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The Ultimate List of TV Shows for Tweens
The pop culture-related question I am asked (and overhear or read) the most is, “What’s a good show for my tween to watch?” I can’t speak for every tween parent (or, certainly any tween ever). But I can tell you what shows my own daughters have loved. And I can give you the parameters and categories I’m using. Basically, what I’m saying is that this list includes the best TV shows for tweens, according to me.
19 New TV Shows to Check Out This Fall
I’m not going to watch all 19 of these shows. You should not watch all 19 of these shows. But if you are looking for a new show, it’s probably on this list. These are the ones that either I plan to watch myself or that critics are predicting will be popular hits.
The Best Workplace Comedies You Can Stream
From cubicles to corner offices, people at work are just always doing something funny — or at least something laughable. Ridiculous or really annoying, the worst and weirdest parts of work can seem a little bit better when we take a minute to laugh at them. And, we all know that in real life work can be dull and life-sucking — so what better way to deal with the mundane or take a break from boring than to make fun of it? Enter the workplace comedy.
When You Don’t Know What to Do
On Saturday night I went to bed at a decent time, with plans to get up on time the next morning. That might sound like common sense, but it's not always -- or even often -- what I do. Most Sunday mornings start off late and get more stressful every minute between...
Does a Bad Ending Ruin a Great Season?
If you’re having trouble separating your feelings about a bad ending with your memories of a great season, you’re not alone. I’ve been there — both as a disgruntled TV fan and as a failed church planter, fundraiser, and friend. It’s hard to remember the good things that led up to a disappointment, a heartbreak, a really bad ending, or just an unwanted ending. But you can do it.
Yesterday and the Friends Who Have Been There All Along
Yesterday, the movie about a man who realizes he’s the only person on earth who remembers the Beatles after a worldwide power outage, tries to make a lot of points. The one that moved me most was about friendship.
How to Know When Your Friendships are Really Real
This post was originally posted at (in)courage. Do you have authentic friendships? Are you living in true community? Those questions sure seem to be popular right now. The encouragement to develop authentic, doing-life-together relationships with people, the...
How I Read 30 Books in Two Months
I love reading. It’s my favorite thing to do, more than watching TV or eating chips and queso. Even more than sleeping (evidenced by the many, many nights I’ve stayed up way past my bedtime reading “just one more chapter”). However, I don’t always read well. This summer I’m doing things differently. Here’s how I’ve read 30 (mostly great) books in two months.
When You’ve Forgotten Who You Really Are
What would the Lost Boys see if they pushed aside your age and baggage, your stress and sleepless nights, your wins and losses and struggles and successes? Who were you before you grew up? Did you have magic back then? (You did.) Could you possibly still have that magic now? (It’s possible!)
Taking Back the Short-Lived TV Show
Nothing is more heartbreaking to a TV fan than an early cancellation. But this month I’m taking back the short-lived show. Join me?
Tunnels, Temptations, and Other Things That Try to Steal My Freedom
I had no idea I was terrified of the underwater tunnel that connects England and France. But it makes sense — and made me think of how many things, from chunnels and quiksand to sin and circumstance, try to steal the freedom God has given me through Christ.
6 Rules for Watching TV with Your Husband
Wanna Netflix and chill (no, not that kind of chill…!) with your favorite guy? Then you’d better follow these rules to make sure all the drama stays on the screen! Here are 6 rules for watching TV with your husband.