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I am a freelance writer focusing on grant requests for nonprofit agencies and churches. I write online for Demand Studios, Helium and Faithwriters. I have extensive experience in a Marketing Department, preparing proposals, writing marketing brochures, and

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Arts & Humanities > Writing & Rating at Helium Should you begin Helium articles by repeating the article's title?: 1 of 58
Articles should clearly state the message within the first paragraph, without repeating the title. In school, we should have been taught that the first sentence of each paragraph is important. I remember one English teacher telling us to read only the first sentence of each paragraph in an article, then make a few notes. Afte... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Deciding whether tithing should be based on gross income or net: 1 of 50
The matter of tithing seems to bring about much confusion in the Christian world. According to a dictionary definition, tithing is the giving of one-tenth of income in support of the church. Although the definition is dated in the 12th Century, the concept of tithing is Biblical. In Genesis 14:20, Abram gave a tithe (one-tent... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Is giving really better than receiving?: 2 of 78
Giving gifts "just because" is just plain fun. Husbands, think of the last time you gave your wife a bouquet of flowers. Remember the joy and happiness on her face that you thought enough of her to pick up something special. Giving a gift because you "have to" doesn't always have the same meaning. You may give the gift begrud... More..
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) Jobs you'd love to have: 2 of 45
On the short list, the jobs I would love to have are published author, Bible study lesson writer, and photographer. I try to envision myself on a hands-on mission trip, making a difference in people's lives. Once home, I would write about my journey, perhaps creating a devotional or Bible study based on the trip. I could al... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Are the most expensive restaurants in the world worth their price tags?: 1 of 22
Expensive restaurants serve food, often the same food that can be found in less expensive restaurants. Is it worth the trip? Let's see. The difference should be partly in the service. Usually, an expensive restaurant provides personal service and a professionally uniformed staff. The staff may be trained to pull out a ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Concepts (Other) Is the Christmas tree a religious symbol?: 2 of 43
In some ways, yes. In some ways, no. First we need to consider the origin of the Christmas tree, and there are several legends or stories concerning that.One legend gives the seventh century (600 to 699 AD) as the origin of the Christmas tree. It seems a monk traveled to Germany specifically to teach the word of God. In an ef... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding The complexities of the mother-daughter relationship: 1 of 17
A mother-daughter relationship seems to start out rather easily. When I became a mother, I nurtured that relationship, seeking to form a bond with my daughter that would not disappear over the years. This worked great during her early years. Then, she turned 12 and became a different person. The next several years proved to ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) What's the best defense against burglars in your home: Alarm system or dog?: 1 of 16
Alarm systems are truly a better deterrent than a dog for several reasons.Dogs are eager to be petted and loved.An alarm system is a program designed to create noise and alert authorities of trouble.Dogs are great pets, but not always a good alarm system.First, a dog can be bribed. If the burglar brings along a nice steak, th... More..
Jobs & Careers > Employers Should employers monitor employees' Internet use?: 4 of 63
An employer has the right to monitor Internet usage of any employee. Websites may contain inappropriate content or links to sites that contain viruses. An employer has the right and responsibility to ensure their computers are used in an appropriate manner and as free from viruses as possible. An employer further has the rig... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Was Christ really crucified?: 1 of 15
Being crucified is an absolutely horrible way to die. So why would Christ choose that way to die? The answer is simple He did it for us. Now that doesn't provide evidence that Christ was crucified the evidence is provided by our faith in God. Through His grace, we have the way to eternal life, but that was at a high ... More..