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Communication is of great interest to me. I took up Mass Communication in college and 10 years later, went on to pursue a Master's degree in Development Communication, since most of my work experience lies towards that direction. Then, somewhere, somehow,

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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife Can you get to heaven by being good?: 2 of 108

Based on the gospel of grace that the New Testament teaches, being good does not count if we want to get to heaven. Good works are unacceptable as a means to pay our way to the Kingdom of God, because if we can gain entry to heaven by our own good works, Christ died for nothing. If there was any other way by which fallen son...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Can working women be good mothers?: 1 of 47

Majority of mothers who work outside the home do so because of their desire to give their children and family a better life. That alone, is a trait of a good mother. It is unfair for people to think that working moms prioritize their careers over their families, or worse, that they do not care what becomes of their children ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Empty nest: Tips for coping with the first fledgling child from the nest: 1 of 31

Letting a child leave home for the first time is a major life event, a milestone if you like. It is usually characterized by much fear, tears and plain gut-wrenching pain. Even with more than one child, every parent is not spared this experience when the first fledgling child leaves the home. The best defense is offense so y...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Unexpected challenges of first-time parenting: 1 of 21

Unexpected Challenges of First-time Parenting First-time parents react differently to the arrival of the newest member of the family. Their reactions depend on a lot of factors, not least their readiness to take on the task of nurturing the little one. It is a huge responsibility and if wariness is the initial reaction, it i...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Childhood memories: 7 of 135

My childhood was not so special. I have a baby sister who was a lot prettier than I was, and two brothers. I was the eldest and being so, was expected to be more "grown-up" than my siblings. I did not get to play with them as most often than not, Mom and Dad would be at wok and I would be left to look after them instead, wit...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Holiday stories for children: 3 of 40

There was once a time when Christmas as we know it, almost did not arrive. It was the year when the act of a little boy, without his knowledge, had a powerful effect on this great tradition we know as the Season of Giving - Christmas. Tony is a bright, lovely boy of nine. He is a middle child, with an older sister and a baby...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Anything is possible: 16 of 183

Anything is Possible Nothing is too difficult God promised me that He parted the sea He flooded the earth Then set a rainbow in the sky. He designs snowflakes Each unique and intricate Paints sunsets at a whim Then summons the night again To give us all respite. I bring my burdens at His feet I know they are not too big For ...
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas & Advice Recovering from cheating: The minefield on the battleground of love: 1 of 9

So, is there hope after a breach of trust? There are people who are naturally forgiving, lenient and understanding. They make the perfect half of a relationship whether it be romance or simply friendship. These kind souls are quick to open themselves to an erring partner or friend again, and again, and again. I dare say that...
Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Longing: 13 of 75

Hello, it's been such a long, long time I gaze upon that familiar face, And see the sparkle in your eyes Arousing this longing in my heart. Hello, how's life treating you these days I hope your dreams have all come true, You left to follow them and find yourself Hid my pain with a smile and a wave. Chorus I can't begin to te...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How far should you push your children to succeed?: 25 of 144

Success is very relative. What may be "success" for one person is merely mediocre performance to someone with very high standards. Therefore, it is important for parents to be wary of ramming their own notion of "success" down their children's throats. While the whole family have very similar genetic make up, children are st...