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The Easter Effect: What Happened To That ‘Gaggle Of Nobodies’ in the First Century A.D.

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‘The Incredulity of St. Thomas’ by Caravaggio. (Source)

By George Weigel

The first Christians were baffled by what they called ‘the Resurrection.’ Their struggle to understand it brought about astonishing success for their faith.

In the year 312, just before his victory at the Battle of the Milvian Bridge won him the undisputed leadership of the Roman Empire, Constantine the Great had a heavenly vision of Christian symbols. That augury led him, a year later, to end all legal sanctions on the public profession of Christianity.

Or so a pious tradition has it.

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Teach Your Kids A Better Way to Say Sorry…You Won’t Be Sorry!

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[Want sincere, effective apologies in your family? Get in on JoEllen’s mighty helpful lesson. My husband and I use this method in our marriage for WAY better communication. You and your kids can, too!]

“Say sorry to your brother.”

“But he’s the one who–”

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Tough Love Video: Blend Of Discipline & Warmth Most Likely To Produce Well-Rounded Individuals

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In this unexpected parenting video on tough love in a parking lot, Terrell Crawford, shows us how he handles the temper tantrum of his 3 year-old daughter Ari. It’s encouraging to see this young father tackle his upset child’s attitude in such a matter-of-fact, relaxed and engaging manner. He doesn’t bargain with his child, demand or plead or yell. He talked to her calmly and led her with warmth and firmness.

It is the style of parenting, rather than income or social background, that determines strength of character.

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What To Do After The Christmas Presents Are Opened: 7 Short Stories To Read Aloud

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Family Love by American artist Donna Green

It’s long been a family tradition in many a home to spend the chilly winter nights reading aloud. A particularly wonderful Christmas tradition is to read aloud a poignant, inspiring short story reflecting the real reason we celebrate Jesus’s birth.

This collection of heartwarming, inspirational Christmas stories (and books, at the end) will remind you of what the Christmas season is all about: giving, love, and humility, but especially Jesus!…

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‘When Queens Ride By’: A Short Story For Every Woman by Agnes Turnbull

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'When Queens Ride By': A Short Story by Agnes Turnbull, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Phillip, riding in a carriage, parade, Monarch of Great Britain,

I want to share a remarkable short story I read years ago which left an indelible impression on me. I found it again over at Living On A Dime. It imparts truths which are timeless. Let it change the outlook of your life as a woman, wife or mother.

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