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CCM Artists Cover ‘Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Da’
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Jennifer E. Jones
How many contemporary Christian music artists does it take to sing a Beatles’ song? Apparently a hallway’s worth.
The Importance of Being Creative
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Jennifer E. Jones
What’s holding you back from being creative? Maybe you’ve got a book idea or you’ve always wanted to be a part of community theater. Really, what’s stopping you?Ever since I was in the second grade, I’ve wanted to be a writer. When the Challenger shuttle exploded in 1986, I was seven years old. I still…
Celebrities Giving Back
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Jennifer E. Jones
I like to highlight different organizations that are making the world a better place or simply bringing do-gooders to the forefront. It’s inspiring for us all to know that everyone can make a difference and here are a few who are. From Charlie Sheen’s outrageous “winning” behavior to up-to-the-minute media coverage of Lindsay Lohan’s trips…
Overcoming The Fear of Meditation
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Jennifer E. Jones
Meditation completely unnerves some people. I understand why. If I asked you to sit perfectly still and empty your mind or (worse yet) concentrate on one thing for longer than 30 seconds, I wonder how many of you could do it. I don’t think I could, but I certainly want to try. I just came…
Women’s History Month: Who Inspires You?
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Jennifer E. Jones
March is Women’s History Month, and it got me thinking about inspiring women of the past and present. As a woman and a writer, many of my historical heroes are the same. I’m utterly fascinated by the life of Zora Neale Hurston. She is among the prominent voices of the Harlem Renassaiance in the 1930s.…
Laughing Babies
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Jennifer E. Jones
There is truly nothing better than the sound of a baby laughing. I don’t even have kids, and I chuckle every time I see something like this. I saw this YouTube video making the rounds on Facebook a few days ago, and now the national media has picked up on it. It’s been a hit…
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss
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Jennifer E. Jones
I’ve had a love for the written word ever since I was a child. I guess that’s why I became an editor for a living. My parents used to read to me every night, and I can remember every nursery rhyme book I’ve ever enjoyed. As you can image, Dr. Seuss was always one of…
Justin Bieber Fans Help Raise $7 Million for Charity
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Jennifer E. Jones
Here’s a great example of using fame for good. For his 17th birthday (March 1), teen pop star Justin Bieber asked his fans to donate money to Charity:Water, an organization that provides clean drinking water for impoverished countries. He wrote on the charity’s Web site: “This year, I really want my birthday to be all…
Laugh a Little
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Jennifer E. Jones
I figured you could use a laugh today. This is a clip from comedian Jim Gaffigan’s comedy special King Baby. It’s the only comedy album I own, and it’s my go-to stress reliever. Jim Gaffigan Online Sometimes you just need a laugh and you need one quick. Who or what do you turn to add…
Be Here Now: The Solution to Distracted Living
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Jennifer E. Jones
“Wherever you are, be all there.” – Jim Rohn It’s one of my favorite quotes and one of the hardest things to do. I live in my head a lot; it’s a horrible habit. Take for example right now. I’m thinking about a thousand things at once. My old friends, my new friends, my last…
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