http://www.transparencymag.com Transparency is a new online magazine that focuses on the walk of faith with people sharing their heart and soul as they seek God. en-us http://www.transparencymag.com/faith_and_race_collide.html Sometimes your walk with God will put you at odds with people, even your own people. Writer William Knight shares how the decisions and stances he takes for God often draw criticism from people of his own race, and even his own family. http://www.transparencymag.com/the_average_life_sucks.html Though it is hard to admit, most of us live pretty boring lives. Writer Kevin Howell explains that since we are primarily focused on mundane, personal, daily tasks, we miss out on simple opportunities to live an extraordinary life. http://www.transparencymag.com/friend_request.html Online social networking has taken the world by storm. However, does it really improve our lives, or has Facebook, MySpace and Twitter led us into settling for watered-down friendships? This article will have you re-examine your friend list.