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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The rise of Christian heavy metal: 1 of 5
Many listeners of Christian heavy metal refer to this type of music as more of a movement rather than a style or genre of music.Christian heavy metal bands are comprised of believers of Jesus Christ and depend on their lyrics to deliver their faith of Christianity. In their lyrics, they may use Christ's teachings from the Bib... More..
Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Christian band profile: Thousand Foot Krutch (TFK): 1 of 3
Thousand Foot Krutch is an amazing band. My husband introduced me to them and at first I was a little unsure of what I thought of them. But as I listened to them more and more they grew on me. They currently have three cds out: Set It Off, Phenomenon, and Art of Breaking. Their most popular songs are probably RawkFist, Move, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Why do relationships fail: 33 of 50
I was sitting in church when our pastor started discussing the top three reasons for divorce. Number one was lack of communication. Everything that goes wrong in a marriage can be traced back to lack of communication.Whether an affair, money issues, or sex problems led to the decision to split they can all be traced back to l... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Tips for improving restaurant service: 26 of 39
I can't remember what television show I was watching, but the couple in this show went to dinner. The nicer this couple was to their waiter the better he served them. They threw out compliments left and right and the waiter ate it up. He felt that he had to live up to their expectations (and get a good tip)! The waiter even c... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Dates from hell: 14 of 21
After breaking up with a guy I had dated for a year my mother was determined to set me up on a blind date to help me take my mind off of my broken heart. There was no reason not to trust my mom's taste; we were very close and she knew what kind of guys I liked. She told me about her hair dresser's son and how he was cute, fun... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Is it better to live in the city or the country?: 78 of 115
I grew up in the country, there was nothing but acres of fields and trees with a few of our neighbors scattered throughout. Now I live in the city, it's not a huge city like Atlanta or Chicago, but it is the biggest city in our state. I don't mind the city, but I do long for the countryside from time to time. The country is p... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Changing your spouse's behavior: 28 of 41
We can't change people...it is as simple as that. The person has to want to change on their own, but we can help them and guide them to becoming a changed person.First of all, you have to accept your spouse the way he/she is and the fact that he/she may never change. This does not mean that you convince yourself that your spo... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Great cheap date ideas: 11 of 15
1. Twenty Questions Night: As a couple, or separately, create a list of questions (silly or thoughtful) for you both to answer. Go somewhere quiet...a park, a lake, a coffee shop...and ask away! The idea here is to create questions that will stimulate conversation.2. History Night: Go back in time and explore what your city o... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Ways to look and feel years younger than your age: 4 of 5
First of all, I should say don't be afraid to embrace your age - some of the most beautiful women I know are 40 years +. As you grow older your wisdom, knowledge, and personality allow you to become more beautiful than your looks would ever allow.However, we all need to feel good about ouselves so hear are my tips:1. Drink 8-... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Space-creating tips for the home: 4 of 5
COLORUse light, cool colors and stick to the same color family when choosing colors for your small room. This will make the room feel more open.Use plain, solid furniture fabric rather than stripes or floral prints. Also, by matching the wall paint with the fabric will make the furniture disappear in the room and make it appe... More..