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Karin Forno is a family practice physician, English professor, and writer who lives in the Central Valley of California. She is available to write on a variety of topics including health, science, spirituality/Christianity, creative writing, teaching writing,

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Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Worship: A love relationship: 3 of 9

The Westminster Catechism states the sole end of man is to glorify God and enjoy him forever. Therefore, worship goes beyond a love relationship, it is a relationship of servant to master. True, we as servants love our master, and Christ is the heavenly bridegroom, but worship goes beyond love to service. In true worship, we...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner struggles: 174 of 498

"When in disgrace with fortune and men's eyes" I wonder if life is worth living and feel trapped and look for easy outs and dream of other lives I might have lived Wishing I could abandon the job that enslaves me Or cure my mother of her mind's disease or find more friends, be popular like my brother or write a best seller, ...
Health & Fitness > Allergies What are symptoms of an allergy?: 2 of 5

Allergies are extremely common, more so in some parts of the country than in others. However, anyone can develop an allergy at any time, to almost anything. How do you know if you have an allergy? 1. Respiratory symptoms:watery runny nose, itchy nose, itchy throat, dry cough or minimally wet cough, wheezing, sneezing, sinus ...
Health & Fitness > Infectious Diseases H1N1: A subtype of Influenza A virus: 1 of 2

H1N1 Influenza: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf? You're waiting in line at the grocery store. The person ahead of you keeps coughing, that deep cough that sounds like it comes from the bottom of her lungs. She's wearing sweats, and looks a little pale, like she doesn't feel well. You look around. Everyone else is just stand...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What is the greater challenge in accepting Christianity: Intellectual or moral?: 8 of 10

While many people may have difficulty accepting the intellectual ideas of Christianity, many more do not. In spite of intellectual difficulties, most Americans believe in God, for example. And although concepts like the resurrection are a challenge to the scientific mind, many scientists have accepted them. The real challeng...