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10 pieces of encouragement (not advice) for parents-to-be

Last weekend we went to a baby shower for friends who are expecting a baby girl. I was supposed to write down a piece of advice for the parents-to-be, and I could not think of a single thing to say.
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Something is wrong: The crisis of modern addictions

Modernity is not a constant movement towards progress. Instead the modern worldview has a gaping hole right in the middle of it.
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Introducing the small victory jar: The next chapter in the story

For weeks now, I have been looking for a container to gather the small victories my colleagues and I celebrate in the office.
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Time for action on gun violence

“Thoughts and prayers” are an appropriate, initial, compassionate response to any tragedy, including the death of innocents at a concert, church or school. But a solution requires action. And the time for action is now. 
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It’s time that we pick…7 takes that are quick

Dr. Seuss was born 114 years ago today! In honor of his birthday, let’s do this in rhyme….
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Living Biblically

If “Living Biblically” can get people thinking and talking about living a life of faith, it might be a good thing, overall. For now, CBS has ordered 13 episodes, and the producers hope it gets picked up for a second season.
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A small and simple gesture of sympathy

A batch of cookies. There’s nothing extraordinary about it. But sometimes when you feel you can do nothing, you look for one small thing you can do.
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A sleepover phone call, Year of the Dog festivities, a birthday party venue change, and a surprise autograph (7 Quick Takes)

I realized I’m a very uneven party thrower. I go way over the top ordering stickers to make Hershey kisses into Dog kisses, but I don’t start food prep for the party until about an hour before guests arrive.
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Illustrated family portraits

Robyn Barberry has fun with an illustrated image of her family.
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Jesus, our Eternal Fire Fighter

A fire fighter shares an amazing story of faith and salvation with Father Collin Poston.
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Easy ways to celebrate Chinese New Year, homework issues, a road trip, and the Statue of Liberty

Today we start the Year of the Dog, which is somehow much more exciting than the rooster or the goat. We are all quite excited about it.
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Praying our way through Lent: A basket of prayer intentions

It’s such a simple thing. It’s not particularly creative. And the intentions are spilling over onto our table.
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