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What They Knew 60 Years Ago

You probably don’t think there’s much to learn from marriages sixty years ago. A lot has changed since then. Today we have many marriages in which both spouses have careers. Nannies and babysitters are virtual members of the family. Same-gender…
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Teen Wisdom for 2015

You don’t have to be “old and grey” to have wisdom to share. Huffington Post has a special section for teen bloggers, HuffPost Teen. Over the past year, these teenagers have shared their lives — and the lessons they’ve learned…
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Police Chief Rejects Zero-Tolerance Approach

Should law-enforcement departments take a zero tolerance policy toward civil disobedience? Should any and every form of protest be stopped with force to maintain law and order? Nashville Tennessee Police Chief Steve Anderson says no. As a matter of fact,…
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“Early” Marriage is a Bad Idea

How do you know when you’re ready for marriage? Different cultures have different customs and laws with regards to marriage. In some places, early or child marriage is prevalent. This practice often offends Western sensibilities. Unfortunately, studies have also shown…
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Fight for Your Dream

“Stop watching your dreams go down the drain!” …so commands Eunice, a fiery 5th grader in Kibera, Kenya. Eunice is no stranger to struggle, living in a city where jobs and money are scarce. But she dreams of one day…
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A Soft-Hearted, Hard-Minded Foreign Policy

Have you ever noticed how much of life is a balancing act? In order to grow, we need to be gentle with ourselves, yet we must also follow a spiritual discipline; Our children need us to show them unconditional love,…
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You’ll Be Okay, Charlie Brown

Did you know that the CBS executives who first aired “A Charlie Brown Christmas” expected it to flop? Instead, the prime time holiday special based on George Schulz’s popular comic strip was a huge hit. It’s shown every year since…
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Watch This Movie About North Korea

I’m sure that by now you’ve heard all about the pulling of “The Interview” from theaters across the country, in response to threats alleged to come from North Korea. In light of this and other responses to the threats, Nick…
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How to Unknowingly Kill Your Marriage

Are you unintentionally destroying your spouse? We often slip up into thinking that tackling the “big stuff” in life is the hard job. Once you’ve got those issues taken care of, it’s easy to overlook the (very important) “small stuff.”…
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What’s YOUR Punchline?

You don’t need the perfect setup to deliver a great punchline. You also don’t need the perfect setup to make a huge difference in someone’s life. Comedian Michael Jr. talks about the breakthrough in his career as the moment he…
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