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I have created stories and poems since the fourth grade, but I finally started to take writing more seriously about five years ago. I have completed my first book, How Far Will You Go for God?, and I am looking for a publisher at this time. Eventually, I

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Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 17 of 162

Let not your heart be troubled; you believe in God, believe also in Me. John 14:1 NJKV Jesus tells His disciples this after the Last Supper to prepare them for His upcoming arrest and death. He lets them know that even though everything is about to change for the worse, don't get too upset about it. He doesn't want them to g...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Testimonies: An open letter to God: 7 of 53

Testimonies: An Open Letter To God Dear God, What can I say to thank You for all that you have done for me? I have to thank you, Lord, for the good times, and I also thank You when You are with me in the difficult times of my life. Because You are Omnipresent, You are always with me. I love You more than life, and my spirit ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations The greatest Christmas gift is Jesus: 1 of 7

When I worked in retail, I used to stock the shelves. The stockers would work overnight during the Christmas season so that we would have time to stock all the extra merchandise that we received. All retail stores look forward to the holiday season because that is when they make the most profit. They try to take advantage of...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Turning forty: 21 of 56

Got a birthday coming up It's the big 4 O I'm excited and scared, But I don't know what to expect. You know I plan to celebrate And go all out, Because they say 40 is the new 20. Whether or not that is true, I will soon know what it's all about. I'll be forty soon! When I think about it, It blows my mind Even more than it di...
Style & Beauty > Shoes The shoe shopaholic bug: 3 of 8

I am a recovering shoe shopaholic. I have been in recovery for about 2 years, and I haven't suffered a relapse in over a year. What do I consider a relapse? Going shopping for a pair of shoes to compliment my brand new outfit, and then buying three or more pairs instead of one. It hasn't been easy, but I have learned how to ...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Should Paris Hilton get one million dollars to tell her jailhouse story on NBC?: 24 of 51

The answer to the question should Paris Hilton get one million dollars to tell her jail house story on NBC is a resounding NO. There are people who have been wrongly accused and convicted of crimes that they haven't committed, who have spent fifteen or twenty years in jail, and they do well if the government gives them half ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Your way: 39 of 81

I tried to do it my way, But of course that didn't work. So I decided to do it Your way And then I saw a brighter day. I got upset because the way wasn't mine But You let me know that Your way was just fine. Your way is the only way to travel through life, Because when I do it my way I get a lot of pain and strife. So I want...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Will the real Jesus Christ (Apostle Paul) please stand up: 1 of 2

Jesus and Apostle Paul are two different people-Jesus is the son of God (see Luke 1:26-38), and Apostle Paul was the former Saul of Tarsus, who was converted on Damascus Road (see Acts 9). Jesus is considered in history to be the most influential person in the world, and Paul is considered in history to be the one who did th...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Praise teams: The wrong message?: 1 of 2

Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise Him. Praise the Lord with melodies on the lyre; make music for Him on the ten-stringed harp. Sing a new song of praise to Him; play skillfully on the harp; and sing with joy. Psalm 33:1-3 NLT The purpose of a praise team is to usher in the Spirit of...
Style & Beauty > Shoes How to tie a shoe: 1 of 1

Tying your shoes is one skill that is learned early in life and is taken for granted. It is a task that we perform almost daily without really thinking about it. However, for a small child, it is a great accomplishment to be able to tie your own shoes. When I was a child, I did not learn how to tie my shoes until I was seven...