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Anna M. Aquino was born and raised in the heart of Ohio. She received a BA from The Ohio State University. Her husband and two children now call central Florida home. She is the author of many works including: eight books, four screenplays, two children's

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Christian: 3 of 37

I'll trade you two fake smiles for a pretentious, "I'm praying for you." While Jesus was on the earth he spoke a lot about hypocrites. Similar to hypocrites there is a mindset that as penetrated the church at large. It's what I call "fake Christians." These are ones who pretend they have your back. They'll smile at you and b...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Your personal relationship with God: 4 of 26

You make sense to God! I remember years ago I had a habit of asking people in conversation if that makes sense to them. I was in prayer talking to the Lord, and I asked Him If that made sense to Him. To which I vividly remember feeling him chuckle and reply, Anna, I created your mind. Of course you make sense to me. I have n...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Christian views on gossip: 3 of 15

God gave me a revelation many years ago about the spirit of Balaam. I've written it on a paper and keep it in my Bible. Recently I began contemplating some things I've been noticing, and I thought I'd send a quick teaching blog out about it. Please note that what I'm getting isn't just for my church. I believe the spirit of ...
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Shopping for troublesome clothing items: Swimwear: 1 of 4

It's that time of the year again. Excuse me while I cue the sound of the Jaws theme song. It's bathing suit season! AHHHH! The kids are bugging you to drive to the beach. They remind you every weekend, "Can we go? Can we go?" You're smiling on the outside but inside your dreading that fateful trip. The sun is shining and all...
Religion & Spirituality > Christianity (Other) Personal prophecy within the church: What is it and how do you achieve it: 1 of 4

The prophetic voice in the church has been silenced for far too long. I know that many call the use of the gifts of the Spirit within the modern Christian church a controversy but I don't understand why. Are we reading the same Bible? Jesus personally prophesied while He was here on the earth. When he was talking to the woma...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Overcoming fear of change: 9 of 23

Is Your Land Feeling Dry? Twice in the Bible God parts the waters before the Israelites. Once is in Exodus 13 when the Egyptians are chasing the Israelites so God parts the Red Sea, and in Deuteronomy 3 when he parts the Jordan river in order for the Israelites to go into the promise land. In both accounts the people of Isra...
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History Is the emotional impact of 9/11 as strong now as it was seven years ago?: 9 of 22

Last week I was waiting to get my daughter from school when I heard a parent on the other side of the walk way talking on his cell phone. It's not an uncommon scene and I proceeded to try to ignore what he was saying. Suddenly I heard him laugh and say, "You're going down like the twin towers." I was furious with him. I had ...
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Think switching your home insurance company is complicated? Think again: 5 of 9

Three cheers for homeowner's insurance! When my husband and I purchased our second home I remember calling around to every insurance company I could find to ask for a homeowner's insurance quote. I had never really looked at the ins and outs of homeowner's insurance before that time. I didn't know what I was looking for, but...
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Grudges: Do we grow out of them?: 8 of 12

Do I offend you? My dear late grandmother used to always say, "Don't expect intelligent answers out of unintelligent people." There have been many times in life I've heard her quote that, and often months now after she's left this earth to go home to be with Jesus I can still hear her say it. I've taken that to another level...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Defining Christian faith: 49 of 69

Excuse me but your boat is rocking I have tried in writing these blogs to be very open about my own shortcomings and this blog will be no different. Most of you know that these last ten years of my life have been ones of endurance and trusting in the Lord. That no matter what the circumstances I have continued to press throu...