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I’m No Superstar is a blog for people like me who want to make a difference in the world but know they aren't activists. Each post contains a social action idea that most of us could do, a book that's worth reading, or a link to a website that offers other ideas. Oh, and it's all introduced by a sometimes quirky story from my life.

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I'm No Superstar · 2d ago

Why You Should Care about Foster Care

About 30,000 kids will age-out of the foster care system each year (age 18 in most states, 21 in others).(1) Usually these kids get little or no support; they must simply make their way in the world. (How well would you have done at 18 if you were totally on your own, with no home …

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I'm No Superstar · 1W ago

They’ve Brought that Kid Home—More Not to Say

They’ve done it—foster care or adoption. Maybe you warned them with a comment from last week. Maybe you were wise enough to keep your mouth shut. But now the child—or children—are living in their home, going to your kid’s school, attending your church. Are there additional things you shouldn’t say a

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I'm No Superstar · 2W ago

Adoption/Foster Care: Things Not to Say

This month is National Foster Care Month. Originally I thought it was National Adoption Month, but that’s November, apparently. This month I will be blogging on adoption and foster care issues. A friend or relative tells you they’re considering adoption or foster care. Your eyes get big. Your mind r

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I'm No Superstar · 1M ago

Are You Buying Local? Why or Why Not?

There was an ad in our Sunday paper that urged us to “Spend $20 on the 20th.” They want you to spend money every 20th of the month to support the local economy. It doesn’t actually say so, but by the “Think Local” button that Andrew Jackson is wearing in the picture, I believe it …

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I'm No Superstar · 1M ago

How Do You Handle the Blues?

What do you do when you wake up and life has lost its color? When sadness makes the whole day look unappealing? This morning I wanted to wallow. I debated whether it was better to stay in bed all day with a brain-candy book or to run away and spend the day shopping and eating …

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I'm No Superstar · 1M ago

I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 4B

(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Please note: This chapter was written several years ago. Some of the activities we supported then have changed, but the principles of the illustration remain the same. Neighborhood Mission It can become very easy as “do-gooders” to throw money,

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I'm No Superstar · 2M ago

I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 4A

(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Please note: This chapter was written several years ago. Some of the activities we supported then have changed, but the principles of the illustration remain the same. “You can do what I can’t do. I can do what you can’t do. Together we can do s

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I'm No Superstar · 2M ago

I’m No Mother Teresa, Part II

(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) Part II, Performing for the Love of It Now it’s time to find your own act. Remember, your mission is not meant to be the same as mine. God is the circus master; He determines your place. Your service won’t follow the same path as …

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I'm No Superstar · 2M ago

I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3C

(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) 5. Do something. On the other side, we must do something. God has a mission for each of us. We work with him to determine what it is. I couldn’t just stay cozy in my little suburban nest and ignore the rest of the world. …

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I'm No Superstar · 2M ago

I’m No Mother Teresa, Chapter 3B

(Book begins with the Preface in the January 31 post.) 4. Realize we cannot do it all. The task of providing a decent life to every human on the planet is an overwhelming one. It can easily swamp us. As individuals, we are not meant to meet every need, to solve every problem. That’s as …

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