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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A shoulder to cry on: 1 of 134
You know you can call me at all times of the night with your problems;A reassuring phone call will provide you with the comfort you need.Let me listen as you pour out your heart to me;I won't judge, because you need compassion and not a lecture.Let the tears flow freely for I want to be there for you;Telling you I care and I ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Fairy tales: 2 of 175
PRINCE CHARMING'S REJECTSOnce upon a time there was a handsome prince named Prince Charming. All the stories make him out to be a wonderful man who met a bunch of beautiful women who he married. GET REAL. The guy was a jerk. He would find a woman, make love to her, tell her that they were going to be married, and then he woul... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Does one go to hell for suicide?: 1 of 46
There is no verse in the Bible that states that people who commit suicide go to Hell. If that were so, I would have read it many times. Once a person is a child of God, there is no way God can disinherit them. Suicide may be considered doing something only God should be allowed to do. But if there are mental conditions l... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) 10 things you can do in the library that will really annoy the other patrons: 2 of 90
The main problem with public libraries is the general public. When I was a child, going to the library was enjoyable. There were only a few TV stations I could receive and electronic games didn't exist yet. But things have changed over the decades and patrons at times don't show library etiquette. There are at least ten ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: What it means to be a man: 1 of 42
In order to be a real man, there are some rules that must be followed. Girly men may try to make people think they are real men. But often they are found out. So here are what I think sets men apart from women:(1) MEN PEE STANDING UPThe main difference between a men's toilet and a women's toilet are the urinals in men's toile... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Weird friends: 1 of 33
I have a friend who calls me up sometimes around 10 PM because he doesn't want to miss George Noory on the radio program "Coast-To-Coast." He has complained to me often about not enough coverage on UFOs and too much on silly things on the program. You could say he's a bit weird.Often, weird friends don't want to be considered... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How to prepare for the second coming of Christ and the rapture: 1 of 33
Are you ready for the Rapture? This used to be a question you heard in churches years ago. When the Israeli military won the Six-Days War in 1967, millions thought the Rapture was going to happen at any instant. With the election of Obama, someone that many people think will usher in the Rapture due to what he is doing or... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art What makes something great art: 1 of 31
There are various categories of great art. There is personal great art of the artist. There is contemporary greatness. And there is perpetual greatness. It is the same in all types of art. Sometimes an artist is fortunate enough to have a work be great in his own eyes or ears, in the eyes or ears of those around him, an... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Have Christians as a whole left behind the teachings of Christ?: 1 of 30
The teachings of Christ are very simple. Love others, serve others, reach the lost with the Gospel, and live a life pleasing to God. If you obey the commandments of God, you will be following the teachings of Christ. It is only as complicated as we want it to be.Christians are supposed to witness to others and try to lead the... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wild & free: 6 of 152
Let's rip off our clothes and run naked through the streets and tell the world I Don't Care.Let's trample the grass and roll down hills like we did when we were children.Let's embrace the day and not let go until long past sundown.May we stay forever young and not let reality interfere with our imaginations we have substitute... More..