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Union Gospel Mission: April 8, 2015
Tricia’s Story By Christie Grassmyer Director of Development, Big Table Community When Tricia was referred to Big Table, she was in desperate need of a new vehicle. Her ’92 Audi was on its last leg; the transmission failing. She had to work hard to...
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Union Gospel Mission: April 8, 2015
This post is the first in a 2-part series on relationship addiction by UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Yvonne Wilhelm. How would you define relationship...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: April 3, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer Sewing gave Glenda Gray confidence. One year ago, Glenda was forming her own business sewing and selling tote bags. “I...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: April 1, 2015
Poor work history. Felony record. Long periods of unemployment. Addiction issues. Lack of education. No transportation. No appropriate work attire....
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James Bishop: April 1, 2015
Omega Pacific Omega Pacific, a local manufacturer of climbing gear, has hired two men from UGM’s Employment Ready Program. Here, Director of...
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Union Gospel Mission: March 31, 2015
I'm having a LOT of thoughts lately. So many in fact, that I'm going to try and write some down. Hopefully others will feel encouraged, assured,...
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Union Gospel Mission: March 27, 2015
By JoAnn Zajicek, Director of Women's Ministries There was a kind and gentle man who had two daughters. One day the youngest daughter impatiently...
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: March 24, 2015
You are too. By Barbara Comito, UGM Director of Marketing I am SOOO not a party girl. My idea of a great time is a hot bath with a detective mystery....
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: March 20, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer At the beginning of 2013, Shannon Duval was sitting in a jail cell. She had lost her children, her job, her home and...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: March 17, 2015
In "The Reason Why," the author gave a description, through her story, of why she believes many women get involved in unhealthy relationships or turn...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: March 13, 2015
In all honesty, it is easy to judge addicts. But there are stories behind each face. And once these stories are heard, it becomes harder to judge....
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: March 11, 2015
Recently, a friend shared this letter with us. She wrote it to her son, who is struggling with addiction, but has hesitated to give it to him. "It...
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Union Gospel Mission: March 6, 2015
"If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. If I have the gift of...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: February 27, 2015
In the first part of this interview with UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor Jan Vetter, she described depression and the role it can play in addiction and...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: February 25, 2015
Depression is common among those beginning recovery at UGM. In the first part of an interview with Jan Vetter, UGM LIFE Recovery Counselor, Jan sheds...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: February 20, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer “My whole life, I was super angry, and I used to always think everybody would be better off without me.”
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: February 16, 2015
By Merrily Brast, former Staff Writer “You are worse than you think you are, but also far more loved than you feel you are.” –Timothy Keller
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: February 9, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer "Each and every one of you have the ability to make a profound and beautiful difference in the lives of somebody that...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: February 4, 2015
By Merrily Brast, Staff Writer 1992 Jeep Cherokee. That was my first car. Can you remember yours? The feeling of pride and freedom that came along...
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James Bishop: February 1, 2015
You came alongside us. People with strong support systems don’t usually end up in homeless shelters.
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James Bishop: February 1, 2015
Aaron Staeuble, Pastor Kurt’s son, has Down syndrome. He volunteers Monday through Friday at the Center for Women and Children in Coeur d’Alene.
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Barbara Comito, former marketing director: January 29, 2015
My One Word: Wrestle By Barbara Comito, UGM Director of Marketing For the past several years, rather than make a list of New Years' resolultions,...
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: January 29, 2015
“When someone has been given much, much will be required in return; and when someone has been entrusted with much, even more will be required.” (Luke...
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Merrily Roe, former staff writer: January 20, 2015
By Lynn Swanbom Yount, UGM Volunteer That's an odd title for a reflection commemorating my Dad's death five years ago today.
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Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: January 16, 2015
Editor's note: This is the seventh and last post in a special Christmas devotional series, focusing on Isaiah 61:1-3.
