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DURING MY LUNCH BREAK, I received one of those phone calls from the office that you never want to receive—the kind that can be career ending. I had been working in the mortgage banking industry for two years after graduating from college, and had just concluded a very important transaction.

"No fear. " I once heard a skateboarder say that about me to another skater.

When Rachel Gitner took a part-time soloist job at a local Church of Christ, Scientist, religion was the last thing on her mind. A music major at the University of Oregon in Eugene, Rachel auditioned for the substitute soloist position two years ago because she knew she'd always be available on Sunday mornings.

THIS PAST EASTER SEASON, I visited a dear friend who was celebrating her 100th year. She greeted me with the words to a loved hymn, "Let us sing of Easter gladness"!  Frances Thompson Hill, Christian Science Hymnal, No.

I WAS BAPTIZED in a Protestant church, and I enjoyed participating in church activities during my growing-up years. The spiritual education I received was very meaningful to me.

Have you been born again? Do I mean are you an evangelical "born-again Christian"? No, I'm thinking of being born again as it applies to all humanity. In fact, if you are a Christian, being born again is part of your theological heritage.

IMAGINE BEING ONE OF THE DISCIPLES who were privileged to be with Christ Jesus during his brief career. You experience firsthand the Master's love for the multitudes that followed him.

THERE ARE SYMBOLS .

I REACHED A STAGE IN MY LIFE WHERE I FELT A DEEP DESIRE TO SERVE, to show my love for humanity in some specific way. Having a love for Africa all of my life and being aware of how vast the need is, I applied to volunteer at a residential care facility in South Africa.

HURRICANES. DROUGHTS.