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Brenton Balvin

Social Media Enthusiast, Follower of Jesus, Family Guy
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Blog Posts

Personal

Grateful for 2012 and Excited for 2013

It was a great year for my family and I, and we're anticipating another great year in 2013.

Awareness

Don't Forget These Folks During the Holidays

Now is the time for spreading holiday cheer for all to hear...including these deserving folks.

Holiday Guide

5 Tips for Making Your Resolutions Stick in 2013

We've all made New Year's Resolutions. We've all wondered what our resolutions didn't bring about the lasting changes we hoped for. Here's 5 tips for making your resolutions stick this coming year.

Government

Mr. Mayor (and City Council) Will You Be Joining Twitter Soon?

Elected officials should all have a Twitter account. I'd even be happy to manage them all for them.

Religion

Crisis Pregnancy Center Surprised with an Early Christmas Gift

Liz Blanchard of the Crisis Pregnancy Center of Northfield received a wonderful Christmas surprise courtesy of Canvas Church last Sunday morning.

Holiday Guide

What the Winter Walk Says About Northfield

Winter Walk exemplifies what is great about Northfield and the sense of connectedness and engagement our town offers its citizens.

Awareness

8 Things Parents Can Do to Help Protect Their Children From Sexual Abuse

Sexual abuse is a horrific crime. As parents we must decide how we can best protect our children from this terrible act. This post offers 8 things parents can do.

Politics

Why I Am Voting Yes for the Minnesota Marriage Amendment

This post is my attempt to put forth an understanding, yet Biblically faithful explanation for why I am planning to Vote Yes for the marriage amendment this fall.

Summer

What Does Summer Fun in Northfield Look Like to You?

My family has some favorite Northfield summer activities. What things do you enjoy in Northfield during the summer?

Summer

The Art of the Hunt: Garage Sales—An Interview with a Pro

What is it about garage sales that makes people get so crazy? I interviewed my wife in hopes of finding out.

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