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2017 January/February Issue

A South Carolina Vacation Leads to Self-Discovery

February 16, 2017
By Lashawnda K. Becoats I love to read but never thought a book about slavery would lead me on an unexpected journey of self-discovery. It all started after I began reading Colson Whitehead’s “The Underground Railroad”. The book chronicles the journey of a young slave girl named Cora, who escapes from her plantation in Georgia onto a real train that runs underground through the South towards freedom.…
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Winter Fun in the N.C. Mountains

January 24, 2017
By Lashawnda Becoats I don’t like cold weather, so when the temperature drops, it usually means I’m heading someplace warm with lots of sun. As a way to change up my routine, I decided to ditch the familiar and head to the N.C.…
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All the Way to Siberia and Back

November 14, 2016
By Dee Dixon What an awesome experience! What a great mission! What an extraordinary team! I attend Central Church of God in Charlotte, which sends mission teams all over the world. When the opportunity to go to Siberia was announced, I responded to a “still, small voice” and signed up, not realizing the profound impact this journey would have on me spiritually. …
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3 Vacation Destinations in North Carolina

July 20, 2016
By Alyssa Seranni If you’ve grown up in North Carolina, chances are you know there is a lot to love here in the First in Flight state. However, when planning your next vacation you may have neglected to consider what North Carolina has to offer.…
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It’s OK to Travel Alone

February 28, 2016
By Lashawnda Becoats This year, I went to Amsterdam to see the world-famous rainbow-colored tulips at Keukenhof Gardens. They were everything I imagined. I loved Amsterdam, but Brussels was the star of this story. There would be no story if two of my girlfriends hadn’t backed out on our planned trip to Jamaica more than a decade ago.…