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Merrily Roe, former staff writer

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Beyond Basketball

By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer “I lived 50 years for the world, for negativity. I’m living the rest of my life for the Lord. No matter what.” David, a 6’11”, former professional basketball player and resident at the Union Gospel Mission Men’s...

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Christmas Shopping that Helps the Homeless

By Merrily Brast, former Staff Writer “Try it on! Try it on!” As each of 20 cousins, aunts, and uncles from Tiffany Riddle’s family opened their...

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"The Kingdom of God Belongs to Such as These"

By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer Inspiring Faith I Aspire to Have I approached the UGM Annual City-Wide Thanksgiving Dinner this past Wednesday, not...

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A Cook in the Kitchen: Joe Wilson Lands a Job

By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer “I felt like a ghost for a minute.” Without a birth certificate, a license, or a social security card, Joe Robert...

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