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Lindsay Peyton

Lindsay Peyton is ReNew Houston's Transformation columnist.

Stories By Lindsay Peyton

Doberman ready for forever home, thanks to Houston Humane Society

Landing at Houston Humane Society in December, the Doberman was dubbed Mistletoe. But with all her health problems, it would take a Christmas miracle to get her adopted. Lindsay Peyton

Memorial Presbyterian celebrates Easter with Jerusalem Village

Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church brings the Easter story to life by building a town of Jerusalem on the lawn and inviting families to an interactive trip into the pages of the Bible. Lindsay Peyton

Wheeler Avenue Baptist fights disparities in cancer deaths

First Aid Care Team at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, provides medical care during events at the congregation and shares educational health resources with the community. Lindsay Peyton

Sugar Land man opens up about his mental health journey in book

“The Art of Calm: Spiritual Exercises for the Anxious Soul” is about developing a practice, exploring strategies and finding sources of solace. It’s equal parts workbook, self-help guide, memoir and prayer book. Lindsay Peyton

Kits make it easy to share the Passover story with classmates

At the seder dinner table, a simple question prompts the telling of the Passover story and how Moses led the Jewish people from slavery into freedom. Lindsay Peyton

After a lifetime of fatigue, surgery fixes woman's heart defect

At birth, doctors diagnosed Patti Allbritton with a heart murmur. Doctors with Texas Children's adult congenital heart program found a solution Lindsay Peyton

Sugar Land student flatlines 3 times. Now she's recovering

A sudden heart failure and brain injury nearly cost Kavya Patel her life during her freshman year of college. Lindsay Peyton

Former NFL quarterback shares his addiction and recovery story

Former NFL quarterback Ryan Leaf says it's his calling to share his addiction and recovery journey with others struggling with mental health and substance abuse. Lindsay Peyton

Refugees find a community for iftar feast during Ramadan

Fasting is one of the pillars of Ramadan, a Muslim month of prayer and worship. Each evening, iftar, the meal that breaks the fast, is a time of celebration and community. It can be a hard time for refugees. Lindsay Peyton

UTMB students offer footcare and footwear to those in need

At Grace Clinic, physical therapy students fit individuals with devices like walkers, crutches or wheelchairs and address back, knee and foot pain. Donations are needed. Lindsay Peyton

Sleep in Heavenly Peace builds beds for kids who don't have one

Many kids in Houston don't have beds to sleep in. This organization's volunteers aim to fix that with their building skills Lindsay Peyton

Guide invites worshippers to take a prayer walk in Hermann Park

The upcoming Guided Prayer Walk in the Park is designed to help seekers find spirituality on a nature hike. Lindsay Peyton

After wreck, Bridge City cheerleader learns to walk, talk again

Cheerleader Addison Minter suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in a car wreck. Memorial Hermann TIRR helped her relearn to walk and talk. Now she wants to cheer. Lindsay Peyton

5K raises awareness that colonoscopies are recommended at age 45

Since his successful surgery and chemo, Keith Rollins has been committed to raising awareness of the importance of colonoscopies. He started a nonprofit called the Push Up Foundation. Lindsay Peyton

Everyone's a kid again at Houston's colorful Holi festivals

Holi, also known as the festival of colors, marks the arrival of spring. This year the Holika Dahan begins the evening of March 7 and Holi falls on March 8. Lindsay Peyton

Ashes-to-go programs at Houston-area churches fit busy lifestyles

Palmer Episcopal Church's traditional Ash Wednesday services don't fit into everyone’s day, whether getting to work, medical treatment, classes or childcare stands in the way. So the church sets up shop on the sidewalks. Lindsay Peyton

El Campo stroke patient feels '100 percent' after clinical trial

Andrea Arismendez had suffered an acute ischemic stroke, which occurs when blood supply to the brain is interrupted and the brain does not receive enough oxygen or nutrients. A blood clot had traversed a hole in her heart. Lindsay Peyton

Houston congregations go Texan for the rodeo

One area congregation, River Pointe Church, hosts a kick-off Rodeo Weekend each year. And at the close of the season, Houston’s Jewish community convenes for the annual Kosher Chili Cookoff. Lindsay Peyton

Pearland couple makes wedding mistake into a fitness challenge

It all started with a wedding dress — accidentally ordered two sizes too small. Lindsay Peyton

Eye disease is common for those with diabetes. Regular exams help

Floaters, blurry vision could be signs of serious trouble, such as a detached retina. Lindsay Peyton