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A product of North County, St. Louis, home of The Castaway Club and Sts. John and James Parochial School. Working RN in a large nursing home, happily married, sixty-one years old. My father was born in Coleraine, Ireland, came through Ellis Island and worked

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms When you believe in God, but not church: 1 of 92
My husband and I thought we were the problem after twenty plus years of church-hopping in different churches. The guilt became overwhelming. We always blamed ourselves for leaving one church after the other. Why couldn't we be happy in one church? Why were we so unhappy with this church and that church? It was because we usua... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife How and why Satan torments people: 2 of 75
Satan seeks to cause chaos and sorrow in our lives. He delights in deception and disruption by walking about like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour. The devil uses his power by enticing us to take our eyes off Jesus. He hopes we will consider the things of the world instead of heavenly things.Some of the ways Satan see... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues God and temptation: 3 of 91
Who is God and what is temptation? What is the difference between sin and temptation? What is the difference between to test and to tempt? By definition, God is "a being conceived as the perfect, omnipotent, omniscient, originator and ruler of the universe, the principal object of faith and worship in monotheistic religions.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Are people born evil: 3 of 72
People are born evil according to the Bible. "There is none righteous, no not one." We are all born slaves to sin. Do people die evil? The choice belongs to each individual who has reached the age of reason. No one can change the fact that we are all born into this world as evil or sinful human beings.This trait is inherited ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study How is the Old Testament relevant today: 1 of 21
The Old Testament is a gold mine of prophecy awaiting God's perfect timing for future fulfillment. Many prophecies have already taken place and many more are yet to pass, such as the last week of Daniel's seventy weeks prophecy. Sixty-nine weeks are already past with Messiah being "cut off", a reference to the crucifixion of ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Why the Christian cross is important to me: 3 of 61
The Christian cross means everything to me because it symbolizes my freedom and redemption; freedom from the bondage of sin and redemption from an eternity of separation from God in hell. I was bought for a price, the shed blood of Jesus Christ. I was a sinner bound for hell. Now I am forgiven with my eyes on heaven.It's not ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Baseball Coaching & Skills Why children like to play baseball: 1 of 20
Summer vacation couldn't get here fast enough. I couldn't wait to run out the back door and into the warm summer sun of my universe: playing ball with all the neighborhood kids. It's what we did. We played any kind and every kind of ball: whiffle ball, kickball, Indian ball and baseball. I had no idea who Stan Musial was, I j... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Football People love to watch football because...?: 3 of 59
Let's face it. It's one step away from the gladiator's arena. The more blood and the more contact, the better. All that's missing are the weapons. We all feel terrible however, when a player, fan or referee gets hurt, so we haven't quite rejuvenated the ancient Roman Empire.Some people watch football in order to take in the b... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Is it better to watch movies in theaters or DVDs at home?: 7 of 113
There's no place like home for watching movies. Money and comfort are the main reasons. The money factor is the most important reason especially if you are on a tight budget. Movie theater prices are too high compared to renting a movie at your local video store. Gas prices are so high that it makes more sense to drive to a n... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is a conversion experience necessary for Christians?: 1 of 16
Followers of Christ know it is only through conversion that a person can be identified as a Christian. Jesus said so Himself, "Assuredly, I say unto you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven." Not that we must be children to be converted but we must come to G... More..