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ShareTweetPin We’ve all been exposed. Not necessarily to the virus (maybe…who even knows). We’ve all been exposed BY the virus. Corona is exposing us. Exposing our weak sides. Exposing our dark sides. Exposing what normally lays far beneath the surface of our souls, hidden by the invisible masks we wear. Now exposed by the paper masks we can’t hide far enough behind. Corona is exposing our addiction to comfort. Our obsession with control. Our compulsion to hoard. Our protection of self. Corona is peeling back our layers. Tearing down our…

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Photos from Getty We Were On Study Abroad When Coronavirus Hit, & We Chose To Stay By Lilli Petersen March 27, 2020 Within the span of weeks, the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, which causes the respiratory illness COVID-19, has gone from a localized concern to a worldwide pandemic. Since January 2020, the virus has spread across the globe, with over 460,000 cases confirmed worldwide as of March 26, per the World Health Organization (WHO). In many areas hit by the virus, borders are closed, and citizens have been ordered…

ShareTweetPin “I was grabbing a few items at Walmart– trying to get in and out… It wasn’t too crowded. During the quick trip- I grabbed some milk in the back cooler, and turned to head toward the checkout. I noticed a man standing near the Hostess display watching shoppers clear the shelves. He was wearing a starched blue uniform, and a hat. His hands were rough… It looked like he put in a good day’s work. Become A Contributor He wore a smile. “Kinda crazy isn’t it?” – I asked,…

Shutterstock 9 Best Free App Store Games For A Fun Time At Home By Daffany Chan April 7, 2020 When you’re sick of scrolling the same feeds over and over, you can take a break with a new game right on your phone. From solving tasty puzzles in to caring for your animals in , there are plenty of different adventures you could go on. Here are the nine best free App Store games to have a blast without leaving the house. Many hit games are currently available on the…

ShareTweetPin Without a doubt, your Easter is looking a little different this season than it has in years past. Like never before, we’re forced to strip down the manmade version of the holiday filled with fancy Sunday dresses, Easter egg hunts, and big family gatherings, to the bare essentials: the cross, an empty tomb, and our Risen Lord. Yes, this Easter, more than ever, will be about intimate time with our Savior—a time to reflect on the life that conquered death, triumph over hell, the greatest prophecy ever fulfilled, and…

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Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images News/Getty Images Here’s How To Help Laid-Off Shift & Gig Workers During The Coronavirus Pandemic By Madhuri Sathish March 24, 2020 With more than 49,000 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, also referred to as COVID-19, across the United States as of March 24, more cities and states are taking measures to contain the spread of the virus. More than two dozen states have closed bars and restaurants to dine-in customers, and a wide range of retail stores have temporarily closed their doors as well. But because…

Road accidents claim hundreds of lives every year. Driving on the road can be safer if more people adhere to the safety guidelines for all drivers. There are constituted agencies that have been tasked with enforcing basic safety driving guidelines. However, we all have an individual responsibility to obey simple safety guidelines when driving. In this article, we have written about the best approach to drive safely on the road. This information will go a long way to prevent road accidents and in turn, save lives. Thankfully, the basic safety…