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      Originally created and written by Father Keller, News Notes are brief, bright brochures ideal for ideas and inspiration.  Published ten times a year, on a variety topics, subscriptions are available free-of-charge in both print and electronic formats.  Many of our most recent News Notes are available below, in full, for members of The Christophers Online community!

 

 
 

NEW!  NN 528: What's Your Purpose?  We talk about what our lives really mean and why they matter

NN 527: Technology: Tools for Today  New technology offers great possibilities and unique challenges

NN 526: AIDS: Understanding and Compassion  Knowing the truth about AIDS and HIV is the first step to ending myths and saving lives.

NN 525: Hope for Troubled Marriages  We look at realistic ways to find hope for troubled marriages

NN 523: Working Through a Tough Economy  A tough economy takes a toll on people's personal and financial lives - we share tips and strategies for making it through.

NN 522: Christopher Closeup: Stories of Hope  Highlighting inspirational stories from Christopher Closeup radio guests.

NN 521: Abortion: Stand Up for Life!  We examine today's pro-life issues, with special concern for unborn babies and their families.

NN 520: Blessings of Laughter  Savor the blessings of laughter every day - we talk about the value of humor.

NN 519: At the Heart of Prayer  Discussing ways to develop personal spirituality

NN 518: Teens: Find Your Inner Strength  Help young people nurture peace and courage

NN 517: Count to Ten: How to Cope with Anger  How to handle the anger that's part of everyday life

NN 516: Something Sensible about Sex  How do we claim our sexuality for the God-given blessing that it is?

NN 515: Beyond Your Control  How do you know when to accept things - and when to try to change them?

NN 514: Let's Be Positive!  We look at ways to demonstrate good will and good cheer, even in trying times. 

NN 513: Hope for the Homebound - And those who care for them  How we can support those who are unable to leave home, hospital, hospice or nursing home - and those who care for them.

NN 512: A Word About Words  Better communication means listening well, speaking thoughfully and advising carefully.

NN 511: Your Career Counts  Ways to live the Christopher message while on the job.

NN 510: Bring Out the Best in Others  Encouragement, motivation and good example make a difference.

NN 509: Advent - The Joyful Journey to Christmas  We look at Christmas in light of the solemn yet joyful and hopeful season of Advent.

NN 508: It's Your Choice!  A look at the decisions we make and how they affect others as well as ourselves.

NN 507: Living with Grief and Loss  How to heal ourselves and how to comfort those who have lost loved ones.

NN 506: Your Own Good: How to Care for Your Whole Self  We need to care for our whole selves, body, mind and soul.

NN 505: Dealing with Addiction  We look at ways to deal with addiction to alcohol, drugs and other dangerous substances.

NN 504: Victims of Divorce: Helping Children Deal with Loss  How separation and divorce affect the whole family - especially children.

NN 503: The Greatest Gift  Talking about faith, hope, and especially, love - as described in St. Paul's letter to the Corinthians.

NN 502: Let's Stay Civil!  We examine the importance of courtesy and respect in our words and actions.

NN 501: GIving from the Heart  How do you give of yourself?  We'll look at ways we can best express generosity of time, talent and financial resources.

NN 500: All God's Children: Respecting the Religious Beliefs of Others  Just as we want our religious beliefs respected, we have an obligation to respect those of others.

NN 499: Open Hearts, Helping Hands: Seeing the Poor Among Us  A look at poverty in our communities and in the world at large.

NN 498: Take the Lead!  Take a look at the Christopher Leadership Course and the values and skills it teaches.

NN 497: Standing Up for Standards  Examine why both personal and public values matter.

NN 496: Your Good Example Makes a Difference Recognizing our impact on others and setting an example we can be proud of.

NN 495: How to Live with Cancer: Ideas for Healing, Help and Hope  The role your faith can play is fighting Cancer, and how caregivers can care for themselves.

NN 494: Road Rage: Put the Breaks On How to keep your cool and stay human on the highway.

NN 493: Shattered Love: Picking Up the Pieces after Domestic Violence  How to renew your faith in God and love yourself after an abusive relationship.

NN 492: Lent: Discovering Joy in a Solemn Season  Learning about Lent, and how to love it.

NN 491: The Best is Yet to Be: Growing Older with Grace  Kind words and good advice for those concerned with aging.

NN 490: That’s the Spirit: The Power of Prayer  The role prayer can play in your life.

NN 489: Here I am, Lord: Serving God’s People Today  A special look at doing God’s work on Earth today.

NN 488: Three Minutes to Make a Difference  How small gestures can make the world a better place.

NN 487: Teen Dating: A Guide for Today  What teens should know before they start dating.

NN 486: Positive Attitude; Positive Choices  A good attitude is the key to happiness and success.

NN 485: Take Care of Yourself: Body, Mind and Soul  Simple ways to live healthier inside and out.

NN 484: Father James Keller’s You Can Change the World  A look at the anniversary edition of Father Keller’s remarkable bestseller.

NN 483: The Christopher Awards: Affirming the Highest Values  An overview of our annual awards to books, television, and cinema. 

NN 482: Getting to Know You: Thoughts for Engaged Couples  Plan for a happy marriage.

NN 481: Respect Life Choose Life  Our recent thoughts about the Pro-Life issue.

NN 480: Living God’s Joy  Exalting in God’s love and the Bible’s teachings.

NN 479: More than a Holiday, Christmas is Christ  Thoughts about the true spirit of Christmas and respectful ways to maintain its sancitity.

NN 478: Keep Hope in Your Heart  Reminders on the importance of staying optimistic, even in tough times.

NN 477: What Marriage Means; Why it Matters  The fundamentals of marriage and its role in our society.

NN 476: …And Now a Word from Our Audience: On Television Today  How you can take an active role to clean up pop culture today.

NN 475: OK, Dad It’s Up to You  Understand that fatherhood is an experience that evolves! Advice for fathers.

NN 474: Dear Mom: What Only You can Give Your Children  Advice on how to be the best mother possible.

NN 473: Learning to Lead  How to do God’s work and live your life as an example for others.

NN 472: Dealing with Grief  How to deal with bereavement and trust God’s love and your own faith.

NN 471: Say It with Love  The importance of everyday language and reminders to use kind words.