Laura MacCorkle
Laura MacCorkle is Crosswalk.com's former Senior Entertainment Editor.
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Viva La Vice!
Can our vices ultimately be good for us? Only if they bring us to our knees. For when we're there, we can only look up and cry out to the Father, as we ask him to work mightily and powerfully...Monday, October 6, 2008
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5 Ways to Enjoy Yourself and Others This Autumn
The temps are dipping, but that doesn’t mean we have to hibernate or shut down. Here are five, energizing ways to enjoy autumn and reach out to others while we’re flipping our calendars to a new...Wednesday, October 1, 2008
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How’s Your Heart? Check Your Driving
It’s easy for us to be fooled into thinking that our hearts are in pretty good condition. Well, I’ve discovered a surefire method that will quickly expose what lies beneath. And it’s something...Thursday, September 18, 2008
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West Side Story, Wedding Etiquette and Writer's Block
With today’s blog, I’m going to “pull a John Shore” (hey, friendly blogger neighbor … his blog home is just eight names away from mine – check it out). It’s going to be that random and deliciously...Monday, September 15, 2008
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Attack of The Readers
We really do enjoy receiving feedback here at Crosswalk—whether in agreement or at variance. But what we don’t relish is this: attacks against personal faith and character. That hits below the...Thursday, September 11, 2008
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What's Wrong with Being a "Mama's Boy"?
Last night, while watching the video intro that aired before John McCain’s acceptance speech at the 2008 Republican National Convention, I learned something new about John McCain: He's a "mama's...Friday, September 5, 2008
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Going Back to School
This past weekend, I went back to school. Or rather, I was in my niece’s high school. But I was only there to watch her play in a volleyball tournament. Not to retake a test I had failed or...Wednesday, September 3, 2008
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Take This Job and Love It!
Ahhh. Labor Day weekend. A time to reflect on the blessings of our current employment situations. A pause in the schedule when we can offer thanks for meaningful work. And, um, a day off.Thursday, August 28, 2008
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In Search of "The Spanking Spoon"
I was thinking that it would be interesting to launch an investigation into whatever happened to “the spanking spoon.” ‘Cause I sure haven’t seen it around too much lately—even in Christian...Monday, August 25, 2008
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What My Cats Have Taught Me About Living
I couldn’t ask for greater roomies at this stage of my life, as my two cats are a precious source of joy. And in their own little ways, they have even taught me a thing or two about simple living....Friday, August 22, 2008
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This Isn't the Way It Was Supposed to Happen
Last night, I watched my television in utter disbelief as American track-and-field star LoLo Jones stumbled and fell in the Olympic finals of the 100-meter hurdles. How could this be? She was...Wednesday, August 20, 2008
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How a Man Knows He's Met His Future Wife
"When you met your future spouse, did you immediately know that’s who he or she was?" This is a question that I have loved asking couple friends of mine for years now. Though, I must say, it is...Tuesday, August 19, 2008
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The People’s Blog: Presidential Choices, Poverty Busters and Chick Lit
Today’s edition of The People’s Blog is definitely a potpourri of sorts. Hopefully, there’s something here for everyone. And if not, there are plenty of other blogs here at Crosswalk to choose...Friday, August 15, 2008
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Some Olympic-Sized Thinking
This week, I have loved cheering as the world’s top athletes compete in the 2008 Olympics. But I’ve also been doing some head-scratching about what I’m seeing in the different events thus far. ...Thursday, August 14, 2008
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Facebook: I Drank the Kool-Aid
After resisting going with the flow for a coon’s age, I finally caved in and joined Facebook last week. Yes, I drank the Kool-Aid. But what sent me over the edge, you may ask? A dinner...Monday, August 11, 2008
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The People's Blog: Conversation Starters & Thought-Provokers
What are some of the most fun, thought-provoking questions you’ve ever been asked or have asked of others? I was thinking about this yesterday, after flipping through The Book of Questions by...Friday, August 8, 2008
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Friends Can Be Friends Forever
It took a memorial service yesterday to remind me of the importance of longtime friendships. Nothing can replace them. And I’m realizing there is nothing more valuable on Earth than knowing,...Tuesday, August 5, 2008
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The People's Blog: Summer Camp Experiences
Insect repellant? Check. Sleeping bag? Check. Money for the canteen? Triple check! Sounds like it’s time to go to camping. And so today, I’ll share with you about some of my most favorite...Friday, August 1, 2008