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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Christian understanding of suffering: 1 of 104
If God is a God of love, then why does he allow suffering? That is a question that is asked by believers and unbelievers alike. But I think that I would be right in guessing that it is more easily answered by those who are on the "God side" of faith. Why is that? Because once you come to know God, you begin to understand t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How people hear God's voice: 1 of 35
We often hear people say "God spoke to me and said...". What do they mean? How do we hear God's voice?The Bible says, "God is a Spirit: and they that worship him must worship him in spirit and in truth". "John 4:24. So, how can we hear the voice of a spirit? Is it possible? Yes, it is possible. But how? And when? Do we h... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: A hayride: 1 of 32
One of the activities that the youth in our church most looked forward to was the fall hayride. The hot summer evenings were replaced by a slight chill in the fall air. Each year Mr. Thomas, a farmer in our congregation, would donate a hay wagon stacked full with fresh square bails of hay for the youth's hayride. We would rid... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The country club: 1 of 16
My son Jordon was born with Down Syndrome. He was the youngest of our three boys. We knew that he had down syndrome even before he was born. But we could not bring ourselves to abort this child that God had given life to. We knew that God had a special plan for Jordon.We tried to prepare our children for Jordon's arrival. Our... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Teaching your dog to come when called: 3 of 42
Teaching a dog to come when called is vitally important. When the dog is approaching traffic or other dangerous situations, he should respond immediately to your call and "come".But how do you go about teaching a dog this skill? It is really not that hard. Dogs love rewards. So, by using the reward system you can easily teach... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The enjoyment of yard sales: 1 of 12
It is Saturday morning. What could possibly motivate you to quietly crawl out of bed at 6:30 a.m.? Absolutely nothing - except a Yard Sale!The night before, You tell your husband, "I plan to go check out a few yard sales tomorrow morning."He replies, "Oh yeah?""Yeah", you reply."I guess that means I should not plan to take th... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to adopt a pet: 2 of 23
Anatole France said that "until one has loved an animal, a part of one's soul remains unawakened." Animals truly make a house a home. But when you make the decision to adopt an animal, how do you go about the process?One of the best places to start is your local animal shelter. Many of the animals in animal shelters are there... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Buying my first house: 3 of 34
It was love at first site. The little white wood framed 60's style house was located only blocks from where I worked. The lovely green grass was manicured perfectly and the pecan trees in the yard shaded the yard beautifully. There was an empty lot on one side of the property and on the other side was a house that looked like... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) How to know if you're a christian: 5 of 52
Even people who have grown up in a Christian culture often struggle with the question, "How can I know that I'm a Christian?" They may be convinced that Jesus is the only way to God, but how do they know that they are on that path? Many Evangelicals do not have a clear understanding of how to lead a person to assurance of th... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Beyond the trees: 6 of 62
I grew up in the rain forests of Africa surrounded by lush greenery, the sound of African Grays, and streams that run through the valleys. Our small village of mud and stick huts was built up on a ridge. We were constantly clearing forests to plant gardens, and hacking back the undergrowth that threatened to invade our yards.... More..