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My name is Jeff Kimble.

I am an accountant, 47 years old, happily married, and I am rekindling my childhood passion to pursue writing.

Recently, I found Helium.com, and hope to use this as one avenue to improve my writing skills and make the right contacts

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fantasy stories for children: 4 of 76
For The Love Of Their KingOnce upon a time in a land not too far away there lived a young boy that worked in the Kings stables taking care of the royal horses. He loved them, cared for them, and knew each one by name. "One day, I will ride one of these grand horses as a knight fighting for my King," declared Taylor as he fed ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The Golden Compass: Is religious criticism warranted?: 1 of 18
"I am a story teller," declared British author Phillip Pullman. "If I wanted to send a message I would have written a sermon." Pullman struck back at critics who have accused his trilogy "His Dark Materials" as being "candy-coated atheism." He declares that such accusations are "absolute rubbish." But are they?Pullman's own w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christianity and today's lifestyles: 10 of 58
Remove The Altar?I spoke with a pastor recently who had just returned from the General Council of Assemblies of God churches. He shared that a proposal was made and a vote taken to remove all altars from each Assembly of God church nationwide. It was argued that the altar has lost its relevance in the church today. Rarely is ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations The war against Christmas: 5 of 24
In Defense of ChristmasThere is a movement today teaching the pagan roots of Christmas to Christians and encouraging them not to take part in the celebration of this season. It is true that the original observances of the season's festivities centered around the worship of the sun god and the pagan feasts of the winter solsti... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to grow deep roots in Christ: 2 of 9
What's In Your Closet?A popular banking commercial today portrays a villainous scoundrel from the dark ages barking "What's in your wallet?" My first response is to clutch my wallet tightly and say, "That's none of your business!" But what if I were to befriend this rogue character, show him what he wanted, and maybe even bri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Faith, hope and charity: 15 of 36
WINGSOh tender wingsso strong yet frailbeaten fierceby the winds of hellwho sneering waitswith firm clenched fistjeering, hopingyou'll fail the test.Yield not to his furyof hateful tempest blastlose not your spiritto a dismal darkened pastHell may try to trap youwithin its gripping snaresteal away your strengthleave you in de... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Protecting children from controversial books and movies: 6 of 13
Demonic Danger - The Golden CompassIn her book entitled, Consuming Kids, psychologist Susan Linn shows us the bombardment of advertising dollars that are being invested to reach a major consumer group of our population our children. Linn says that the billions being spent on this market is directly competing "with parental va... More..
Business > Starting a Business Best businesses to start on a shoestring: 15 of 28
You see them everyday in your email box; promotions promising financial freedom and a chance to quit your job and bask in the sun on some tropical beach. The pitch promises wealth for your small investment of $100 or more. The fact is that so many internet businesses are scams targeting people who are really in a financial cr... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas trees: Symbols and family customs: 3 of 5
Celebration of ChristmasLast night I watched as my wife hung the last ornament on our Christmas tree. "I think this is the most beautiful tree we've ever decorated," she said with a smile. I had to agree.As we sat there taking in the green tree, red ribbon, colored lights, red and gold ornaments, topped with an angel wearing ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Reflections: You can smile again: 6 of 8
"And they shall rebuild the old ruins, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the ruined cities, the desolations of many generations." Isaiah 61:4 The year was 539 BC when Cyrus II, king of Persia conquered Babylon and issued a decree which allowed the captive Jews to return to their homeland to reb... More..