Can’t Force the Feeling: How Letting Go of Expectations Helped Me Enjoy Christmas
It hits me at odd times throughout the year, in small, fleeing sparks: that feeling of perfect warmth and wonder that embodies Christmastime. Perhaps it’s…
read more4 Things You Need to Know About #GivingTuesday
#1 What is it? #GivingTuesday is a global day of giving to kick off the giving season on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and…
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I Was Arrested for a Cause I Believe In: 4 Reasons Why Social Action Matters
I took a deep breath and dialed her number. “Mom,” I said timidly, “I just wanted to let you know I got out.” “Out of…
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10 Years Strong: How We Built Our Marriage on a Foundation of Prayer
A couple of years before meeting my wife, I started praying a prayer about her and about preparing both of us for marriage. I prayed…
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On a Hero’s Journey: Where Christianity and Nerd Culture Collide
Growing up, it wasn’t easy for me to fit in. I was always “weird.” (I still am.) I liked what I liked regardless of whether…
read moreHow to Cope When Other People Let You Down
My adult daughter and I have a “no guilt” pact. Although we do our best to stay in touch regularly, sometimes life gets in the…
read moreInconceivable! The Catholic Twists of ‘The Princess Bride’
Ask me what my favorite movie is, and I will answer without hesitation: “The Princess Bride.” For those of you who have never had the…
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