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Hi, I'm Joyce Wheeler and I live in West Tennessee with my husband and three blessings. My oldest is a girl, 18 attending the local college. My two boys are 13 and soon to be 11 and are homeschooled. I completed my associates in business online June of 2009.

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Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Organized religion or God: 1 of 11

Organized religion or God? My heart jumped as I read this title because the truth is that both exist. As a believer it is not beyond me to tell others that I do not claim a religion. The reaction from this statement usually ends with me sweeping a chin up off the floor. For some reason people think that a religion need...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Accepting being middle-aged: 5 of 15

At forty four I guess I would be deemed as middle aged. While I was in denial all through my thirties because I felt like I was losing youth I have since discovered some things. I have discovered my own definition of old, old is when you can no longer enjoy life the way you once did, when you have to depend on others or thin...
Education > Education (Other) How can I teach while I'm a student myself?: 2 of 6

Being a student and teaching others is not that difficult. There are two different types of students in the world and everyone is one or the other, there is the student attending classes in some type of institution and those who are students of life. If you are the student attending some type of learning institution, time to...
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues The problems with nationalized health care: 14 of 37

Yesterday I had a discussion with some friends about the presidential election and National Health Care. I was surprised to learn that there are some individuals who do not know about Canada and their National Health Care system. I feel before anyone votes they should know something about this topic. I have heard about this ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Christian: 25 of 63

My belief in God comes from a variety of personal experiences I have had. While some may question if these experiences were truly God, I know beyond a shadow of doubt that they were. No science can explain away the various encounters I have had with my creator. I was raised Catholic, but even as a child knew something with t...
Education > Early Childhood Ed Tips for nurturing reading in young children: 8 of 18

Reading is an important skill and one which will be utilized the duration of a child's life. It is for this reason that both speaking and reading to a child from the time of birth is very important. While a baby can not articulate words at this point let alone the written word, parents are laying the foundation for the soon ...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Exercise to reduce stress: 9 of 20

Exercise can reduce stress, but part of relieving that stress means finding the form of exercise that you both enjoy and will benefit from. There are many things an individual can do in the way of exercise like taking a walk or bike ride. Some may prefer something a little more active which may involve others such as playing...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture What has God brought you through: 14 of 31

What has God brought me through? I think a better question would be what has God not brought me through? He has brought me through many trials and tribulations with each one impacting my life in a positive way. He was there for me during my youth when I needed him to give me strength. During a child's youth there are many hu...
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Junkyard Wars: 1 of 1

Junk Yard Wars in my opinion is a very unique show were individuals have to work together to create something. There are two teams which consist of approximately four people. Each individual plays an important role on the team such as leader, mechanic, welder, etc. The host of the show provides them with something to build w...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 121 of 228

The children of this generation are growing up surrounded by technology and television is just one more electronic device in their lives. While studies have shown the negative impact television can have on our children, I feel it is the responsibility of the adults in the lives of children to monitor what they watch. These a...