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"A man of faith steps into the void grinning"

Yes, I am a man of faith, but also very much human. Anyone who has been through enough of my writing will surely attest to this. Still, my passion for writing has proven a life long companion, and despite the abuse

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Living with mental illness as a Christian: 4 of 9
Two of the biggest influences on my life have been having bipolar, and being a Christian. The challenges of combining the two are often overwhelming, leading to discouragement, and as many with bipolar will testify, depression. Even though I grew up with everyone asking; "What's wrong with you?" not until the age of 32 did I ... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Simple tips for preparing your house for sale: 36 of 80
Looking around your home, attempting to determine what's needed to prepare it for the market, can be a daunting task. Challenges of removing a personal perspective are often complicated by emotional attachment, or pet peeves. Many times, it is beneficial to solicit the perspective of a third party. The viewpoints of real esta... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Illness or excuse?: 51 of 107
Regardless of your opinion, by medical definition, bipolar is a disease. Disease: a harmful deviation from the normal structural or functional state of an organism. A diseased organism commonly exhibits signs or symptoms indicative of its abnormal state. Thus, the normal condition of an organism must be understood in order to... More..
Education > Financing College How to bear the cost of college now: 3 of 6
I have spent decades in the workforce earning a "living" at jobs that have been neither challenging nor rewarding. The obvious solution has always been to obtain a degree, but the monthly ritual of paying bills would leave me wondering how I would ever pay for it; until last month that is. When people say that college has bec... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Biblical advice on disagreements: 1 of 2
Disagreement is a normal part of any non-solitary life. At work, in the home, at social gatherings, anywhere people come together, you will find it. In and of itself, disagreement is simply a state of not sharing a common perspective, or belief with another individual. There is no harm to be found in it, but rather in the act... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder How to determine the need for hospitalization during acute manic episodes: 1 of 2
Last year, my bipolar left me hospitalized for the standard 72 hour review and release. It was my first hospitalization because of this disease, and the whole process was very enlightening.Hospitalization statistics are most often associated with episodes of depression and not acute mania. Mental health professionals focus on... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian obligation to social decline: 1 of 1
In the last few months, an apparent insurgence of attacks against Biblical Christian beliefs, and the accuracy of the Scriptures, has become more prevalent in my daily activities. Articles, conversations, TV broadcasts, and alike, have contained outright aggressive attitudes on the topics of Christ, the Bible, and even less C... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Talking to your kids about racial stereotypes: 28 of 43
Talking with your children on topics of diversity, and racial stereotypes, can rank right up there with sex talks. It's an important parental responsibility, but one often neglected. Thoughts that the child's school is covering such topics are accurate. Racial diversity and stereotypes, are topics often covered in great detai... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Basic living room decorating ideas: 15 of 23
Our homes make a statement of who we are. And no room in your house has greater potential for this than the living room. Whether you are decorating over time, or your ready to tackle the project all at once, there are basic tips to remember, which help insure a living space that makes a positive statement.1) Eclectic does not... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Broken & lost: 89 of 135
Now I live, empty heartedIt came and went, now departedLabors born of heartfelt joyLeft to rot, a broken toyWasn't my intention goodGainst storm and flood solid stoodLove and pride rewards to ownThings that make a house a homeYet for all my care and woeFending off the to and froFrom within my castle wallsDeceit lay waste hall... More..