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What Jesus Really Thinks About Transgenders

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ShareTweetPin I saw this sign outside of a public bathroom in the downtown Orlando area recently, and while I’m sure it’s commonplace in metro areas, it’s actually the first time I had seen this particular pictogram in person. I wasn’t the only one; my nine-year-old daughter also inquired of its meaning. “What’s that mean, mom?” She asked, pointing to the half-dress, half-slack clad person. I measured my words carefully and answered, “there are some people who may not be sure if they’re a girl or a boy. That’s a private…

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Starbucks’ Nov. 21 Happy Hour Deal Includes A Free Drink

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Starbucks.com Starbucks’ Nov. 21 Happy Hour Deal Includes A Free Drink By Lara Walsh Nov 20, 2019 Snagging a seasonal coffee is about to get a little cheaper with Starbucks’ Nov. 21 happy hour deal. The semi-regular deal is back, and it’ll score you one Starbucks drink free of charge. Whether you’re looking to double fist some Peppermint Mochas or take a break with a friend or coworker, you can expect some sweet BOGO savings. If you’ve taken advantage of one of Starbucks’ Happy Hour deals before, you know the…

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Why We Stopped Going House to House for the Holidays

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ShareTweetPin When we were first married, the holidays were a really stressful time for us. We went to 5 different Christmases at 5 different houses. We wanted to spend as much time as we could with our family, and we didn’t want to disappoint anyone, so we made it happen. We were trying our best, but as soon we had to leave somewhere, there was always at least one comment that made us feel guilty. We knew that they intended well and we truly are thankful that our family loves us enough to want…

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Dollar Flight Club’s Nov. 14 Deals To Denmark Are 50% Off Standard Fares

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Shutterstock Dollar Flight Club’s Nov. 14 Deals To Denmark Are 50% Off Standard Fares By Cianna Garrison Nov 14, 2019 If you’ve been reminiscing about the best moments from your summer vacations as winter approaches, that means it’s time to plan your next getaway. Dollar Flight Club’s Nov. 14 deals to Denmark feature discounts of over 50% off regularly pricy international flights. So, there’s really no better time to take a look at your PTO and start planning your next trip. If Denmark isn’t on your list of places to…

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‘Bama vs. Auburn: How to stream the always-epic Iron Bowl

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SEC heavyweights clash on Saturday in the annual Iron Bowl, as No. 5 Alabama (10-1, 6-1 SEC) travels to take on the No. 15 Auburn Tigers (8-3, 4-3), as the Crimson Tide attempt to hang onto their dissolving chances at a College Football Playoff berth. Alabama hits the road, after having destroyed a vastly undermanned Western Carolina, 66-3, last Saturday. Making his first start, QB Mac Jones went 12 for 15 with 275 yards and three touchdowns. The Tigers come high on confidence after a 52-0 win over Samford, who…

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Trump says ‘some people’ want to change the name of Thanksgiving

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President Donald Trump on Tuesday said that some people wanted to change the name of Thanksgiving, telling a crowd of supporters that he wasnt going to let that happen. However, as many people quickly pointed out online, there doesnt seem to be a large groundswell of support to do so. Trump made his remarks during a rally in Florida. As we gather together for Thanksgivingyou know, some people want to change the name for Thanksgiving. They dont want to use the term Thanksgiving, the president said. #TrumpRally Trump on Thanksgiving…

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Bears vs. Giants Live Stream: How to Watch the NFL Online

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These two teams are going nowhere fast. The Chicago Bears and the New York Giants have had bad seasons by any measure. Both teams sit near the bottom of their divisions. Both teams are certain to miss the playoffs. And both teams will enter the offseason with a lot of unanswered questions. The positive for the Bears has been its defense. Despite fielding a helpless offense, Chicago still has the fifth-best defense by DVOA. If they can keep this unit together, maybe a better quarterback could lead them to better…

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Apple TV’s ‘Servant’ will make you scared of reborn dolls

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This review contains spoilers for Servant. The premise for Apple TV+s new psychological thriller series Servant is intriguing. An upper-middle-class couple in Philadelphia hires a nanny for their newborn son. The nanny is quiet and strange, and its unclear whether she has good or bad intentions. She is religious and has weird rituals and behaviorsat least to the hip, apparently secular couple. The setup is strong for a satire about the lives of wealthy young parents, or a true horror tale involving a nanny. Unfortunately, the series doesnt know which…

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