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I am a pastor and freelance writer for a national and international publication. I am enjoying life as a grandpa.

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice How to apologize to a good friend: 1 of 17
Apologizing to anyone is difficult. When the apology has to be given to a good friend, it is worse. The risk that the friendship could sustain further damage from a botched apology looms large. The level of guilt from whatever caused the need to apologize to a good friend adds another layer of difficulty. Following these 5 ti... More..
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry How to write an effective short love poem: 1 of 17
How can I win her or his heart? Let me count the ways. This one worked for Browning, but it has been a little overused ever since. To write a truly effective poem, a person needs some remedial understanding of poetry. Without becoming to bogged down in the mechanics, a couple of quick reminders will serve to get most love sic... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Guide to setting up a freshwater fish tank: 1 of 17
Unless you want to spend the next three months buying new fish every few days, get a book and read up on fish and fish tanks. Without good filters, pure water, and a good water treatment to prevent "ich" and other maladies, you are wasting time and money. Here are a few pointers on how to get started.Start with a smaller tank... More..
Education > College Courses & Majors Deciding if a degree in education is right for you: 1 of 17
Choosing any direction for a degree must be made with the end result in mind. Every career choice is better if you prepare with success in mind. Success means different things to every professional. Some may enter it because they love the field. Others choose their field as a way to financial gains. While another person may h... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Reasons why husbands should do housework: 3 of 50
Clean houses are usually safer and healthier places to live than dirty ones. For husbands who choose not to help around the house, neither of these options are likely to be in his future. Wives more and more are becoming fed up with husbands who think that their responsibilities begin and end at the front door. When this frus... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Sports Archives 2007 Super Bowl predictions: 4 of 66
Coming into Super Bowl weekend, the debates are heating up. Can Manning prevail again? Is this the Bears year of destiny? Such questions fill the conversations near the coffee machines at most companies around the nation.My predictions this year cover more than the game. The Super Bowl is much more than the game. It is a nati... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to profit from a recession: 1 of 16
A recession is just a time when the business cycle takes a break. These occur about every 6 to 10 years. In theory, people should never be wiped out by a recession. In fact, if you have the ability to not lose your head when the economy goes south, you may even be able to put some money into your pocket.Recessions do not have... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Falling in love with a married man: 3 of 46
As a married man, I am not sure that I want a woman other than my wife to fall in love with me. Most men that I know really are not interested in finding a loving partner. They are interested in things that are a little more primal than love. In fact, many men do not want the baggage that comes attached to an affair that has ... More..
Education > College Life How to choose a college major: 2 of 30
Although most students leave high school with a career goal in mind, the road that leads to the choice of major in college ending in a degree in that field is not always so clear. Because college is usually a one-way trip, the final decision of which major to choose is big. It requires some soul searching coupled with the app... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues A look at childhood obesity statistics in the US: 2 of 30
Childhood and adolescent obesity is on the rise. While the raw numbers are not yet overwhelming, the percent of obese children has doubled in the past two decades. Approximately 10% of children under 8 are overweight. Of those over 8 but less than 19, the percent rises to 15%. The statistics alone do not give a full portrayal... More..