should love you and stand by you no matter what, and yet it’s your sister who knows exactly

Hey everyone. Hope all of you are good. Today, I'll be revealing the winner of the 'Shary's Writing Prompt Contest #1 and will also talk about the next contest. Winner of Contest #1 I received a total

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Dear Steemit Friends: A more intimate exploration of the beautiful Cappadocia Everywhere you travel, you'll find signs of long forgotten peoples. Today I'm going to take you further on my exploration of