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Coping with daily challenges and finding joy in simple things

Jan
17
2010
Everyday Living, Life & Death, Spirituality & Science By Jeff Courter | 1 comment

Haiti – Shock, Awe & Burning Questions

In the aftermath of Haiti’s horrifying earthquake, let’s talk about tough questions that trouble many of us when disasters strike. But let’s not overlook what we can do to help Haiti find hope for the future.

Jan
1
2010
Celebrating Life, Everyday Living By Jeff Courter | 1 comment

The Promise of 2010 – Is Enough Finally ENOUGH?

As we enter a new year and a new decade, it’s the perfect time to rethink our priorities. It’s time to demonstrate that we love people more than things. It’s time to simplify.

Dec
29
2009
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A Very Muslim Christmas – Why Not?

The Christmas holiday may be behind us. But that doesn’t mean the spirit can’t live on. And it doesn’t mean we can’t share it with Muslims – or anyone else who seeks a more peaceful, loving world!

Dec
10
2009
Celebrating Life, Everyday Living, Spirituality & Science By Jeff Courter | 1 comment

Hubble’s Heavenly Countdown to Christmas

Check out this spin on a digital-age Advent Calendar – courtesy The Boston Globe and the Hubble Space Telescope. A wondrous way to remember the season!

Nov
3
2009
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Afghan Faces – Human Souls

The Afghan people are as rugged and uniquely beautiful as their country – as this breathtaking photo essay reveals.

Nov
1
2009
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All Saints Day – The True Spirit of Halloween

On the surface, Halloween seems to be about costumes, candy and scary stuff. But that’s just the commercial side of a holiday that really honors the “saint” in us all.

Oct
7
2009
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Chicago Olympic Gold: Going…Going…Gone

Chicago lost its Olympic bid but will no doubt rise again. One Chicagoan feels the pain, while putting defeat into perspective.

Sep
30
2009
Celebrating Life, Everyday Living, Spirituality & Science By Jeff Courter | 2 comments

One Nation, Under…Whom Would You Say?

At the end of the day, what matters most about our faith – what we profess to believe in, or how we “live” our faith each day?

Sep
25
2009
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9/11 – Just Another Day at the Office?

Looking back on a day of remembrance – what’s the best way a Soldier can honor the victims of 9/11?

Sep
18
2009
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Suffering – Beneath the Unavoidable Reality

Life is full of suffering. But why is pain such a central feature of our daily lives? And is there anything we can we do about it?

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