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I've worked in Special education since 1989. I'm currently attending college to get my teaching credentials. I am a born-again Christian, and a divorced mother of 5 grown children, 4 of which are soldiers. Two of them are still on active duty. I've been writing

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Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues Marriage should be a sacred institution between only a woman and a man: 2 of 156
Throughout the centuries, marriage has been a sacred union between a woman and a man, both historically and biblically. Our genitalia alone-dictates much more than just a "hint" at whom is to engage in sexual union with whom. It's a visual aid for even the most confused. Granted, there are those born with sexual deformities s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Is it appropriate for gay couples to adopt children?: 1 of 22
Everything is critical when raising a child. Right off the top, if a child is going to be raised by a gay couple, it only stands to reason that the child's view of homosexuality would be influenced into a tolerant one, at the least. Tolerance of homosexuality is what encourages boldness in the gay community to forge onward to... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Putting God first in your life: 7 of 114
People who don't know God, may not be aware that they CAN meet or know Him. But whether you've met Him or you are seeking to, putting God first in your life depends on how important it is-to you. The scriptures tell us: "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you". This verse has more profound meaning than we might think. ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture If God loves us, why is there so much pain in the world?: 7 of 65
The pain in the world has little to do with God. It has everything to do with man's sin nature, and the changes he brought to himself and the earth, because of his disobedience to God, which still goes on today. Let me talk with you a bit.In the scriptures we see that God had a plan when He created the universe, and man was a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas: 29 of 231
Who'd have thought one lowly stallWould be the birthplace of hope for all?Nations of people everywhereWho hardly seemed to be awareThat this tiny babe in a manger layWas the king of hearts for theyAnd though that night has long since goneHis birth in hearts goes on and on...Hail! Hail! To the king!That babe who now makes hear... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Do cats understand us?: 8 of 62
Title: SmokeyOh, cats understand us, alright. I didn't know this for most of my life, but let me tell you about my angel, Smokey, who came to me at a crucial time in my life. I was angry, hardened and numb inside after years of a failing, turbulent marriage and dealing with the last two of my kids who were almost grown. I had... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God an invention of man's mind or true being?: 16 of 121
Having been raised in a home full of abuses, my family and I never talked about God. There was never any mention of God, except just before "damn it". We didn't go to church, read the bible or pray. Yet, at the age of five, I innately knew there was "the guy who made everything". I remember wanting to meet Him. I wanted to as... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling Self-help resources vs. professional counseling: 2 of 15
The messages passed down to me as a child by the guardians in my life, were: "You're not worth caring about", "you are a joke, and something to kick around." "Let people walk all over you, and give them what they want from you, that's all your good for." "You're such a defective disappointment, you irritate people and if they... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How people hear God's voice: 5 of 35
How do people hear God's voice? I can tell you what I've learned about this. Hear me out...Growing up in an abusive environment with no input about God at all, I knew as a small child-there was "the guy who made everything". I would stand outside and look at the mountains and sky and clouds... talking to this "guy" who made e... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Which would you rather have: Courage or wisdom?: 9 of 52
God once asked King Solomon if he wanted riches or wisdom. Solomon chose wisdom, because he knew-that with wisdom, he could have anything else. King Solomon is considered the wisest man who ever lived. I believe courage comes with wisdom. Wisdom would give a person "the bottom line," and I believe courage is sparked by wisdom... More..