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Religion & Spirituality > Heaven, Hell & Afterlife What happens after we die?: 2 of 53
The Word of God is not silent concerning what to expect when we die. There should be no mystery nor confusion regarding one's eternal fate, once having read and accepted God's Word as the final authority. It is only when the words of The Bible either go unread or are deemed unacceptable to the reader as Truth. Then, and only ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Should Christians celebrate Halloween: 3 of 32
Christians have about as much business celebrating Halloween as they do voting for a government official who would sanction the practice of abortion! Have we lost our minds? Halloween is not an innocent holiday merely meant for candy and costumes and play! It is a high holy day, - the most HIGH holy day of the occultists' yea... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Spanking law proposal: 1 of 10
Oh,please...GIVE ME A BREAK! The government is breathing down our backs enough already. Laws and regulations for everything under the universal sun. Oh, and you can be sure that with this new administration of bleeding hearts, we're going to have to contend with more than a few dozen Congressional "know-it-alls" trying to res... More..
Food & Drink > Dining & Restaurants (Other) Tips for improving restaurant service: 4 of 39
I want to be greeted with a smile, seated comfortably, informed about the specials of the day, then given time to think! I want a neat, clean, professional server to take my order and I want it brought to me before Tuesday of next week. I wish for it to come neither before nor, after my friend's meal. It must be hot, tastey... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to eat healthy: 2 of 15
Nutritionists recently performed a series of studies with a number of healthy Greeks, aged 80 to 100 years. They have concluded that the phenomenal longevity of these durable folk seems to be most likely due to the consumption of certain foods within the ever-popular Mediterranean diet. Additionally, the amounts of those food... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) Do expectations in marriage change over the years?: 5 of 37
Expectations in marriage change over the years in several significant ways, many of which are so subtle that most of us would hardly notice if we were not paying attention. You might be amazed at the way the two of you will alter your responses to various situations as the years go by. Consider for a moment, the following sc... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology How do I make my man love me: 3 of 22
You will never be able to FORCE your man to love you, but you can CAUSE him to love you! I'm about to appear somewhat blunt. Still, having been down this road myself, I assure you I am not insensitive. 1) Examine why you NEED his love so much, then address that internal need in the following ways... a) Look at your past rel... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Wedding: Choosing a date: 1 of 7
This is your wedding! Remember that! As soon as you begin trying to please everybody from his aunt Betsy to your best girlfriend from your college days, things will start to heat up! Of course, as much as you would adore having everyone on your wedding guest list in attendance, it's probably not going to happen. Especially, ... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How low self-esteem can damage your relationships: 4 of 24
Low self-esteem is more damaging to a man or, woman's relationships than most people realize... Issues resulting from low self-esteem can be as complex as a 'seemingly hypnotic' attraction to physical abuse or, as mundane as a simple refusal to accept a well-intentioned compliment. There are about as many reasons for the exi... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity The best things about growing old: 4 of 24
Well over a decade ago, everyone was calling the thirties, the 'new twenties'. Now, I hear that the forties are the 'new thirties'. If the fifties are NOT the 'new forties' then, I guess I will just have to be satisfied knowing that at least there is AARP! The best thing about growing older is most definitely the emergence o... More..