Community News http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/ Beliefnet Community News en Copyright 2010 Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/imgs/bg_icon.gif Community News http://blog.beliefnet.com/communitynews/ 82 100 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Love on Valentine's Day Have you seen the list of the top 10 movie couples of all time? Beliefnet has compiled a list of the most lovable lovebirds; do you agree with the choices?

How do you define love as we near Valentine's Day? Take a look at one minister's journal post that describes his love for unity that a relationship can bring for two people.

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Feel the love>>

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Push the button>>

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"I'm trying not to write off all of 2010 based on the last couple of weeks. I hope it's nowhere but up from here. I'm not sure what 'lessons' we're supposed to be learning or challenges we're supposed to overcome...I told my pastor, while my husband was in the hospital, 'I know God doesn't give us anything we can't handle but seriously!'"

Offer her a kind word or piece of advice to help her get through the next couple of weeks.

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Take the virtual hike>>

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Get movin'>>

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View the gallery >>

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We invite you to share the ways winter inspires you by posting photos of YOUR favorite winter activities and places, from scenes of snowman-building children to snow-dappled backyards and forests.

Enter our "Winter Wonderland" photo contest for your chance to have your photos featured on Beliefnet!

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Take a glimpse to see how one Beliefnet reader is thinking about the victims by sharing a beautiful picture of candlelight. Create your own candle vigil or prayers for these amazing individuals.

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