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Community: What the People of Kenya Taught Me

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Community—Helen Keller said: "Although the world is full of suffering, it is full also of the overcoming of it." I wasn't prepared to see some of the suffering I witnessed on my recent trip to Kenya with ONE.org, which will always remind a part of me. Likewise, I…

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The Power of Community at the Evo Conference

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You know when something goes really great in your life—you knock "it" out of the park (whatever "it" is). These great moments are the highs that make all the lows worth going through! They are what builds a reservoir of happiness, courage, faith, and joy! I've found, though, that most…

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Six Ways to Enjoy a Book Club Discussion Without Reading the Book

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How many of you participate in a book club? At one point, I was a member of three. Whether I belong to one or more, I always struggle to find time to read the assigned book. Am I alone in my battle? I mean, come on! I have blogs to…

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Restaurant Brings Community, Art, and Great Food to College Town

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I moved to Provo, Utah nearly 20 years ago to go to college at Brigham Young University. At that time, students were hard pressed to find decent restaurants and had to drive to Salt Lake City if they wanted fine cuisine or culture of any sort. It's amazing what a…

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Teaching Children to Give—Reindeer Candy Canes as Thank You’s

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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is my favorite holiday movie. I love it not only for its whimsical characters and witty rhymes, but also for the lessons it teaches in true Dr. Seuss fashion. The one that stands out to me the most is individual choice. The Grinch 's choice…

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