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10 Inspirational Quotes for the New Year

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Do you need a little inspiration to kick your New Year off right? A little encouragement to dream big and grab for the ring? Let these 10 inspirational quotes for the New Year help you set your goals, stick to your resolutions, and keep your…

10 Empowering Bible Verses for the New Year

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It’s that time of year again, when we give thanks for the blessings we enjoyed in the 12 months gone by, and look forward to the challenges and promise of the New Year. To help you enter the New Year with a positive, hopeful attitude--and…
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7 Ways to Create a Sanctuary in Your Bathroom During the Holidays

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To offset the stress holiday entertaining can cause, I like to make one of the rooms in the house my private Zen sanctuary. The bathroom incorporates several elements that help me find inner peace and balance in such a fast-paced world. Also,…
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6 Simple Ways to Help Those in Need

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During the holiday season, we often think to help those in need, but don’t seem to have enough time, let alone energy, to take care of ourselves and our loved ones. To make it easier for you, the following are seven simple ways you can give…
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5 Bible Verses That Celebrate the Birth of Jesus

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How often have we heard the phrase, “Christ is the reason for the season.” To help remind us of why we celebrate Christmas, here are five key Bible verses that celebrate the birth of Jesus. My family likes to read these together on Christmas…

5 Bible Verses to Help You Be a Better Mother

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Even though most of us are more than good enough mothers, there are times when we want to be even better. Instead of comparing myself with other moms, I turn to the Bible for inspiration. When I feel that I can’t stand my own kids (yes,…
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How Volunteering Helps Build Empathy for Others

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Empathy is the ability to understand and relate to other people´s feelings and circumstances. We live in an increasingly digitized world, in which emails, texts and other online forms of communication are taking away from face-to-face interaction.…
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How Accepting Charity Changed My Life

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Accepting charity can be a hard thing for a woman to do. But when you’ve got kids to think about, there is no room for pride. Only four Christmases ago, I was a single mom. I was also broke and on Food Stamps due to divorce and the unmerciful…
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St.Jude: Building Hope from a Promise

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Danny Thomas was a struggling comic in Detroit with a young wife and family. As he worked to make a name for himself, he visited a local church and prayed for guidance. “Help me find my way in life,” he promised St. Jude Thaddeus, “and…