Author: Alicia Hayes

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Patriotism

The way Americans express their love of country is very different from other areas of the world. We take patriotism for granted and often don’t think of how to best express it critically. We should be proud of our country and here are three ways to express honor well:

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John Chapter 4: Through Samaria

We all have a story. We each have history. There are certain chapters and characters of our stories that we love and cherish. But then there are others that we would rather forget and ignore. We want to forget the chapters of our lives that contain our dark secrets and disheartening hardships. Some of us talk to God about those hard times, but some of us keep quiet because we feel frustrated, hopeless and don’t know where God was during those times of pain. We tend to ignore the chapters that hurt the most and pretend they never occurred.

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More Than a Movie: Classic Movies to Watch

With streaming services spewing out more material than anyone can adequately consume in a day, the content isn’t always the most appealing or interesting. So rather than binge watching another sad series, take a look at a classic! Classic films are often over-looked – some people think they’re boring because they’re used to today’s movies that are high in CGI and special effects. Here are a few reasons why you should take a look at classic movies:

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Struggles

For many of you, the “new year” may not begin on January 1st but on the first day of school. New classes, schedules, activities and possibly new struggles are starting in the fall. Some of these struggles may have to do with romantic relationships, new or old friendships, academic struggles or problems at home. Dealing with these things can make a new time in life, which is already stressful, incredibly difficult. 

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Let Someone Else Carry You

Our culture values independence and doing things our own way. But, we need relationships in our lives to carry us through the ups and downs.

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Planning

The summer is quickly approaching! The beach, vacation, hanging out with friends, swimming, ice cream and more await you! The possibilities for the summer seem endless. You may already be trying to decide how to spend your break! So, to help you with your planning, we created a list of essential things for you to contemplate while you prepare for the new season. Here’s our To-Do List for approaching your summer planning:

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A Little Help, Please?

Ups and downs in life are pretty common. You may know how you want people to support you if you’re going through a difficult time, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to help a friend or loved one when you’re not the one hurting. For those moments, when you’re at a loss for words or actions, try some of these things to help bring support and care to your hurting friend:

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