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I am the author of "Her Bygone Passages", a fictional story of Christian conversion presented in blog form beginning January 1st, 2010. The main character from this story will play an integral part in my first novel, a Christian romance, titled "Made Perfect

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Waging war between the lines in communication: 1 of 1
Thoroughly bewildered yet terribly frustrated, my husband asked a question that embarrassed me. How many times had I shamed him? How many times had I, like his friend, humiliated him by my arrogance? My husband has aphasia. "The word aphasia describes an impairment of the ability to communicate, not an impairment of intellec... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Looking for God in the midst of personal pain: 22 of 42
Just when all seems to be going right, challenges often come in multiple doses applied simultaneously. When those trials are not consequences of your disobedience, they are evidence that the Lord feels you are prepared to grow more (see Proverbs 3:11-12). To get you from where you are to where He wants you to be requires a l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The relevance of Christ in today's culture: 8 of 15
"Christ's doctrines are relevance itself!" (Neal A. Maxwell) Observers of the current culture correctly perceive a popular ignorance and general defiance of Christ's relevancy in today's culture. We can find little comfort in recognizing that, throughout the history of mankind, seldom has society recognized or fully embraced... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian perspectives on judging others: 23 of 42
It was not until the bus crested the hill and descended a bit into the parking lot that I noted that we were way up in the hills overlooking Oakland, and the bay and San Francisco. The vista was enough to take one's breath away. The day was already proving to be a very emotional one. I attended to my work in the temple, comm... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture If God loves us, why is there so much pain in the world?: 37 of 65
I skinned my knees pretty badly the first time I rode a bike. Actually, I skinned my knees, the palms of my hands, my knuckles, my elbows and even my feet before I was done. Now, THAT was pain. And my parents did nothing to keep it from happening. Actually, come to think of it, they GAVE me that bike! For some reason, they t... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Shortcuts: Food preparation: 7 of 11
Are you a prisoner serving time in your kitchen? Take advantage of a few shortcuts to a shortened sentence: DON'T SOAK BEANS OVERNIGHT Dried beans don't need to soak overnight. Cover dried beans with cold water, about 2 inches above their surface. Bring to rolling boil, reduce heat and continue to gently boil for two minutes... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Your perception is your reality: 36 of 49
Each man is free to look at life as he chooses and thus he determines whether he wins or he loses. During a season of deep distress I was given many aphorisms to teach and uplift my languishing soul. Many of those aphorisms encourage me to accept and to never forget that my reality is the result of my own perceptions. Happin... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Taking the bus: 43 of 56
The bus driver reached up and covered the fare box with his hand. "Broken," he said as he reached to take her fare. His hand brushed softly against hers as he took the ticket and dropped it in the trash can with a flourish. As she moved aside to find a seat, I had stepped up, and was reaching out to present my fare.. The dri... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The good ol' days: Relishing unforgettable memories: 19 of 23
The story is painful and poignant. The memories bitter then sweet. Until all that is perfect in living Outweighed the loss and defeat. I was five years old, maybe six, running down the street with my big brother, Rick, who was two years older than me. I'm not sure where my little sister was. Kelly was only two or three at th... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) A fast food observation: 37 of 42
In the recent years a number of businesses have endeavored to answer to consumer demand for faster fast food. What could possibly be faster than food prepared in advance kept under a heat lamp and dispensed through a drive-through window? How about picking up your food without stopping at the cash register! I first caught wi... More..