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Malala’s Magic Pencil by Malala Yousafzai

  Malala’s Magic Pencil Malala Yousafzai is the youngest ever recipient of the Nobel Peace prize.  She tells her inspiring story of growing up in a war-torn region, yet seeing the magic of hope everywhere. When Malala was a child in Pakistan, she wished for a magic pencil.  Why?   To draw a lock on the door to keep her brothers out of her room; stop time so she could sleep longer every morning; and more.  However, her world changed…

Amish Grace: How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy

How Forgiveness Transcended Tragedy The story of the Amish West Nickel Mines School shooting on October 2, 2006.   A man know to this community held hostage and shot 8 of the 10 girls before committing suicide.  Five of those girls died.  In the light of this horrific tragedy the actions of the Amish community surprised the world.  One word–forgiveness.  Their response was starling to the media and the public.  Within two days ‘forgiveness’ became the media’s primary theme.  “It’s…