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How St. Teresa of Calcutta Taught Me to Love
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” — St. Teresa of Calcutta
A smile. That’s all it took to completely transform my life.
I experienced Christ's...
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What St. Augustine and College Students Have in Common
Chaos. That’s the word I’d use to describe my first few days as a freshman at James Madison University. I was 18, I didn’t know a single soul on...
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How Jesus Changed My Family When I Said “Yes”
After my first national FOCUS conference, I knew in my heart of hearts that God was calling me to be a missionary.
I definitely dragged my feet as graduation approached,...
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An Honest Confession About Fundraising
There are a surprising number of conspicuous words that upset us or cause division, words that we worry will change the way people think of us.
I want to talk...
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Don’t Miss This Opportunity to Wait
In the history of sports, there have been a number of tortured groups of fans. Fans of the Chicago Cubs, the Boston Red Sox and all people in the...
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How to Not Be a Total Jerk When You Go Home for Break
I had just come home for Christmas break. I had awoken from a glorious night’s rest in my bed. (Note: Not the twin-sized dorm room bed. MY bed. My...