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I currently reside in Brampton, Ontario. I started writing in my early teens as a way of escaping what was happening around me.

I have written a lot of stuff but didn't think they were worth sharing. In the beginning of 2008 I happened upon the Helium website,

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing How to forgive and forget: 1 of 39
How to forgive and forget "To err is human, but to forgive is divine". What does it mean to forgive, is it really possible to forgive and forget?Forgiveness is a onetime commitment to not feel resentment towards someone who has wronged us. The hurt will not disappear overnight, it depends a lot on the depth of the pain we fel... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Christian: 7 of 140
How can I not love the Lord, after all that He has done?When I think of where He took me from, and what I have becomeI will forever be grateful for His grace and the favour of His Son.How can I not love You Lord, after all that You have done?For all the things You have done for me, you would think I would have learnedBut like... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Should you interfere in a friend's unhealthy relationship?: 9 of 111
The decision to interfere in a friend's relationship can be very risky. How involved you become should depend on the level of friendship you have. When you are having the discussion, ensure that you focus on the issues and facts and keep your opinion out of it.I interfered in a friend's relationship and things could have turn... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autumn: 19 of 196
Gone is summer and the lovely sunshine Cookouts in the back yard hanging with family and friends Here comes autumn with its long gray days Shorts and the halter tops replaced by jackets and cardigans ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Nature takes on a mind of its own Green leaves are replaced by a new colour show Amidst the dark and gray days Yel... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Facing a storm as a Christian: 5 of 43
Have you ever felt empty, really empty? It is as if you are reaching for God and He is not thereYou go to church and will yourself to feel His presence but feels nothing.You read the bible and pray, but it feels like you are only going through the motion. You know in your heart that you are not connecting with God, something ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Christians reflections on Biblical stories that remind you God listens to prayers: 1 of 8
My Mistress must be barren or something, Hagar said to herself. How can she not have any children after being married for so long? Maybe she did something wrong in her past and God is punishing her. If I were married to Abraham I know my womb would be blessed, I would give him many sons.Something is going on, I can hear Sarah... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Finding love: 21 of 166
Love where are you? I haven't seen you in yearsI use to feel you in his touch, or see you in his stareI use to hear you in the laughter and you were there in the intimate moments we shared. Love where did you go, why did you take these things away?Life is not the same without you, it's really lonely here.The touch is cold, th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Walking on water as a metaphor: 3 of 23
The disciples were amazed at what they had just experienced. They knew Jesus was great, but how could he feed so many people with five loaves and two fish and have so much food left over? Jesus who was still mourning the death of his cousin John wanted some quiet time with the Father, so He told the disciples to go ahead of ... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Are parents responsible for how their children act as adults?: 5 of 30
Parents cannot take all the credit or shoulder the blame for the actions of their children when they become adults, but they definitely have a part to play in who those children become.As parents we are quick to pat ourselves on the shoulder for the great achievements of our children, and we are even quicker to blame ourselve... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Neglected love: 3 of 18
One minute you say you want me, and the next you are unsure Boy why are you toying with me, I can't play this game no more You said you would call, so each night I sit by the phone When it rings my heart skips a beat, Wanting to hear your voice but still a little bit unsure If this is another one of your games Or will... More..