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Nov 2016
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s a way of thinking: Yellow represents the light of Jesus shared by the church. Red represents the blood and bond of the family. So when you put Yellow and Red together you get… Orange! So......
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Why letting your kids struggle is good parenting
The opposite of good parenting is doing the easy thing in the short term. Now don’t get me wrong. There’s a certain parenting high when we just “let kids be kids,” stay up late,...
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Introducing www.TheUpDevo.com, your daily partner for a practical faith Today
Some people are passionate about Pokemon Go. For some it’s Starbucks or Fair Trade Coffee. For others, it’s the environment or finding the latest, greatest indie band. Everyone has a passion. Mine is helping...
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Spread Joy – November’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? As Julie and Matthew explained, it’s not just a colour—it’s...
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The Curious Origins of Halloween
Every October 31st we cake on cheap make-up, forego our “don’t talk to strangers” rule, and pile in more chocolate than Augustus Gloop. Yup, Halloween. But it seems to be getting weirder… and more...
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How to quickly become the perfect husband and improve your wife’s life without changing anything you’re already doing
You’re right. There is NO way I can deliver on a title like that! So yes, it’s a bit misleading. But I did it for a good reason: If you think you can “become...
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The Jar of Thanks – October’s Orange Idea
Westminster’s “Orange Idea” is a monthly, family-friendly, 1-page resource to help you live out your faith at home. But what is “Orange,” you might ask? Well, it’s not just a colour—it’s a way of...
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The Yes or No List
We all need a permanent vacation from complication. Who’s with me! Life gets fast and furious. Demands get thrown at you like water balloons at a kindergarten fun day. Next thing you know, you’ve...
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The Giving List
A few weeks ago in a blog I asked you this question: What is one thing you’ve done that has helped or served someone in a practical way? I promised to take what you...
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Can You Help Me?
Can you help me? I’m working on something and I’ve love your input. Here’s some background. I’ve never met someone who doesn’t want to do some sort of good in the world. A lot of...
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