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Actively seeking a deeper relationship with Christ and striving to be a better student of the Word of God through the guidance and control of the Holy Spirit. I like to study and get to the root of the meaning of words and then share what I have learned.

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: True love: 5 of 67
Love the Way It's singin' the words in a song we both know While the kids play on the floor by the radio It's holdin' hands as we talk for awhile at home. It's walkin' the harbor on a soft summer night Takin' the family for an after church bite It's love the way God meant it to be For you and me. I don't have to walk alone a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) The difference between being religious and being Christian: 12 of 127
Religion is earning your way to heaven your way. The way of the world is to do charitable deeds. Charity, though, is going beyond the Boy Scout way of helping little old ladies cross at the street corners; to give of ourselves to the needs and cares of others. There is an old adage that says "Charity begins at home." To many... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What is truth: 9 of 37
Truth is not subjective, but objective. An objective opinion is based on facts, not feelings. Therefore when seeking truth in religious matters one need look no further than the Scriptures. As written in John 14:6, "Jesus said to him, I am the way, the truth and the life; no man comes to the Father, but by me." To seek truth... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How to take responsibility for your health care: 7 of 24
It is a great deal more important to take care of your health before you get diagnosed with a serious illness. That way you will be in much better shape to aggressively attack sickness. Unfortunately, most of us do not; me included. Diets are like hobbies: you keep trying them all until you find something you like. And if yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression The stigma surrounding depression: 7 of 19
I battle depression everyday. And some days I lose. That's why I see a psychiatrist. In another life, I would have referred to him as a "shrink" or "the doctor only crazy people go to." However, in this brave new world, I call him Dr. Even though a couple of other medical professionals wanted me to seek the guidance and care... More..
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Should a dying person choose his own funeral rituals?: 4 of 7
Death happens to everyone; no one lives forever. We make choices for ourselves when we are able to differentiate wrong from right and understand yes and no answers when asked questions. All choices made by the living have an effect on another living person. Choices we make regarding how we wish to be honored in death are not... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Tips on keeping communication open with your teen: 16 of 27
Effective Communication with Teenagers It is not age that makes one wise, but failure. Failure is the stepping stone to success. I have been mom to several sets of teenagers and am currently raising two 16-year old boys and one 10-year old preteen boy. Having survived teen-hood myself, God blessed me with the challenge of ra... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is Jesus the only way of salvation?: 50 of 82
Is Jesus the only way of salvation? What we believe determines where we spend eternity. Our choices determine our outcome. When we choose to do wrong, we face consequences. When we choose to do right, we face blessings. Were I to die in this world without knowing Jesus as my personal (intimate) Lord and Savior, I would be ch... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: How summer camp changed my life: 11 of 18
I have only ever been to one summer camp as a child and that's when I was 16. My sister and I visited my Mom's brother and his family in Texas that year and our aunt sent us to Bible Camp for one week. Now, some of you may think that Bible Camps are just totally full of holier-than-thou Christians. But you are wrong. Not eve... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Healing through writing: 35 of 56
Reflections of A Flower I love gardens. I love the smells, the sounds, the peace being in a garden brings me. I love grubbing in the dirt, the fresh scent of overturned earth, the snipping of pruning shears. I love all the colors of spring popping up from the garden. We have a twin rosebush in the backyard along the wooden f... More..