In this issue: Features: Pursuing Your Dreams Despite a Serious Medical Condition, How to Keep Weight Off During the Holidays, Holiday Crafting; Spotlight: Wendy Russo; Departments/ Columns: Kids4Christ: Back to School Games | Memory Verse: Psalm 86:11 | Word Search: Educate Yourself | Reverend Fun | Em Doodles | Great Lunchboxes, Food & Nutrition: Holiday Brunch | Nutritious Meals in Minutes | Pickles! Spicy, Sweet or Zesty | Super Snacks, Exercise the Right Way: Refuel Your Muscles and Taste Buds | An Endurance Athlete’s Guide to Energy Supplements | Muscles Have Memories, Missions Focus: Uganda: Hand of God Soccer Project Ministry USA and Beyond: Orphan to Orphan, Spiritual Fitness: The Fruit of the Spirit | Scripture & Reflection: "When the Going Gets Tough" 2 Corinthians 10:3-4.