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Shmouni… Made By Moun!
At the bustling 5K Jingle Jog at Gateway Church, I met a woman whose name instantly caught my attention: Shmouni, pronounced Shmoo-nee. She smiled as she explained that her name came from ancient Assyria, a region that now overlaps parts of Turkey, Iraq, and Syria. Its meaning—“God has heard”—seemed to delight her, especially because, as she put it with a laugh, “God probably hears me just fine; I’ve got a loud voice!” With that blend of humor, heritage, and personality, she
David… Man on a Mission From God
David came to the United States from Uganda for the very first time with one purpose in mind: to learn how to better help his people. He was attending a special conference that focused on growing crops, improving irrigation, and finding ways for families in poverty to provide for themselves. Even before he spoke, you could sense his determination. Traveling across the world is difficult for anyone, but for David, it was especially challenging. He needs regular dialysis and ha
Steven Pym… Drag racing Champion!
Recently, I picked up three wonderful passengers in Naples—Steven, his friend Heather, and her daughter Ella—and the ride to Fort Myers turned out to be far more interesting than I expected. While none of their names stood out as unusual, Steven had an interesting background that definitely caught my attention. A friendly and humble man, he carried a surprising claim to fame: he was once a professional drag racing champion! Born and raised in Canada, he eventually made his wa
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