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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 82
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... More..
Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding Best horseback riding experiences: 1 of 42
ADVENTURES ON HORSEBACK It was a beautiful Summer day when everyone climbed atop their horses and fell in line for the three-hour, planned horseride. 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 barbeque and the ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The Temptation in the Garden of Eden: 1 of 40
"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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Having spiritual dreams: 1 of 27
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Siblings When your sister turns her back on you: 2 of 27
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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Dreams: Messages from God?: 3 of 39
In the book of Genesis we are introduced to Joseph - a young man with big ambitions for such a low rank in this family of twelve brothers. In chapter 37, verse 5 it says, "Now Joseph had a dream, and he told it to his brothers; and they hated him even more." As he began to explain the dream of binding sheaves in the field, I... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christians speaking in tongues: 3 of 35
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... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Visions and dreams: 1 of 8
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... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Stay-at-home moms: Are they appreciated enough?: 8 of 49
Have you ever been in a conversation with someone and this question come up, "So what do you do for a living?" They spill out the contents to an exciting career - or at least one that's mediocre and produces a regular paycheck - and when your turn arrives you say, "I'm a stay at home mom." "Oh...that's nice. You don't have t... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 69 of 351
Humiliating might be a better definition! I began dating this guy in high school and soon discovered that his father was a pastor of a local church. The following weekend was their church Homecoming - where everyone that ever attended would visit and stay for a huge lunch. Of course, my boyfriend asked me to join him and his... More..