‘Tis the Season of Giving—Give Your Book Dream a Jumpstart You’ve been wanting to write that book for years, but you’re not sure where or how to start—so give yourself the gift of clarity this December—and reserve your spot for a January session that will jumpstart your nonfiction book! “I’ve always wanted to write a […]
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The tradition of gift-giving has deep roots in humanity’s history, giving social scientists plenty of data to study; a quick Google search brings up dozens of articles discussing the research on gift-giving. You don’t have to be a researcher, though, to know that not all gifts are created equal. Factors in gift-giving vary more than
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I remember singing a hymn called “Count Your Blessings” in church as a kid. I always enjoyed singing it during the worship service, hearing the bass singers in the congregation boom out the repeat. I didn’t pay much attention to the words, though. But one day as a young adult, I was having a bad
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Eight Gratifying Ways to Celebrate—No Date Necessary! Look into the origins of Valentine’s Day and one adjective seems to pop up over and over—“murky.” Meaning, of course, that no one knows for sure where or how or why it started, although there are several possibilities. So before we dive into what to do, let’s look
Is Christmas about celebrating love and family? Not exactly . . . Feel like the season of joy and peace has little to do with you? In fact, those who are living in pain, who can’t see a way forward, who see no light at the end of the tunnel are EXACTLY who the Christmas
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The act of writing is a journey, an exploration. It is also an excellent way to acknowledge the past and express gratitude for what came before. Why is that relevant today? Today is Indigenous People’s Day in many places in America. The day acknowledges the American people who were here before Europeans arrived en masse.
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As Memorial Day approaches, let’s take a moment to contemplate “fallen heroes” in our own lives—even if they’re still alive. “Who is a spiritual hero in your life?” A few weeks ago, this was the ice-breaker question at a small bible study I attended. As others in the group began volunteering answers, I remained stymied:
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