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Erin Straza (Associate Editor) is a freelance writer, editor, and marketing communications consultant, helping organizations tell their stories in authentic and compelling ways. After a stint in corporate marketing while earning her MBA, Erin taught marketing communications at Illinois Wesleyan and Illinois State. She is crafting her first book, writing from the Illinois flatlands where she lives with her husband, Mike. Find more from Erin at her blog Filling My Patch of Sky and on Twitter @ErinStraza. E-mail: erin [at] FillingMyPatchOfSky [dot] com Blog: Filling My Patch of Sky Twitter: @ErinStraza

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Words We Used Too Much in 2012

"Have these words turned pesky in 2012? What words have you heard... read more

Christianity in Civilization V?

Have you ever wondered what Christianity might look like if it could... read more

Our Favorite Television of 2012

The Christ and Pop Culture writers got together and hashed out our... read more

What Can the Church Offer Victims of Abuse...

It’s no easy task addressing serious issues such as abuse and violence.... read more

Listening to Thanksgiving Din(ner)

For many of us, Thanksgivings grants valuable time with family and friends,... read more

Feminine Appeal: The Casualties of Casual Sex

" What is this newfangled thing of which you speak?! Marriage?" read more

Mixed Signals: Orange Juice Is Good But Not...

Mixed Signals is Erin Straza’s musing about marketing miscellany in advertising, branding,... read more

Are Your Friends to Blame for Your Bad...

Good news! If you are in debt or overweight, you can now... read more

How Crowd Funding Mimics the Early Church

"Perhaps crowd funding could be the means by which the Church in... read more

Mixed Signals: War Child PSA Turns Bullets into...

Communication is plentiful today. Messages arrive via other people, e-mail, radio, TV,... read more

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