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Words can change one's heart. A new heart can move one to change the world. Hi, my name is Ernie Smartt. Sixty plus years of hanging around people on this earth has carved images into my heart that will one day be planted on the pages of life-changing books.

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Is there proof that God exists?: 1 of 33
We won't prove that God exists, He will.Is it possible that God has made it His intention not to leave His fingerprints or footprints in His path so science cannot discover Him? There are hints all around us that there might be a God. It seems that some things can only be explained in terms of "God did it." So the argument wi... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Running away: 3 of 90

Runaways And ThrowawaysSome of them need a Mother,Some of them need a Dad.All of them need this one thing,A love they never had.Some of them ran away from home,Some of them had to leave.All of them, even if they could stay,Have little hearts that grieve.You'll find them living on the streets.You'll find them in the parks.No m... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Family Law Abortions: Should the father have some say?: 1 of 29
If it comes down to having to decide on abortion, lives will be changed.The effects of abortion are many. The story you are about to read will not include how much God loves all partied in this kind of event, however it is God's love that can help everyone make it with some sense of sanity. It will not include how I saw God i... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Problems with the claim of religions claiming 'the one true faith': 2 of 37
Religions get it wrong. Baptists, Methodists, Catholics, Jews, Muslims, and all other religions are man's way to search for and sometimes even define God. They do not agree on a lot of things, and often new religions come from such divisions. Religion is an umbrella that covers personal beliefs based on a religious book or... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement Deciding when to start Social Security: 1 of 15
There are rumors everywhere about social security. Never rest upon rumors about anything. Ask questions. Expect correct answers. It is, after all, your money that is in question. The information that we can find as we research the issue of SS may not be totally accurate. It is likely that there is a lot of estimation and gues... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should students be held accountable for their failing grades: 1 of 15

This week I asked many students why a student makes failing grades. Their answers were much the same, and none of them placed the responsibility upon anyone other than the student himself, except where shared responsibility was indicated. This tells me that, when put to the test, students know they are responsible. One little... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Barack Obama: Should political views be more important than color: 1 of 13
The political issues are far more significant than the color of the candidate's skin. Race should not be the major reason for a Presidential vote.Today, we have a new president. Indeed, it was an historical event. No doubt it is a time for celebrating, we have a new President. We cannot deny that this country needs a fresh st... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations The war against Christmas: 2 of 24
There is no "war on Christmas." There are however many little wars and battles "about" Christmas. To be honest, I don't enter those battles. At least I don't enter them voluntarily. In my opinion they are all started as a result of weak minds or weak faith. As I see it, if anyone on either side of this issue feels offended th... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Self-discovery key to educational success: Teach a child to teach himself: 1 of 10
Self-discovery is indeed a key to an individual's educational success. Self-discovery is where education begins for everyone. The life of a child before he enters school is full of learning, from the beginning of the day to the end. Most of this learning is through exploration and experience. The child notices everything. In ... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to deal with student cell phones in the classroom: 2 of 19
When I walk into classrooms and see students using their cell phones and listening to music on iPods, I am pretty sure that this usually means there is less learning taking place in that classroom. When students are free to use these electronic devices in one classroom, they expect to be free to do so in other classes as well... More..