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I never thought it was such a bad little tree. It’s not bad at all, really. Maybe it just needs a little love. — Linus Van Pelt, “Peanuts”

Daily Jolt December 11, 2015

Never forget that anticipation is an important part of life. … You’re cheating yourself if you refuse to enjoy what’s coming. — Nicholas Sparks

Make a note of all the good things that will happen between now and Christmas. Think of what you have to look forward to even…

Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas. — Peg Bracken, humorist, cookbook author

Think of at least one person to whom you can give the gift of your time this Christmas.

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How I’m Overcoming Judginess in a Divided World

I feel the anger rising as I scroll. “She is so ignorant.” “I can’t believe he actually thinks that.” “What is wrong with her?” The…

Photo Challenges

2022 InstaAdvent Photo Challenge

Our InstaAdvent Photo Challenge is back! Whether our plans for Christmas look different this year, or we are looking forward to (finally) returning to our…

Virtual Retreats

Virtual Remembrance Retreat

With All Souls’ Day, November 2, Catholic parishes and other faith communities begin a month-long remembrance for all who have died. In the same spirit,…

You sit on a throne of lies! — Buddy the Elf to “Santa”

Buddy the Elf exemplifies innocence, joy, and honesty. Strive for honesty and be the best version of yourself today. (But maybe without tackling a fake…

Love is divine only and difficult always. If you think it is easy you are a fool. If you think it is natural you are blind. It is a learned application without reason or motive except that it is God. — Toni Morrison

Love someone who is difficult to love today by sharing a conversation or a coffee with them.

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