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I am a wife, a mother of four, and a writer. Although I don't have any writing credentials as of yet, or educational credentials, I am highly qualified with many credentials about life experiences. My life experiences come in volumes. I can become quite the

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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Life lessons: 9 of 360
Janet Graham waited intensely for the loud slam of her daughter's bedroom door. A week ago Janet had told her daughter, Emily, of the promotion that would carry them off to a small Indiana town. Emily had protested, and what should be a happy moment for Janet, was shadowed by the rebellion of her teenage daughter.Janet folded... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Autumn: 3 of 42
If ever I wished a time could stand still, it would be during the Autumn season. I love everything about it except for the warning that comes with it, that winter is near. All the more reason to cherish it with all of our might.We latch onto the last hot days. We are so tired of the hot, sweaty days, but then again, do we rea... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The call of Christian discipleship: 1 of 13
Jesus told his disciples to be fishers of men. They were to take Jesus' truths, stories, and actions and spread them throughout all the nations. They did, and a new church was formed, the Christian church. The new church was founded on the fact that there is only one way to God and into heaven, and that is through Jesus the S... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Simple ways to save money during the holidays: 7 of 56
Holidays are the time for spending, and with times as they are, it can put strain on a budget that has already been stretched to its limits. Getting out of spending any money is unavoidable unless you are planning to pass the holidays by. There are ways, however, to make your dollars stretch farther.Baked goods from the kitch... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Winter: 3 of 24
Winter takes a special kind of appreciation, and if you cannot find the special blessing of the season, it will be a long winter. For those of you that enjoy winter and the winter sports, bundle up and have a blast, but what about those of you that do not like the bitter cold?There are ways to get through the winter months wi... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Why I write: 32 of 254
I write for many reasons but the biggest reason is because its in my blood. I simply must write. Writing is my courage, expression, sorted thoughts, and memory method. It's my etiquette side, recorded achievements, and goals. Writing is the way I evaluate myself and things around me.I was very shy as a child. I've grown out o... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Is it possible to be too religious: 5 of 39
Whether or not one can be too religious simply cannot be answered in a syllable. Either answer can apply, depending on how the question is intended.One is not too religious for believing, practicing, and following his religion. He is merely being obedient. Even those who blow themselves up in the name of their god are not bei... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Christians without a church: 4 of 30
Not for the lack of trying, I am a Christian without a church, but I am content. I have battled with this situation and came to the conclusion that I am right where I'm supposed to be. Maybe some aren't supposed to be in church, and maybe I am one of them.There came a point in my life that I went through the process of deeply... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Perspective: 9 of 61
Perspective is like the looking glass to our lives. It is the viewpoint in which we see things, and it is our eyes to view the world. Too many of us take off on our daily journey without taking our looking glass, and we may as well be walking around blind.Getting a better perspective of our lives is a way of soul searching. I... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Childhood: 7 of 40
I am in my childhood right now. I am nine. Well actually, I am nearly a half a century old, but nine sounds better. Nine has become my magic number and helps me stay young at heart.We should all stay young at heart because who we were as children is a more genuine picture of who we actually are, than who we are now. If you wa... More..