Tag: community
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Wednesday Wisdom: Tough Cities Rise Again — Youngstown’s New Chapter
“Tough times don’t last. Tough cities do.”Those words, painted boldly on the side of Penguin City Brewing in downtown Youngstown, aren’t just a mural. They’re a mantra, a reminder that even after decades of loss and hardship, resilience still runs through the veins of this Rust Belt city like molten steel once did. From Steel…
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Tick-Tock for TikTok
Have you been following the news about the TikTok ban? I can’t stop thinking about how deeply it’s affecting people. For some, TikTok isn’t just an app; it’s their world. It’s where they found community, validation, and a place where being weird was not just okay—it was celebrated. Losing that connection feels like losing a…
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Wrestling with Questions About Faith and God’s Goodness
Have you ever found yourself grappling with questions about the goodness of God? Wondering if God is so good then why is there so much sickness, suffering, or injustice in the world? If you have, you’re not alone. I’ve been there—sitting in tears, wrestling with these very questions, trying to reconcile what I believe with…
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In the Wake of Hurricane Helene: A Call for Unity, Preparedness, and Accountability
The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene is a tragedy in every sense of the word. Lives have been lost, homes destroyed, and entire communities left reeling. But amid the sorrow, one undeniable truth rises: resilience. This resilience is not just about rebuilding what was lost—it is about uniting, working together, and ensuring we are better…
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