Laura MacCorkle
Laura MacCorkle is Crosswalk.com's former Senior Entertainment Editor.
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Let Me Help You with That Speck
Before looking for specks of sawdust elsewhere, what's the best way to see the plank in your own eye? A trusted friend or family member can help lovingly (hopefully) point out what is stuck there....Wednesday, August 11, 2010
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Taking a Long-Term Missions Trip
Missions isn't only for career missionaries or those who embark on short-term trips—at least my Bible doesn't tell me so. As Christians—as "Christ followers"—we are all charged with delivering a...Tuesday, August 3, 2010
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A Mouth That Got Washed Out
Have you ever had your mouth washed out with soap? I have. It's not coming back to me very clearly as to how old I was at the time, but I still remember the scene. Well, sort of.Friday, May 14, 2010
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The Walking Wounded
At any given moment in time, someone somewhere is undergoing something. Yeah, profound wording, huh? But you know what? It's true. Pain is pain. Suffering is suffering. What may be a big deal...Friday, April 30, 2010
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First, Read the Instructions
Do you read the instructions or do you try to figure something out on your own? In my case, it depends. I always, always read the accompanying instructions for hair color, medicine or any type of...Wednesday, April 28, 2010
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Broken to Be Made Whole
A "broken spirit" and a "contrite heart" is a sacrifice. But it is required in giving ourselves to the Lord. Today, ask yourself: Am I seeking to be broken so that I made be whole? And then...Friday, April 9, 2010
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Who Was the Guilty?
What if you had to take the witness stand and give public testimony of every transgression you have ever committed? Ever. Overwhelming, right? How emotional would you be? How full of shame and...Friday, April 2, 2010
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Shiny, Happy People
At first encounter, "shiny, happy people" might seem too good to be true. Alright, they can be downright annoying. But if you give them a minute, you'll find that some are really reflecting...Friday, March 19, 2010
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I Got Nothing
"I got nothing." Ever have one of those weeks where you've felt like that? You can't point to anything specifically that's bringing you down, but there's an overarching malaise that's coloring...Friday, March 5, 2010
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The Ultimate Pie Crust
As someone who is still learning and experimenting when it comes to the culinary arts, I look to pie crust as the "Holy Grail" of baking. If only I could replicate my mom's flakey, buttery,...Friday, February 26, 2010
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The Heart of a Champion
Though you and I may not have the skills of Olympic athletes, as brothers and sisters in Christ we do already have victory. Victory over death through Jesus. Bask in that glory today. The thrill...Friday, February 19, 2010
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Don't Forget to ...
Whether you are in the "wilderness" today or if you are experiencing a time of prosperity in a "good land," let us remember who God is and what he has done and what he is doing and promises to do...Thursday, February 11, 2010
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Speak, for Your Servant is Listening
How long has it been since you've heard from the Lord? Take some time this weekend pouring over your calendar, your checkbook and your Bible (whatever you need to give you a snapshot of your heart...Friday, January 29, 2010
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Be a Friend to Have a Friend
"The only way to have a friend is to be one," said Ralph Waldo Emerson. He was on to something. Friendships don't just happen. They take time. They take effort. They take upkeep. And that...Friday, January 15, 2010
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Living in 300 Square Feet
Where do you live? You might feel like the walls are closing in on you today. How can you ever learn to be content in such circumstances? Look up, my friend. Look to your Shepherd. He is there...Friday, January 8, 2010
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Is It Really the Most Wonderful Time of the Year?
You may feel less than wonderful today, and your situation may seem bleak this holiday season. If you feel like you have nothing left to give, you can still give what you do have: your heart. A...Friday, December 18, 2009
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A Year's Worth of "He Said-She Said"
Almost two years ago, I began co-writing a singles advice column here at Crosswalk called "He Said-She Said." Though I was unsure at first, turns out God knew what he was doing. I have grown to...Wednesday, December 16, 2009
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Tell Your Story
Each day, you and I have the opportunity to share the stories of our lives with others. If we have given our lives to Christ, then we must tell them that Jesus is Lord. He is the One, the Savior,...Tuesday, December 15, 2009