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Start Your Day with a Morning Routine
Begin with this 5-step routine When you arise in the morning, think of what a precious privilege it is to be alive — to breathe, to think, to enjoy, to love. — Marcus Aurelius Every morning is a gift. It has taken me years to realize it, but I’m there. My morning is now my… Read more ⇢
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Embracing Life’s Ups and Downs
Appreciating the bad days is good too Life is a rollercoaster, isn’t it? It’s a mix of good days and bad days, and sometimes, it’s hard to see the silver lining when things take a nosedive. But let me share a story that might change your perspective. I’ve always considered myself… Read more ⇢
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Finding Contentment When You’re Not Feeling It
Five ways to get out of a funk Whenever I wake up with a headache, I wallow in self-pity. This morning was compounded by the beginning of DST and I was awake earlier than usual. Irritation easily set in. I could make a choice. Stay in this mental state or… Read more ⇢
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Being a Kid at Heart Means This
I look at photos of children who have such beautiful expressions of joy. The purity of discovering something new. The enthusiasm in their storytelling. The love in their hearts. As we get older, we seemingly lose that purity of innocence. Why do we no longer explore for no other reason… Read more ⇢
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Daily Principles Define Living
My guiding principles for daily living come from the virtues outlined in Galatians 5:22-23: But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. I try to end my day reflecting on how they virtues guided me. How well did I live by them?… Read more ⇢
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Life Without A Computer = Simplicity
I recently experienced this when I was on concussion protocol, and at first it was weird. Like many of us, I’m so used to looking at a screen whether it’s my laptop, iPad, phone, or TV. When my doctor told me to limit my screen time in order to heal… Read more ⇢
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The Best Piece of Advice
“Never let the odds keep you from doing what you know in your heart you were meant to do.” H. Jackson Brown, Jr. I saw this quote on a print and immediately bought it. I know it isn’t like a special person give me sage advice, but it works that… Read more ⇢
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Daily Writing Prompt: Let the Adventure Begin Shop
If I was going to open a shop, it would be a combo bookstore/coffee shop/yoga studio/local items. I would fashion it in the way the character David Rose created Rose Apothecary. I have always dreamed of having a shop that felt like home: a place where people feel accepted and… Read more ⇢
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Relationship: 5 Practices to Make Them Work
There are many kinds of relationships. Romantic, sibling, parent-child, friendship, collegial. If you connect with someone, then there’s some type of relationship happening. And, they all have one thing in common. They take consistent effort. Even the seemingly easy relationships aren’t easy. They aren’t overnight successes. They are the result… Read more ⇢
Meet the writer, Christine Denker.
My stories offer a mix of relatable topics from someone who has been around the block a time or two.










