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Winters’ Day In
Conversations on life, faith, stories, and creativity from author Talena Winters.
Pour a cuppa and stay awhile.
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Please, Get Uncomfortable
Christians tend to grab a flag—and a sword and pitchfork—whenever we perceive that our “rights” or our “faith” are being threatened. But as the standard-bearers of Christ, are we really crusading for what we think we are?
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Finding Gratitude in a Week of Highs And Lows
It’s been a strange week. And by “strange,” I mean it was like there were an extra six really-high highs and kinda-sucky lows stuffed into it without much of a breather between one or the other. So, for posterity, here are the highlights, and a moment to be grateful, too.
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Making Love Work
My 7 “No-Duh” tips for creating a happy, healthy relationship with your partner.
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Photo Friday: Love
"The fragrance always remains on the hand that gives the rose." - Mahatma Gandhi
Random acts of kindness are one of the sweetest ways to love someone, don't you think?
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Photo Friday: True Love
"Then the world discovers as my book ends how to make two lovers of friends."