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I am a simple man with a wife and three great kids. I make mistakes, I hurt, I cry, I love and I live. I am just a man with no degrees or labels. I offer something that can never be taken or forced, never stolen or cheated and I give freely the gift given

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Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Reflections: Atheism: 6 of 80

"If Christianity is false, it is of no importance. If Christianity is true, it is of infinite importance. The one thing it cannot be is of moderate importance." -C.S. Lewis "The Bible is like a telescope. If a man looks through his telescope then he sees worlds beyond; but if he looks at his telescope, then he does not see a... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Christian maturation through overcoming struggles: 2 of 24

Life hurts, no sometimes, it just plain sucks! - Death, divorce, depression, foreclosure, repossession, bullies... I could go on and on. Have you ever just felt like giving up? I won't claim to have all the answers to your pain. I was the type of guy who could handle anything-I was in total control, I thought! This is a stor... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture On the importance of Christian witness: Planting seeds: 1 of 11

It was around 7:00 am on an average morning just like this one. My brother and I were riding together on our way to work. Going the toll road has become a ritualistic motion of life Jamie and I do without thinking. This morning would be different. As we started down the hill after paying the toll a car looked as if it was ab... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Practicing Christianity: 9 of 34

You may be surprised in the power of an ear! Look around you. The people you walk among are so valuable to God that he sent his one and only son to this earth to be tortured, humiliated and killed. For our sake! Just because the person next to you has a smile doesn't mean everything is alright. Take a few moments to lend an ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Religious Literature Explaining the longevity of the Bible: 4 of 11

Whether you believe in the Bible or not the Bible is the best selling book known to mankind. The original manuscripts that make up the Bible were written over a 1,500 year time span by more than 40 authors from 3 separate continents. These writers covered every walk of life including kings, peasants, philosophers, fishermen,... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How do we know when our prayers are answered: 13 of 32

We live in a world on the go. We want fast food, fast computers, cell phones, IM and blueteeth =). Does anyone remember the old days when the phones had cords attached to them? If your car broke down, no biggie, walk to a service station, pay phone or the closest house for help. Do you have a prayer that God seems to be igno... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How Christians can face temptation: 4 of 9

I must say I really like sitting down in my recliner kicking back with a tall glass of Milo's sweet tea and letting the remote become one with my hand. We have such a nice relationship; me and my remote... oops that is another story. I have always watched racing on TV but I got a wild hair one day and decided to go to Tallad... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Reflections: Does God have a plan for me?: 1 of 2

What does God want me to do considering: employment, relationships, family and any other huge decision? If God does have a plan, what if I mess it up or don't do it right? How do I know what doing it the right way is? What is a calling? I have heard so many people speak of this calling but never really understood how God can... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) How your worldview changes after having a baby: And how men lag behind women in this learning curve: 4 of 7

Hannah Grace Smith, Daddy loves you so much baby! My dear child, I see God in your eyes, I smell the sweet fragrance of eternity in your short breaths. With your little grasp of my finger I can feel the tug of a world beyond this one, a world that I will call home one day. Gracie, you have refreshed my eyes on the one and on... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Who is Jesus and what does he mean to us: 29 of 41

Who is Jesus Christ? Is he God? Was He always here? Did He really exist? Can we prove the claims of Jesus as the messiah? How could he be of the bloodline of David if Mary did not have sex with Joseph? __________________________________________________ Jesus Christ - What's in a name? The name we know today comes from the He... More..