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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What is the future of Christianity?: 2 of 16
As long as Jesus Christ lives, the religion that bears His name will live. Jesus Himself promised that faith in Him will never die. In Matthew 24:35, He said, "Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will by no means pass away" (NKJV). The early followers of Jesus took that promise to heart, and they let the promise en... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Introduction to financial planning: 2 of 8
Financial planning is a broad topic that covers issues such as budgeting, saving, investing, buying insurance, choosing a financial planner, and preparing for retirement. With the plethora of information currently available, consumers are better able to make wise decisions regarding their money. But, where should you start? ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Using APA citations in research writing: 1 of 4
The American Psychological Association (APA) style of writing is the standard for most social science fields, including psychology, sociology, and education. While most students learn MLA style writing in high school, APA style is often not addressed until a student enters college, and then it is only mentioned to students i... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Using MLA citations in research writing: 1 of 4
The Modern Language Association (MLA) sets the standard for writing in the liberal arts and humanities. For this reason, almost every high school and college student will eventually encounter MLA style citations. According to the MLA website (www.mla.org), this style of writing is "generally simpler and more economical than ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Pulitzer Center Does President Hugo Chavez's criticism of US policies represent popular sentiments in Venezuela, and perhaps Latin America at large?: 25 of 59
My mother and I recently traveled to Venezuela on a church-related mission trip. Prior to our departure, we heard comments, questions, and criticisms from many well-meaning people. Regardless of the wording or the attitude, they all boiled down to one basic thought: "Don't you know they hate us over there?" Mom and I have tr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Reading and editing your writing with an "editor's eye": 10 of 17
After spending hours, days, or even months spilling all of your thoughts out on paper, now comes the process of tearing it all apart and putting it back together. If you thought writing was challenging, you haven't experienced anything yet. Editing is more than just checking for spelling errors and making sure all your comma... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Essay preliminaries: Brainstorming versus outlining: 9 of 13
Of all the steps in the writing process, the two most often skipped are brainstorming and outlining and sadly, they are perhaps the most important. Most writers feel they have a strong handle on what they want to say, so they simply start writing. However, this completely ignores one of the most important principles in writi... More..
Travel > Vacations Alaska vacations: 10 of 12
THE DANGEROUS BEAUTY OF THE LAST FRONTIER Alaska is called the Last Frontier, and it is exactly that essence of the unknown that draws many travelers to this state. Though hundreds of thousands of people now travel there each year, it is still considered the height of adventure to many people. On my first trip to Alaska, I d... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Getting comfortable with timed essays: 11 of 13
The typical timed essay: forty-five minutes of agony where some poor student must brainstorm and write to a topic that is usually chosen for him (and which he usually knows nothing about or absolutely hates). But, timed essays don't have to be horrifying. Writing a successful timed essay is really about knowing the tricks of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture The benefits of Christian youth mission trips: 6 of 7
Working a backyard VBS in inner-city Atlanta. Climbing up a muddy hill in Venezuela. Singing songs of hope on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. Sitting in a women's prison in Argentina. Regardless of the time, the location, and the method, all these events have the same mission: telling people about Jesus. In addition, they... More..