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It's better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.
New York, NY
Joined October 2009
“I hope to die young, but as late in life as possible.” That quote from a Greek philosopher was a favorite of the legendary broadcaster and anchorman Ernie Anastos, who passed away yesterday at the age of 82. Read more:
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(Photo l to r: Ernie Anastos, Ken Burns, and Tony Rossi at Christopher Awards ceremony) “I hope to die young, but as late in life as possible.” That quote from a Greek philosopher was a favorite of…
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“Being less cynical ensures a happier life.” Best-selling author Dean Koontz made that observation in an essay on his website, but it’s an idea that has long found its way into his novels because he has experienced its truth personally.
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“Being less cynical ensures a happier life.” Best-selling author Dean Koontz made that observation in an essay on his website, but it’s an idea that has long found its way into hi…
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Dean Koontz on Purpose, Classic Literature, and the Beauty and Wonder of the World
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“Being less cynical ensures a happier life.” Best-selling author Dean Koontz made that observation in an essay on his website, but it’s an idea that has long found its way into hi…
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"Nathan and Elizabeth fans will be happy and surprised at the end of S13"! Interesting conversation with @brbird and #TonyRossi on a number of topics, and yes, I agree that it's better to light a candle then to curse the darkness! #Hearties
The stories and characters in Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart" are reflective of the Prayer of St. Francis. Love is sown where there is hatred, hope affirmed in times of despair, and faith awakened in periods of doubt. #Hearties
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The stories and characters in Hallmark's "When Calls the Heart" are reflective of the Prayer of St. Francis. Love is sown where there is hatred, hope affirmed in times of despair, and faith awakened in periods of doubt. #Hearties
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If the media you consume leaves you feeling emotionally exhausted, angry, or harboring an “us versus them” mentality, it will affect the way you think and act in the real world, to the …
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'When Calls the Heart: Season 13' Leads with Love, Mercy, (& Gasps): An Interview with Brian Bird
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If the media you consume leaves you feeling emotionally exhausted, angry, or harboring an “us versus them” mentality, it will affect the way you think and act in the real world, to the …
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"Some people count sheep. I count opportunities that I have grasped with the Holy Spirit together, side by side, just as Jesus sent out His disciples two by two…There’s great joy in counting our blessings of opportunities to bring light.”
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Deacon Don Grossnickle shouldn’t even be here anymore. Diagnosed with Stage 4 heart failure in 2016, doctors told him he would be dead within two years. Shocked by the unexpected news, Deacon…
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Deacon's Pilgrimages and Aid Work for Mothers and Babies Give Him 'Spiritual Strength'
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Deacon Don Grossnickle shouldn’t even be here anymore. Diagnosed with Stage 4 heart failure in 2016, doctors told him he would be dead within two years. Shocked by the unexpected news, Deacon…
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James noted, “Blindness taught me patience and staying in the moment…I’m a better person because I’m blind. I wouldn’t be the poet I am if I was not blind." https://t.co/zFqlyusY9S
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James’ optimism was unwavering, even as his loss of vision slowly progressed over two decades. “Everybody carries a cross,” he reflected. “That’s the message of Jesus. What do you do? You give up, or you get up.”
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James Palmaro believes that God is using his blindness to help others see – and he’s okay with that. Even more, he embraces it. This is a remarkably optimistic perspective from the husb…
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As Poet and Teacher James Palmaro's Vision Faded, His Purpose Began to Shine
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James Palmaro believes that God is using his blindness to help others see – and he’s okay with that. Even more, he embraces it. This is a remarkably optimistic perspective from the husb…
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Megan Alexander Unwraps the Spiritual Roots of Beloved Christmas Traditions #Christmas #Advent #Faith #Nativity
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As a Christian and mother of three, TV host, actress, and Christopher Award-winning author Megan Alexander noticed that modern celebrations of Christmas could be overly commercial or completely ove…
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Megan’s focus on teaching children about their faith is reflected throughout “The True Gifts of Christmas.” She believes parents can use the 25 entries in the book to ask, “Where is Christ in this part of the holiday season?”
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As a Christian and mother of three, TV host, actress, and Christopher Award-winning author Megan Alexander noticed that modern celebrations of Christmas could be overly commercial or completely ove…
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One of Megan's suggestions is, “Give quietly because the quieter the gift, the happier the heart.”
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As a Christian and mother of three, TV host, actress, and Christopher Award-winning author Megan Alexander noticed that modern celebrations of Christmas could be overly commercial or completely ove…
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Megan Alexander Unwraps the Spiritual Roots of Beloved Christmas Traditions
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As a Christian and mother of three, TV host, actress, and Christopher Award-winning author Megan Alexander noticed that modern celebrations of Christmas could be overly commercial or completely ove…
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"The gospels are so familiar to us that we just let them wash over us, but they’re also so foreign that we don’t pick up on the connections that are being made.”
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Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a combination evangelist, apologist, and stand-up comedian. Peppered into her infectiously enthusiastic explorations of the gospels are witty one-liners that make God’s w…
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Understanding Scriptural Context Better Fixed @MegHunterKilmer's Eyes on Jesus -
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Meg Hunter-Kilmer is a combination evangelist, apologist, and stand-up comedian. Peppered into her infectiously enthusiastic explorations of the gospels are witty one-liners that make God’s w…
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Thank you to @tonyrossimedia and @ChristophersInc for the warm welcome and lovely conversation about my new @loyolapress book "Jesus Every Day, Jesus Every Way" - I love your show and it's always great to be on!
“Maria gave Fr. Rafael the Rice Bowl box and said, ‘Padre, we can’t give much, but we know what this has done for our family, and we want to help other families around the world just like ours'...Fr. Rafael…was moved to tears." @CatholicRelief @LisaHendey
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"Christopher Closeup" Radio Marks 500th Episode, revisits highlights from past interviews including Tim Conway, Gary Sinise, Nikki DeLoach, Kate Bowler, Harry Connick Jr., John Dickerson, and Bonnie Hunt.
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Father James Keller founded The Christophers in 1945 to promote the idea that “it’s better to light one candle than to curse the darkness.” He believed that instead of complaining about what was wr…
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