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I have written since I was "knee high to a grasshopper." My Dad was a writer, so I guess it was in the genes.

At the end of 1974 I accepted Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Saviour, and was called straight into ministry. I started preaching in June 1975.

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to be happy in everyday life: 1 of 150
10 KEYS TO HAPPINESS.Don't pursue happiness as an end in itself. When it is chased, happiness becomes ephemeral, like a mirage that disappears as soon as you approach it. Happiness prefers to sneak up on us while we are focused elsewhere, and surprise us when it is least expected.That said, there are a number of things we can... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Appropriate chores for a toddler: 1 of 23
APPROPRIATE CHORES FOR A TODDLERIt is good for a child to learn at the earliest possible age that, as part of the family, he has responsibilities as well as privileges. Assigning simple chores to the toddler is a good way to do this.Of course, you have to take into account both the child's physical capabilities and his attent... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Saying goodbye: 20 of 455
GOODBYEGoodbyeis such a sad wordparticularlywhen it takes from meone whose laughterhas danced on my own lips,and whose tearshave flooded my own eyes."Through hell and high water,"we said -and, till today,we faced them together.You made me richwith your wisdomand your love,and Ihad hoped to make you richwith mine.But nowthat s... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Gift ideas for travel enthusiasts: 1 of 18
GIFT IDEAS FOR TRAVEL ENTHUSIASTSAs with any gift giving, it is important to consider first what the person already has. (Someone who is keen on travel almost certainly has a decent set of luggage, and unless it is at the point of falling apart, probably has no need of another set.) Another factor that needs to be considered ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Traveling on the cheap: 2 of 28
TRAVELING ON THE CHEAPEven though travel costs have decreased considerably over the past 20 years, traveling on a regular basis can still be an expensive business. There are, however, ways to save.GETTING THERE:1. Look into options about the kind of travel. Is flying the only choice? Would it be cheaper to take a bus? If you ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Rain, rain, go away: Best indoor games for kids: 2 of 24
Every mother knows that sinking feeling: rain is bucketing down outside, and the natives are restless. She needs a way to entertain these children before they have her climbing the walls. Of course, she could just plop them in front of the television or computer game, but there are better alternatives.1. Break out the board g... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Reasons to avoid commercialized toys for your kids: 1 of 10
Every parent has had the experience. You have spent a fortune to buy the latest, whiz-bang, toy for your child, only to see him almost completely ignore the toy but spend hours playing happily in the box in which it came.Kids come equipped with imagination, creativity and curiosity. These God-given attributes allow them, at b... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: My favorite chocolate recipe: 2 of 16
BLACK FOREST TRIFLE.I came up with this exotic variation of Grandma's old custard-sponge-and-jelly concoction a couple of Christmases ago. Amounts are approximate, and can be varied to taste. Be warned, it is VERY rich!Ingredients:1 chocolate sponge roll1 can pitted black cherries in juice (approx 440g or 16oz.)Cherry brandy ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Death: 95 of 693
THE DISPOSABLE MANSitting aloneoutside the world,his mind flickers backto the laughingfull days,to the tearsand the workand the love that he gave;butempty nowof the fullness he hadrusted by yearsand battered by lifeand no longer useful,he's pushed aside -thrown away like an old tin can:the disposable man.From his silent corne... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The realities of being a writer: 11 of 43
You are a Writer. You are sitting in a deck chair on the veranda of your beautiful, rambling home (paid for by the proceeds of your writing) looking out over the beach of a remote tropical island.Drink in hand, you are thinking about your next bestseller, and as the ideas tumble freely into your head you jot them on a pad bes... More..