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I am Winfried C M the Author of "THE WIND OF MY SAILS" (a collection of poems and thoughts). I am married and a mother of three children. I am a freelance writer/journalist/poet, and a home excutive. I am currently leaving in the United States on what my family

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Can Christians ever manage to reclaim Christmas as a holy day?: 4 of 35

Christmas as a HOLY DAY will be reclaimed, the Christian will not reclaim it, but Christ himself will reclaim it through us. As it is written, every Knee shall bow and every tongue will confess that Christ is lord, for then, everyone shall know what Christmas really is, a HOLY DAY, and not a Holiday as it is known today. As m... More..
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Remembering love: 19 of 124
I remember our love Laying there together by the river banks My head rested on your chest, we gazed the skies in changing color Colors infusing and amusing us along We watched color to color painting the skies warm The smudgy emerald waters bronzed Blinded with the sun's glare, our eyes were spell bound in the bowl of the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture On defining a true Christian: 8 of 37
Christianity is a life, and an everyday walk to continuous salvation until one's death here on earth, at which the soul is automatically lifted to be with Christ himself and thereafter rule with him as a co-heir in eternity. The title Christian comes from the name Christ, and it simply means, Christ's followers.Most people de... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Reality: 4 of 16
LANGUAGE BARRIERSLiving in an expatriate community in Hong Kong, you have neighbors from different cultures and languages, and in my block, were 3 houses. My house was in the middle with my language confused kids; English being their first language, and Deutsch, an adopted one having had spent 5 years in Germany. On my right ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian teaching on wealth and poverty: 1 of 4
Christians have contradicting views on wealth and poverty. To understand the true Christian teaching on wealth and poverty, you have to Know the heart of God and his intentions for mankind.What does God say about wealth and poverty? We all know that God is the Creator of the all universe and everything in it, belongs to him. ... More..
Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: High school: 5 of 19
THE LEAPING AFRICAN DAISIES Chapter 1 The last bell of the day had just rang and Musonda was rushing to finish copying the history notes from the black board. Her best friends Lungowe and Mabuchi were out from their French class and already waiting for her by the window. Hurry up Muso, we have to catch the first minibus... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultures (Other) The practice of polygamy in third world countries: 1 of 3
Polygamy in the third world has been practiced for centuries, in as far as the bible times. The practice then, had legitimate reasons and was a sign of wealthy. In some cultures, only the chiefs and indunas(the chief's advisers), had the luxury of having more than one wife. Being given an additional wife was the greatest gift... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Life: 28 of 57
One day as I sat on the porch on a warm autumn day, admiring the warm ablaze colors of the woods, I watched leaves falling from the trees. As the gentle winds blew swiftly, the leaves blew away from the branches in the direction of the wind.Tossed further from their anchor, I watched some floating down beneath the trees, some... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I am a mother: 22 of 44
I am a mother, and 18 years ago it was all in my dreams, and i had every thing figured out. It was all spelled out plain and simple, in my dreams, "i will have 1 or 2 kids," i would say. I came from a large family of seven girls and four boys, and it was like the British parliament everyday in my house. Debating and negotiati... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What methods does Satan use to tempt people?: 43 of 77
Satan's methods of tempting are one of a top scammer. The bible says, be alert; for the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. He is described here as a skillful hunter, one who stealthily and restlessly preys on unsuspecting prey. A thief, he is called by Jesus when he said, "I came that you ... More..