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I am 58 years of age, British, married with two children, both of whom are married and have a child each.

I enjoy reading, and crafting. I am currently involved in setting up a business designing and making greetings cards.

I am a Christian and was baptised

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Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations Jehovah's laws: 1 of 6
Who is Jehovah? Well, he is the Universal Sovereign, the Grand Creator of all things. Some people refer to him as Almighty God and question that he has a name. Others consider him to be part of a Trinity. But what is the truth about Jehovah? Is he really the God the Father part of a Triune Godhead? For the answer we need to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness The quest for happiness in marriage: 4 of 13
Marriage. Some people love it, others run away from it. Why? What is it about the word marriage that starts alarm bells ringing in the ears of some. Well, marriage is the union of a man and a woman as husband and wife according to the standard set out by God. Marriage is a divine institution, authorized and established by Go... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values TV babysitter: 8 of 25
At times, keeping your children amused by letting them watch television while you take care of other matters may seem very appealing. But how could this affect your children? Television can be a powerful teaching tool. By means of it, we learn about lands and peoples we may never visit. We "travel" to tropical jungles and po... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: Does belief and faith manifest truth: 1 of 3
A real love of truth involves more than accepting as truth what happens to agree with one's own viewpoint. Love of truth is something most of us readily profess. But how deep does our love of truth really go? Is it deep enough to defend it when one is under pressure? Will we stand by what we know to be true when it will cost... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Cardmaking techniques for beginners: 9 of 24
Do you look forward to receiving a card? Many people do. In fact, for a great majority of people it is a message that says they are loved, or thought of. Cards can be bought for almost every occasion. From birthdays to condolence, from marriage to divorce. Thank you cards, thinking of you cards, Welcome cards. Yes, there are... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Understanding why there is suffering in the world: 21 of 54
If there is a God, why does he allow such suffering? Why has God taken my child? If God really cares about us, why has he caused so many disasters that take so many lives? Have you asked questions like these? If you have, you are not alone. A great many people have asked the same questions. So, why is there so much suffering... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Does the Christian view of the trinity agree with what the Bible says: 9 of 19
What is the origin of the Trinity? Well it is certainly not a Bible teaching. How can I be sure? Because nowhere in the Bible can I find references to the Trinity. Of course Trinitarians will tell you there are lots of scriptures pointing to a Trinity. But on examination, these does not refer to a three in one God. The texts... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study How to study the Bible: 13 of 26
How do you view Bible study? Do you study the Bible personally? For many, the Bible appears to be a complex Book, especially so if you are not a studious person, so many stories within a story. Is it to be taken literally, or figuratively? Well, to really study and understand the Bible it is necessary to have the time and ma... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Should wives still submit to their husbands: 12 of 24
When God instituted marriage and the family arrangement, he had more in mind than just bringing happiness to his human children. He wanted them to do his will. God told the first pair: "Be fruitful and become many and fill the earth and subdue it, and have in subjection the fish of the sea and the flying creatures of the hea... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The difference between knowing Christ and believing in Christ: 1 of 2
Who is Jesus Christ? Some say he is just a good man who lived two centuries ago. Others say he is God, and there are those who say he is the Son of God. So just who is he? We need to know who he is before we can manifest any kind of belief in him. It is very easy to say, yes, I know Jesus Christ, I believe in Jesus, Jesus is... More..