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June 20th, 2013

Laugh more… Humor is a defense… especially in tough times. — Reverend Run

Today, tell a funny story or anecdote to someone who needs a laugh.

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	December 23rd, 2010 Love is what’s in the room with you at Christmas if you stop opening presents and listen. — attributed to a 7-year-old named Bobby Think about the people who gave you gifts when you were a child. Take time today to call them or pray for them.…
	December 22nd, 2010 A very merry Christmas, and a happy New Year. Let’s hope it’s a good one, without any fear. — John Lennon Spend time with someone you may not necessarily like today and try to understand what makes them tick.…
	December 21st, 2010 Our creator is the same and never changes despite the names given Him by people here and in all parts of the world. Even if we gave Him no name at all, He would still be there, within us, waiting to give us good on this earth. — George Washington Carver Take time today to reflect on how dearly Christians love Christmas. Then think about how other religions value their special days just as much.…
	December 20th, 2010 “Is your house on fire, Clark?” “No, Aunt Bethany, those are Christmas lights.” — from Christmas Vacation Call your church or local parish and volunteer to help decorate for Christmas.…
	December 19th, 2010 The Twelve Days of Christmas — The Muppets Share your time today with friends or family.…
	December 18th, 2010 Every Christmas it’s the same. I always end up playing a shepherd. — Linus, A Charlie Brown Christmas Embrace your role in your family, your workplace or with friends, and how important you are in the lives of others.…
	December 17th, 2010 O come, O come Emmanuel And ransom captive Israel That mourns in lonely exile here Until the Son of God appear. Rejoice! Rejoice! Emmanuel Shall come to thee, O Israel. — hymn by John Mason Neale based on Latin Advent antiphons Resolve to not complain about the holiday season between now and Christmas; choose to be joyful instead.…
	December 16th, 2010 I am waiting for the spark from Heaven to fall. — Matthew Arnold Spend twenty minutes today listening for God in silence. Stick with it even if it feels like nothing’s happening.…
	December 15th, 2010 Now we play the waiting game… ahh, the waiting game stinks. Lets play Hungry Hungry Hippos! — Homer Simpson Play a game with family or friends tonight.…
	December 14th, 2010 Faith is the art of holding on to things your reason has once accepted, in spite of your changing moods. — C.S. Lewis Investigate something you’re questioning about your faith — do you really know the facts?…
	December 13th, 2010 Life [is] always a matter of waiting for the right moment to act. — Paulo Coelho Exercise patience today.…
	December 12th, 2010 “Okay people tomorrow morning, 10am, Santa’s coming to town.” “Santa! Oh my God! Santa here? I know him. I know him.” — Elf Bring excitement today to something those around you deem ordinary.…
	December 11th, 2010 The world is full of magical things patiently waiting for our wits to grow sharper. — Bertrand Russell Go outside today and experience the magic of God’s creation. (Wear your mittens!)…
	December 10th, 2010 Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known. — Carl Sagan Learn something new about your faith today.…
	December 9th, 2010 The World is all gates, all opportunities, strings of tension waiting to be struck. — Ralph Waldo Emerson Strike out into the unknown today: take a chance on something you’ve been hesitating to do.…
	December 8th, 2010 Faith has to do with things that are not seen, and hope with things that are not at hand. — St. Thomas Aquinas Think about someone whose faith you admire and speak with them today.…
	December 7th, 2010 An intense anticipation itself transforms possibility into reality, our desires being often but precursors of the things which we are capable of performing. — Samuel Smiles Think about something you have been putting off and take a step toward making it a reality.…
	December 6th, 2010 I like to compare the holiday season with the way a child listens to a favorite story. The pleasure is in the familiar way the story begins, the anticipation of the familiar turns it takes, the familiar moments of suspense, and the familiar climax and ending. — Fred (Mr.) Rogers Read your favorite Christmas story or scripture passage today.…
	December 5th, 2010 Ralphie: I want an official Red Ryder, carbine action, two-hundred shot range model air rifle! Santa: You’ll shoot your eye out, kid. — A Christmas Story Donate a toy to a children’s toy drive today.…
	December 4th, 2010 May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope. — Romans 15:13 Schedule a day this week to volunteer at a soup kitchen or shelter to offer hope to others.…

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