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I was a freelance writer over 25 years ago. This was before the "worldwide web." It was a struggle back then to get your work published, mainly because of the marketing aspects. I found myself spending more time soliciting editors more than writing. But I

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Do the Ten Commandments matter?: 2 of 26
Not only do the Ten Commandments matter, they shape the laws and rules by which we live in an ordered, law-abiding society, regardless of whether we are Christian, non-Christian, or a non-believer. Without the fundamentals of the Ten Commandments, we would have a society of anarchy and chaos.But for Christians, the Ten Comman... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Experiencing Christian charity: 1 of 5
When I was 6 years old, my mother left my father and I. It was not an angry parting of ways. I was simply told that Mommy was going to live and work downtown.My father and I did alright for awhile, but within a couple of years, his alcoholism got the better of him and he lost his job. We managed for a few months, but before l... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Priests should be permitted to marry: 5 of 24
There are a number of reasons why I believe Catholic priests should not marry.For one, it has been a long-standing tradition in the Catholic Church that priests should remain single. Young men entering the priesthood are well aware of the vow of celibacy they take and what is expected of them. When a man decides to become a p... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Do Catholics believe that other Christians can be saved?: 14 of 56
The question of whether or not Catholics believe that other Christians can be saved reminds me of a joke. One day a man died and went up to the pearly gates where St. Peter was waiting. St. Peter took the man on a tour of heaven showing him the various rooms of believers of various denominations. The man saw the people laughi... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Should elderly patients be cared for by family members or by health care professionals?: 11 of 39
Years ago families were expected to care for their aging relatives, but times have changed. Nowadays people are living longer and, in many cases, requiring more care due to chronic health conditions. So not only is the degree of care for elderly patients more involved but the number of years of care has extended. That is why ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Your favorite verse in the Bible, and what it means to you: 99 of 252
Of all the Bible verses, the one that brings me the most comfort is Romans 8:28: We know that God makes all things work together for the good for those who love Him."For me, that is the one verse that encompasses God's love and promise for a beter life. From that verse, I know God is watching over me and protecting me. I also... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 140 of 308
Should faith influence a citizen's vote? Yes, but not in the way that many may think.One of the most defining and controversial faith-based issues that iinfluences voters is pro-life versus pro-choice in regard to abortion. As a Catholic, I've always struggled with this issue every election. Not supporting the ideologies of e... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Democratic Leaders Democrats: What to do about the Michigan and Florida delegates: 11 of 22
As a Florida voter, I am appalled at the situation that has developed between Florida and Michigan in regard to the Democratic vote as well as delegates.The way I understand what happened was, the Florida legislature voted on holding their primary earlier than the February 5th, Super Tuesday primary. I guess the whole reason ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) How prayer helps us make wise decisions: 4 of 8
I don't know how many times prayer has helped me to make wise decisions but I remember a couple of particularly life-changing decisions I've made based on prayer.I had been working at a non-profit service-oriented agency for several years and was becoming disgruntled. One day I stepped out of my office and when I returned I f... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Book reviews: Faustina, Apostle of Divine Mercy, by Catherine Odell: 2 of 4
FAUSTINA, APOSTLE OF DIVINE MERCY by Catherine OdellBook ReviewCatherine Odell tells the story of a humble Polish nun (1905-1938) who became the first saint of the new millennium. Among the many sources the author uses is Sister Faustina's diary. The diary is a wealth of insight into Faustina's thoughts, struggles, and the di... More..