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Hi. My name is Valerie Williams, and I am delighted to be a member of Helium. My writing career began when I was around eight years old; I remember writing my first short story, binding it up in ribbons and presenting it, with illustrations and all, to my

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Are people inherently good?: 1 of 83
As human beings, we want to believe that we are all capable of goodness; that we desire to treat our neighbors with kindness and have not simply the instinct but a true desire to do what is right and good, rather than what is evil. It is a simple enough exercise to define the meaning of the word 'good'; a much more difficult ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is there hidden symbolism in the Christian cross?: 1 of 14
The cross is one of the major and most famous of emblems in Christendom. According to Christian doctrine, the cross symbolizes the manner in which the Messiah was executed; Christians wear this as a sign of their worship of the Messiah. The cross was introduced into Christianity in the third century by Constantine the Great, ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas The history of Christmas: 5 of 27
December 17 - 23, Ancient Rome:Rome was bustling with excitement as the Winter Solstice approached. Celebration and revelry filled the streets. Outside, trees were gaily decorated with the sun and star symbols, and inside, swathes of greenery were hung over doorways, windows, and festooned the costumes of people. Decorations,... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Do the Ten Commandments matter?: 5 of 26
In a world without laws, without rules, without consequences for breaking the laws, chaos, anarchy, and lawlessness would prevail. Every society has rules that we all must live by, and in our society in particular, in America, we are even accountable for laws on the books that we may not even know exist.There are some religio... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving The origins of Thanksgiving: 1 of 5
Is Thanksgiving a holiday that can be found in the Bible? Is it a holiday that anyone in either the Old or New Testaments kept? Or is it simply a tradition that has been adopted and handed down throughout the centuries? Many people would say that, no, one cannot find the keeping or celebrating of Thanksgiving within the pages... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues What is sin?: 16 of 52
There seems to be many different thoughts and ideas on the question of sin. Even in Christian doctrine people can't seem to agree what it is, or if it still even applies today since it is this particular dogma's teachings that the law has been nailed to the cross. Some believe that sin is simply "missing the mark". Others say... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: A beginner's experience with white-water rafting: 1 of 3
Whitewater rafting is one of those extreme, adventurous recreational activities that was always right up there with bungie-jumping. I mean, who doesn't want to jump off the side of a cliff with only your ankles tied to a cord, free-falling hundreds of feet until you're unceremoniously yanked back up and left to bounce up and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) What was the mission of Christ Jesus: 7 of 18
In order to understand the mission of the Messiah, one first has to understand the Most High God, and what he desired for mankind. In order to do this, we must first travel back to the Old Testament, and in short, see what transpired between the Most High and his creation to bring clarity into understanding the Messiah's miss... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: 12 of 26
Wisdom is taught throughout the Scriptures as something that man needs to obtain; that it is more desirable than rubies; that fools lack wisdom but the wise are restored by it. Solomon, when asked by the Most High God what God should give him, asks not for riches or long life, but instead asks for wisdom. David tells us that... More..
Sciences > Astronomy Pagan rituals involving the Spring Equinox: 2 of 3
Semiramis. Astarte. Ishtar. Eostre. Feast of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Queen of Heaven. Lady Day. Easter. This is just a sampling of some of the names the Spring Equinox is also known by. The Spring Equinox, as is the Winter Solstice, is a very important day among many religious and pagan followers around the w... More..