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America’s Hymn Queen – Monroe Journal – March 24, 2022
“Adversity is always unexpected and unwelcomed. It is an intruder and a thief, and yet in the hands of God, adversity becomes the means through which His supernatural power is demonstrated.” Charles Stanley April 1820 – Putnam, New York: The...
Moses the Conductor – Monroe Journal – March 15, 2022
“Harriet Tubman reveled in defying men, defying governments, defying slavery and defying slave catchers who put a $40,000 bounty on her head. This Black woman who stood five feet tall was utterly and completely fearless.” ...
Miner No. 34 – Monroe Journal – August 8, 2019
“Dear Lord, never let me be afraid to pray for the impossible.” Dorothy Shellenberger 2 p.m. August 5, 2010 – Copiapo, Chile: The 120-year-old San Jose gold and copper mine 28 miles north of Copiapo, Chile, had been groaning for several months. Management...
The Generosity of North Platte – Monroe Journal – April 25, 2019
“Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it's the only thing that ever has.” Margaret Mead ...
A Lunch Date with Destiny – Monroe Journal – Dec 10, 2020
“You are to pay special attention to those who by accident of time, or place, or circumstances, are brought into closer connection with you.” St. Augustine Labor Day, September 1, 1986 – New York City: Laura Schroff, a 35-year-old USA Today ad executive, had...
The Roll Lady – Monroe Journal – March 10, 2022
“All things are possible with God’s help. None of this would have happened without Him.” Sister Schubert 1991 – Troy, Alabama: Patricia “Sister” Schubert, a 40-year-old single mother with two young daughters, was...
Marianne’s Prayer – Monroe Journal- Jan 21, 2021
“I never prayed sincerely and earnestly for anything, but it came at some time; no matter at how distant a day, somehow, in some shape, probably the least I would have devised, it came.” Adoniram Judson June 1872 – New Court Congregational Church, London:...
The Wall – Monroe Journal – March 3, 2022
“They gave their all for this country. They deserve a memorial. 58,318 names are etched in the black granite; more than 40,000 soldiers were age 22 or younger; 33,103 were 18 years old; 244 soldiers received the Medal of Honor, the country’s highest military...
Philippe Sky Walker – Monroe Journal – Nov 5, 2020
“Would anyone but a crazy person do this? I am a prisoner of my dream.” Philippe Petit 1968 – Dentist office, Paris, France: The magazine article mesmerized 18-year-old Philippe. He tore the article out and stuffed it in his pocket. It was about the construction of...
The Foot Soldier – Monroe Journal – Feb 24, 2022
“The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy.” -- Martin Luther King Jr. October 19, 1960 – Atlanta, Georgia: It was one of the worst days of Martin Luther...
