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An elementary director at the nondenominational Real Life Church in Santa Clarita, California, and a follower of Christ for more than 30 years, Paula Whidden's eclectic family gives her an unusual take on living her faith. Her family contains people who have believed in five different faiths: Baptist, agnostic, atheist, Catholic and Mormon. Ordained a Baptist pastor nine years ago, she has led children and teenagers through their faith walk for more than 20 years.

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People are watching, how do we reflect Christ's love?

Friday, December 4th, 2009

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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2009

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How to develop a thankful heart

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From Semper Fi to Simplify

Yesterday we celebrated Veteran's Day and it made me think of the Marine motto "Semper Fidelis" which...
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Love your neighbor = appreciating the sacrifices of soldiers and their families

Tomorrow Veterans Day arrives. For many of us, it's just another day. Perhaps we receive a day off from regular activities or not. We know the...
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I was a 28 year old virgin (continued)

At the age of 28, I had endured and enjoyed 28 years of virginity. (yes, I said enjoyed). I could and would never have done that if it weren't...
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I was a 28 year old virgin

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This is not to say that I was some supermodel type girl who conquered extremes, nor was I the homely in the corner person. But I was a virgin until...
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The power of play

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