My Version of Our Story

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The moment that we engage with others, we become characters in their story, says writer Alyssa Royse.

Christian Piatt’s Top 5 Blog Stories of 2012

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Can you believe what the top stories of the last year were on Christian’s blog?

4 Tragic Things Christians Say After Tragedies

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Sometimes comforting yourself with your faith doesn’t help anyone else.

20 Cliches On Lent And Earthly Attachment

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I check Facebook like I pick scabs.

Can Heartbreak Break a Man?

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Nicole Johnson argues that societal tropes of masculine strength and perseverance obscure the fact that emotional damage can destroy a man.

The Presence of a Father

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If you aren’t around for your family, what will your legacy be?

The 5 Worst New Parent Cliches

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In the interest of bettering society for children and parents alike, I present the “Five Things People Should Never Say to New Parents Ever Again. Seriously.”