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Writing is my passion and I have been keeping journals for years. I am now at a season in my life to put my life experiences into books. Helium has and still is helping me to hone in on mywriting skills. My 2 children are grown and have families of their own.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: An open letter to God: 2 of 51
Dear God,My heart is heavy with thanksgiving today as I think of you. While admiring the beauty of your hand as Autumn arrives, my mind goes back to a dark day. A day that was grossly dark as I slowly walked up the path of life. Suddenly I came to a fork in the road with signs pointing in every direction. I plopped my baggage... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Looking for God in the midst of personal pain: 2 of 42
In life's journey, there are many dips and twists in the road. Some of the dips are rather deep, like the death of a family member, or a catastrophe of some sort. It is at these times of great pain, that we look to God for an answer as to why the event happened in the first place. We question God trying to deal with our own e... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Self-realization: 4 of 71
The woman looking back at me in the mirror today is someone new. I've never seen her before. There are new wrinkles on her face and hairs growing where she prefers it to be hairless and smooth.. Although there are no pimples or acne, there are moles and a few age spots. Her brow has become creased in the middle, no doubt from... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The Temptation in the Garden of Eden: 7 of 40
A garden at harvest time is a beauty to behold. All the fruits and vegetables are shiny and ripe. While you're gazing upon all the produce, your mouth begins to water in anticipation of that first luscious bite! Was that the only temptation in the Garden of Eden? The Bible says that the Lord made all kinds of trees grow out ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Gay bishop controversy associated with end times: 4 of 21
It is always good to go right to the very heart of God concerning such issues as homosexuality in leadership of the church nowadays. These can be confusing times, but God is not a confusing God. (1Cor.14:33)Webster's definition for bishop is overseer. the definition for gay is homosexual, of relating to or marked by sexual in... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Crowning of a king: 6 of 30
King - A male sovereign: a chief among competitors.A male child is born. His parents, young and poor, have high expectations of this child. Many words were spoken over this child while he was yet growing in his mother's womb. Although his parents were poor, he was from rich and royal lineage. For generations and generations, ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Drinking: 5 of 24
Looking back and reflecting on drinking, is both eye opening & heart breaking. Reflection puts you in the zone of reality of what could have happened, and the lives that could have been destroyed. All by a person who was only thinking of themselves. In drinking on a regular basis, a person is not only addicted to drinking, bu... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is Joel Osteen spreading the gospel of Jesus Christ or just making people feel good about themselves?: 8 of 23
Joel Osteen is truly a man of God, there is no doubt about that. When I answered my Father's call to come back to Him, I would regularly tune in to his show. At that time, I simply needed to be reminded that God loves me and that I was a child of God. He reinforces this at each broadcast, along with some short stories of enco... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life What was the best gift you ever received from God: 17 of 40
With first thought it is life! If He had not touched the heart of my biological mother, who for her own reasons gave me up for adoption, I would not be here. She didn't have to give me life. She could have gone through one of those crazy abortions of the 50's, but she chose not to and I believe the very hand of God was on her... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Prayer: 23 of 40
As I meditate and reflect on prayer, for me it is the answer to everything in my life. It is the key to my joy and peace, problems and fears, finances and health. For everything I need answers, guidance, or just to chat with my Father, prayer is what I focus in on. It is the time when I talk to God and He talks to me. There a... More..