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I am a 45 year old husband and father of 6 children. I am a Christian and the Lord has blessed me with the gifts and abilities to write.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: The walk back to faith: 1 of 11
All of us come to a point in there life where they question who they are and where they are going. I found myself at that crossroad near the end of 2006. After thinking about it for some time, I realized it was something that had been simmering inside of me for a number of years.Now, here was my dilemma-no matter what I tried... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Believing in Heaven and Hell: 5 of 24
The concept of heaven and hell is a western civilization concept. It fits nicely into the rest of the dualist approach that the west offers. Because we live our lives in an either-or fashion, it makes sense that our religious beliefs would give us an either-or choice for our final resting place.In contrast, eastern religions ... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Medical coverage for people over 75: 1 of 1
If you thinking that the only health insurance available to you is Medicare, think again. There are other health insurance products that may help keep you health insurance costs down and add some enhance coverage benefits as well.The U.S. Government offers Medicare Advantage. These are programs designed to enhance standard Me... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A narrow escape: 50 of 99
Lightning illuminated the road or was it mortar shells exploding?Katalin ran down the long road with her mother and son in tow. Her heart was pounding and she knew if she stopped, it was over, but she had to catch her breath. She found the shelter of an overturned wagon that had been abandoned and huddled close to what remain... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Defining Christian faith: 50 of 99
Faith. It is a very benign sounding word with a very complex meaning.We use faith all the time in our daily lives. We have faith that gravity will hold us firmly to the ground, that our car will start and operate correctly, that our friends and family will be there for us. We rely on faith heavily each day.Why is it that we h... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How to compare and buy car insurance online: 3 of 5
With the influence of commercials like the cavemen or the bubbly female insurance clerk, it's difficult to know what to shop for when it comes to auto insurance. Here are some things to consider before buying:1) What is the A.M. Best rating of the company. For those who don't know, A.M. Best is the insurance company watchdog.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights The personal risk of a spiritual journey: 8 of 10
In a true spiritual journey, a person must be open to changing their direction. Notice I did not say change their beliefs!A spiritual journey should open one to new ideas and ways of thinking or it wouldn't be much of a journey. The real risk comes when you open your mind and realize that your new thoughts conflict with your ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Narcissism: The decline of a society: 29 of 34
The first narcissistic act took place when Adam and Eve ate the apple in the Garden of Eden. They exhibited a total egocentric position in order to be like God. Obviously, this was the most instrumental and notorious examples of the decline of society because of narcissism. We lost eternal life and communion with God because ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people cannot succeed: 60 of 66
Most people don't realize that they have to fail before they can succeed.Our society, as a whole, extols the virtues of success. If we look in history, and probably our own lives, our greatest successes followed our greatest failures! The truth is everyone...EVERYONE can succeed. Here are some things that will turn any one of... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Developing compassion as a way of life: 42 of 46
To care for anyone else enough to make their problems one's own, is ever the beginning of one's real ethical development. - Felix Adler.To be compassionate, we need to be willing to do two things: acknowledge the suffering of others; and be willing to change that suffering and make it part of us.How many of us stop to help a ... More..