Hey Mom, Can We Talk?
Growing up my Dad always made a point of telling us that none of us are adopted. When it comes to me and my Mom, he really could have saved his breath. I look just like her. We are very similar in other ways too.
I know that I get my love of words and my passion for word-play from... >Read More
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aging parents,
better parenting,
Claire Colvin,
communication,
conversations,
Family,
family issues,
forgiveness,
leaving a legacy,
lessons from Mom,
Mother's Day,
Self
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Take Your Pick
From a very, very young age we’re taught that choices are important. Whether it’s deciding what color shirt to wear, or what to major in in college, choices, we’re told will have a profound impact not just on what we do but on who we are.
Ask any two year old to put on a pair of shoes without consulting... >Read More
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choices,
Claire Colvin,
Culture,
freedom,
Sheena Iyengar,
TED,
World
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Avoiding Divorce
We’ve all heard the stat that 50% of marriages end in divorce. It’s a horrible number, so much heartache in that one statistic. But researchers are now saying that there’s more reason to hope. Walking down the aisle doesn’t have to feel like flipping a coin.
Jennifer Baker, the researcher who is credited, erroneously she claims, with...... >Read More
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Claire Colvin,
divorce,
Family,
marriage,
Men,
relationships,
sex and love,
statistics,
Women
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I Only Feel Alone at Church
A few years ago I was attending a fairly large church. In early September we had a ministry fair in the gym. There was popcorn and small children running around and little tables set up for each of the church’s outreaches and activities. As I made my way round the gym I came to Ladies’ Bible Study table. “Oh... >Read More
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church,
Claire Colvin,
inclusive,
Jacqueline Overpeck,
living with significance,
Self,
single,
spiritual growth
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Raise a Glass for Earth Day
My younger brother, Dave, is very conscious of the world around him and the way that he interacts with the people and resources in that world. For years he and his wife kept a signed pinned to the back of their front door that read “Buy Less Stuff”. When did little brothers get so smart?
Recently he showed me a... >Read More
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Benin water project,
bottle water,
Charity Water,
Claire Colvin,
earth day,
enviornment,
GAIN,
recycle,
water,
World
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5 Tips for Brides
Years ago, my roommate was engaged for a year and a half. For 18 months our apartment was covered in magazines and tulle samples, lists and favors. Eventually the day came and it was lovely. As I walked out of the sanctuary behind the bride and groom the groom looked at his watch, turned to me and said, ... >Read More
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bride,
budget,
Claire Colvin,
darren hewer,
marriage,
relationships,
sex and love,
tips,
wedding
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Does God Break People on Purpose?
I was discussing the word “disability” with a friend of mine and realized how easy it is for that word to sound like “broken”. I asked him “Does God break people on purpose?” While our conversation veered away to other topics, the question has stuck with me. Does God break people on purpose?
It’s a heavy question, one... >Read More
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Claire Colvin,
crisis,
Culture,
disabled,
Family,
God,
health,
hope,
peace,
prayer,
suffering,
theology
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Try a Life Lesson
“Always walk through life as if you have something new to learn... >more
How to Write a Love Letter
What could be more romantic than receiving a love letter? A good... >more
What Do You Fear?
