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Descartes responded to a major philosophical debate with the famous declaration: "I think, therefore I am." My declaration is "I (teach, dance, sing, write, love my wife and my family, worship God, and [yes] think). Therefore, I am. My nearly six decades have

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 It's 2012, decision time again: Did President Barack Obama live up to his great promise?: 1 of 39
There is a tide in the affairs of men.Which, taken at the flood, leads on to fortune;Omitted, all the voyage of their lifeIs bound in shallows and in miseries.On such a full sea are we now afloatJulius Caesar by W. ShakespeareIt's 2012, decision time again: Did President Barack Obama live up to his great promise?The great les... More..
Education > Homeschooling Making the decision to homeschool: What you should consider: 1 of 19
You are taking two weeks off from work. Should you drive, take a train, bus, or airplane? The question makes little sense unless you name a destination. The same applies to decisions regarding schooling. The first question should be: "What is the destination (goal) of my planning for my child's education?"Most parents would b... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Atheism & Agnosticism Why Atheism is wrong: 4 of 58
It is 1963. The setting is a boys' locker room where a group of 14-year olds are dressing for gym class. As they tie shoes and slam lockers, Timmy turns to Mike and proclaims with a voice of certainty and authority, "Your mother wears combat boots!"His pride wounded, Mike might respond in kind or escalate to violence, but if ... More..
Arts & Humanities > History (Other) How to prevent genocide: 1 of 10
"Raphael Lemkin, a lawyer and a Polish Jew, coined the word genocide in 1944."http://www.rossel.net/Holocaust15.htmThe very existence of the word "genocide" offers both a dreadful challenge and our greatest prospect of hope.One of the defining characteristics of human beings is our sense of loyalty and affection for "our own ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy How eliminating the grading system would improve education: 1 of 9
The popular alphabetic grading system should, itself, be graded specifically on its usefulness in helping students progress through their academic education. Particularly, the grading system should accurately indicate the effectiveness with which students are acquiring, retaining, transferring and applying knowledge.The first... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Churches & Organizations What does leadership really mean to a Christian: 1 of 7
To be a "Christian leader" sounds like an oxymoron. Christians are followers, obedient servants of God. In fact, overly ambitious leaders whose display of Christianity is marked with expensive homes, fancy cars, and extravagant lifestyles seem to fly in the face of the admonition to "walk humbly with God."True leadership star... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 12 of 66
The Bible is everywhere! One of the most popular series of children's books over the past century has been The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S Lewis. It features a lion in a story distinctly reminiscent of Jesus' recruitment of disciples, His teaching, His death, and His resurrection. As a matter of fact, there are overt referenc... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Money-saving tips for new parents: 8 of 22
Just call me Grandpa! My first grandchild, a bouncing, bubbly, belly-buttoned babe of 20 months heads up a new family generation that we expect to grow in numbers over the next few years. Of course, this brings back memories of raising three sons who are now successful adults and have been selected by three wonderful young la... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Spiritual insights gained from the ocean: 6 of 16
There is something deeply embedded in our humanity that compels us to seek meaning in life. A crisis may command all our attention for a time, but then we may spend years asking the question: "Why me?" Good fortune dropped in our laps may compel us to somber reflection on why we were blessed and others, by contrast, seem to... More..
Business > Sales How companies can increase sales: 2 of 5
The actress Mae West was credited with the famous line, "You know how to whistle don't you? Just put your lips together and blow!" Some things are so apparently simple that nothing further is needed. How do you increase sales? Just see more people who want to buy your product.For generations, sales training focused simply on ... More..