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I am a military wife and a mother of 2 children. I have a love for writing articles as a means to express myself and for the purpose of introducing others to Jesus Christ and bringing glory to His name. My wonderful family is so supportive and they encourage

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Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer The best way to pray: 1 of 89
If you're a Christian then you know that having an active prayer life is essential in walking with God. Prayer is such a privilege and I enjoy interceding on behalf of my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ. It wasn't always that way and I'm embarrassed to say so but at a time I actually felt it to be a burden, a chore, a b... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Christmas shopping on a budget: 1 of 43
Having a great Christmas doesn't have to be a financial burden nor does it have to deplete you bank account. There are many ways to enjoy and partake in Christmas traditions and save money while doing so. Although you may have to cut corners and at times have to choose an alternative, Christmas can still be wonderful even on ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values We are products of our environment: 2 of 80
People usually say that a child is a product of their environment. I believe that poverty, wealth, addiction, or abuse, what we see and what is around us has a major affect on who we become. Not everyone agrees with this but there is some truth behind it. I've tried to break down the areas that can set the stage or define who... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Safe driving tips: 2 of 23
"Get out of the way", "I can't believe he just cut me off", "old people shouldn't be on the road", "kids shouldn't have a license", or "I would love to give her a one finger wave". Yep, you've guessed it; road rage at it's ugliest. It seems like no matter what state you live in or what coast you live off of people just get mo... More..
Relationships & Family > Newlyweds The secrets of newlywed bliss: 2 of 21
Communication is vital in any relationship but even more so in a marriage. In order to stay connected, a couple must talk to each other about what is going on in their lives. Because men and women communicate and receive information differently, disagreements are inevitable. At times a couple doesn't know how to get their poi... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations How to find the right church for you: 3 of 24
Finding a new church can be like looking for a needle in a hay stack. You want to attend the right one, but don't always know where to look. Utilizing the Internet is a great resource to find exactly what you're looking for. Unlike print advertising that may only have a few churches listed, the Internet has a large selection ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas year-round: Preparing way ahead of time: 1 of 8
Christmas time with family and friends is wonderful; a ham in the oven and lights twinkling, the presents being wrapped and exchanged, the Christmas tree being decorated and carols being sung by the fire. But, your level of patience is diminishing and your blood is starting to boil. The holidays are supposed to be a time of j... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Healing Reasons for forgiveness: 4 of 31
At least one time or another we have been hurt by someone. Whether it was a business partner, parent, children or friends it was painful. Since we are all unique, communicate differently, and view things completely opposite of each other, disagreements are inevitable, but it is important to forgive. Although it's difficult it... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Bring back old-time bartering: 6 of 43
Bartering is a way of saying you scratch my back and I'll scratch yours. Independent business people barter with other businesses as a means to help one another while keeping costs down. But what may start off as beneficial can end in lies, deceit, and manipulation.I had never really understood how bartering worked. I had fri... More..
Health & Fitness > Arthritis Understanding fibromyalgia: 3 of 21
Fibromyalgia Syndrome affects 3 to 6 million people in the United States alone. Although men live with the disorder it's more common among women, with a ratio of 9:1 according to The American College of Rheumatology criteria. Although it is not life threatening it can be very difficult to endure.Symptoms vary with each indivi... More..