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Common Questions About Baptism

If you are a Christian, getting baptized is an important step for your faith. While it isn't a requirement in most denominations, it is something that can signify your faith in God and your commitment to live your life f ...

Category: Baptism Ceremonies

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How to Officiate at a Funeral Service

A funeral service addresses what may be a universal need to say goodbye through ceremony. Most religions follow their own practices regarding services, but ceremonial differences may have as much to do with cultural ...

Category: Funeral Ceremonies Loss

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Stephen Hawking and Disability Narratives After Death

If you’ve seen any mass media coverage about Stephen Hawking’s passing this past March, you’ve probably witnessed praise of the late physicist that he “surpassed his disabilities” and excell ...

Category: Loss

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Use Tech to Your Advantage While Planning a Wedding

Technology has completely transformed the way most people go about their daily routines. While you might not be someone who knows how to code or build a computer from scratch, you still most likely use your smartphone or ...

Category: Wedding Planning Technology

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Successful Wedding Exercise Tips When You Hate Exercise

Getting in shape and staying healthy might be top priorities for many people but there are plenty more who hate the idea of exercising. If you would rather kick back and relax than hit the gym, you may be at an interesti ...

Category: Wedding Planning

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Engagement Ring Discussions

The tradition of marriage changes with each passing year. Once, it was quite common for a person in a relationship to surprise his or her significant other by “popping the question” in a surprising way. While ...

Category: Wedding Planning Marriage

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Officiating a Wedding? Don't Forget These Essentials

If your friends have asked you to officiate their wedding, you’ll be playing a very special role in their celebration of love and happiness. You're probably excited, nervous and unsure about where to even start you ...

Category: Get Ordained Perform a Wedding

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Avoid Stress When Dressing Your Best

Whether you’re a bride to be, part of the groomsman crew, or simply an invited guest, you'll want to find something to wear that will reflect your personal style. It’s natural to feel excited or maybe a littl ...

Category: Wedding Materials Wedding Planning

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A Crash Course on Wedding Gift-Giving Etiquette

Many wedding etiquette guides specify how newlyweds should approach receiving their wedding presents, but what about guests who wish to bestow gifts upon the happy couple? If you’re stuck on what to give and you ne ...

Category: Marriage

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Inspiring Your Partner To Help Plan Your Wedding

Relationships require a lot of work. In order to maintain a healthy and balanced partnership, you and your significant other need to put in an equal amount of effort. Of course, there are going to be some situations that ...

Category: Wedding Planning

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