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While vigorous physical calisthenics are part of the daily routine at Men of Nehemiah, a nine-month residential recovery program in South Dallas, 14 men out of the 58-man program are pushing themselves even further. Encouraged by Rand Carlson, director of recovery and worship at Men of Nehemiah, these men formed a running club and are training for the Run4Bibles race at Cedar Ridge Nature Preserve in Dallas on March 1.
“A few years ago, I was in a really dark place,” stated Carlson, a former heroin addict who graduated from the program and has been clean for more than eight years, in a press release. “I started running and the more I ran, the better I felt. I ran a half marathon by myself. When we heard about the Run4Bibles event, it seemed like a natural for Men of Nehemiah. I asked the guys if they wanted to do it, and more than a dozen signed up.”
Men of Nehemiah is a faith-based residential recovery program that combines Biblical discipleship with professional counseling and military discipline to restore lives that have been derailed by addiction. The objective is to help each man become the person God intended him to be and reunite him with his loved ones and community.
“We train three days a week,” Carlson stated. “So far, the guys are really enjoying the challenge and camaraderie. Most of the guys don’t have proper footwear or attire. A couple are running in their jeans. But they don’t complain.”
The community can sponsor the Men of Nehemiah Running Club and encourage the men during their recovery. For more information on how to support the running club, email info@themenofnehemiah.org.
The Run4Bibles race offers everything from a 1-mile Hike-n-Run and 5K/10K to a Half-Marathon and Marathon. Proceeds from the event will help purchase Bibles and Bible study booklets for Bible study leaders impoverished and war-torn areas of Africa.
The public is also invited to participated in the Run4Bible race. Registration fees range from $25 for the 1-mile Hike-n-Run to $100 for the marathon. Registration and complete details are available at UltraSignUp.com.
Men of Nehemiah has helped more than 1,400 men find paths to recovery. Research compiled in 2022 affirmed that 61% of men who graduated from Men of Nehemiah prior to 2020 stayed sober for at least two years. More information is available at menofnehemiah.org.
February is the month of love. To celebrate, Cerulean Blue has two cookies of the month for February including Gooey Butter Cake and Red Velvet Cookie, both available through the end of the month; Red Velvet is the first-ever stuffed cookie offering at Cerulean Blue.
Cerulean Blue is located at 420 Parker Square Road in Flower Mound.
Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas recently shared it’s accepting potential patients for lower cost orthodontic treatment. Those interested may schedule screening/examination appointments by calling 214-828-8121 or by filling out an online form. More information about the process is available here.
“The dental college accepts about 250 patients each year for orthodontic treatment,” stated Dr. Gayle Glenn, clinical associate professor in the Department of Orthodontics, in a press release. “Spots fill quickly, so please act fast. We offer traditional braces for children and adults, plus clear aligners like Invisalign for patients who are candidates for that type of treatment.”
To qualify for screening, prospective patients must:
- Be at least 7 years old
- Have good oral hygiene habits
- Receive professional dental care on a routine basis
- Be able to commit to monthly orthodontic appointments scheduled during regular business hours
Candidates from throughout Dallas-Fort Worth and the surrounding areas are welcome to apply.
Tex-Mex restaurant Blue Goose Cantina is raising a glass to celebrate National Margarita Day on Saturday. It’s locations in Frisco, Plano, Highland Village, McKinney, Grapevine, Fort Worth and Grand Prairie will offer $9 Top Shelf Margaritas all day and other festive drinks.
Franchise Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ known specialty hot dogs and barbecue opened an express unit inside the Walmart Supercenter at 951 Wilshire Blvd., in Burleson, a press release stated.