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I am married with two wonderful children. Writing is one of my greatest passions. I have taken various writing courses and published several freelance articles in the Christian Writing Market. I love to explore God's Word and minister through teachings and

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Friendship: 1 of 75

Upside Down. I see the way we were. Three friends tied at the hip, jointly moving across the field. Flowers in bloom. Shangri La' - paradise as one might say. "Tell me all your secrets," Cameron said- she was the favorite of the group. Willowy and wispy with auburn hair and creamy skin. Tina was the talker. It didn't take mu...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Best horseback riding experiences: 1 of 43

Adventures on Horseback It was a beautiful Summer day when everyone climbed atop their horses and fell in line for the three-hour, planned horse ride. My husband had arranged everything prior, and was thrilled at the huge turnout. So far, the day had been a great success beginning with the Trade Day, outdoor barbecue and the...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The Temptation in the Garden of Eden: 2 of 36

"And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living being. The Lord God planted a garden eastward in Eden, and there He put the man whom He had formed." (Genesis 2:7,8). God created a paradise for the man whom he formed. Complete with every good a...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Self-image: 15 of 153

I see a woman, staring at her reflection, A perfect smile in its place for all to see. She looks so strong; Put together - completely all in place - Not a doubt on her face for the world to see. She doesn't want anyone to know that she's been weak. She holds her emotions so secure - Closed off - they're out of reach. Yet she...
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Are angels real or imaginary?: 11 of 103

I was like most people - hanging on to threads of faith about angelic visitations - skeptical to say the least, but believing as much as was possible that God would still send angels today. I had read and studied the word exclusively on angels, and I knew that the Bible was full of revelation about their const...
Relationships & Family > Siblings When your sister turns her back on you: 2 of 16

She came to me with the news, "I'm pregnant." Her words were flat, dead. I went through a myriad of emotions within a short span of five minutes; sadness, disappointment, dread, and anger. I knew who the father was, and my insides churned in despair. My baby sister was pregnant, unmarried, and with an emotionally abusive par...
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Visions and dreams: 1 of 7

Visions and dreams are defined as avenues of communication from the Lord. In the book of Numbers, chapter 12, we are given five distinct ways the Lord will speak to His servants. "Hear now My words: If there is a prophet among you, I, the Lord, make Myself known to him in a vision; I speak to him in a dream. Not so with My s...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Having spiritual dreams: 3 of 20

How does one know upon waking whether the dreams they lived in during those hours or moments of sleep are spiritual? There are many key elements to understanding why we dream and determining where those dreams are coming from. It is first and foremost, important to understand that not all dreams are spiritual. There are thre...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Did Peter deserve total restoration?: 1 of 6

In the book of John, chapter 21, we are reintroduced to the down-trodden disciples. Their beloved leader and Savior - Jesus Christ had been crucified on the cross, and Simon Peter - known for being adamantly vigilant, and then all around traitor to his best friend - looked at the others and said (v.3),"I am going fishing." I...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christians speaking in tongues: 4 of 23

SPEAKING IN TONGUES I went to the prayer meeting because of a friend. She had been attending this prayer group weekly for quite some time now and insisted that it was amazing. I had never been outside my denominational territory, and I was a little nervous about what to expect. My first shock came as everyone circled and hel...