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Edyta N. Tehrani is a freelance writer with Helium and Triond. She writes on various subjects including relationships, parenting, home-schooling, health, christian, poetry, and politics.

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Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Deliberating on why God allows for evil: 1 of 62

Evil is simply the abuse of free will. When we ask why God allows for evil, we are really asking why He honours our freedom of choice. This freedom comes with responsibility and a risk of misusing it, but without it much good would also not be possible. People who argue that God is not good because He allows for e...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Trusting in God: 1 of 58

Trust in God is really faith in God. In the book of Hebrews chapter eleven and verse one, it is defined as " substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen." Jesus had this kind of faith when He faced the crucifixion. He knew the Father from eternity and trusted Him fully, knowing that He has...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving The basics of personal budgeting: 1 of 39

Personal budgeting is a great tool that can help anyone attain financial freedom, live comfortably, and gain wealth in the long term. Regardless of how much money one makes it is its management that determines his or her financial situation. Therefore, developing a habit of budgeting is crucial. It is very easy t...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Your definition of a sin: 2 of 55

Most people think that sin is synonymous with bad deeds, but in reality it is much more than that. Bad deeds are a mere fruit of sin. A person could be a morally good and acceptable to society, or very religious person and still be a sinner. To find out what sin really is, we have to study it in the Bible. It has many clues ...
Politics, News & Issues > Environment (Other) Is it fair to ask underdeveloped countries to "go green" when many advanced industrial countries owe their success to destructive environmental practices?: 2 of 47

The difficult truth is that all countries without any exceptions must "go green", if we want to survive on this planet. We are getting closer than ever to the tipping point in the global climate change, and there is no time left for fault finding when the survival of humankind is at stake. It is beyond what is fair or not fa...
Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice How to maintain a friendship: 1 of 23

There are several important elements necessary to maintain a good friendship, and the bonus is that they work well for all other important relationships in your life. 1. Listen The ability to really listen to another is a cornerstone of good friendship. It helps you to understand your friend and his/her feelings, as well as ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How big is your God?: 1 of 23

My God is big enough to hold the universe in His hand. He is the beginning and the end, beyond anyone's imagination and beyond time. He is the very person that set all the laws of nature in place, and He did it in a perfect way making our very existence possible. Our solar system was made by Him to work as a clock with the p...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Why God punishes evil when he has given free will: 4 of 56

God punishes evil because He has given free will. If people didn't have a free will then it would be unjust for God to punish them for something they were unable to decide about. Furthermore, without free will it would be impossible for anyone to commit any evil deed, but it would also make the relationship with God impossib...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The significance of being a Christian: 1 of 11

The significance of being a Christian is to have a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ who made it possible for us. Before He sacrificed His life on the cross, Jesus told the disciples that He is the only way to the Father and that when we abide in Him, we will bear fruit of righteousness, but without Him it ...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 8 of 81

Living together before marriage is a very common place practice in our modern society. Couples who choose to do it, say that they hope it might prevent marital problems in the future, but sad truth is that it gives completely opposite results. My husband and I hardly even knew each other when we decided to get married. Durin...