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I'm Nichola. Love to write about all things spiritual and artistic. I'm a wife to David, mum to Emily, teacher of children, assistant pastor of Word of Faith church and friend to many.

I've been a primary school teacher for 13 years and have a passion to

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Childhood memories: 2 of 308
I'm a child of the 70's, born and bred in Belfast in the height of the 'Troubles'. My mum and dad met when they were very young - mum got pregnant, dad got shot. Shocking, I know - and it happened two weeks before I was born. As a result, dad has been in a wheelchair, paralysed from the waist down ever since. Now , there's... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Does attending church matter?: 1 of 47
God says in 2 Corinthians chapter 6. "I will be a father to you and you shall be sons and daughters to me, says the Lord almighty" (verse 18). You know what that means? If He's our father, we are His sons and daughters. What does that make us to each other? Brothers and sisters (now stay with me, I hate the way this term has ... More..
Health & Fitness > Eating Disorders Eating disorders: Beyond Anorexia and Bulimia: 2 of 9
I grew up having a great relationship with food - I loved it! I was a skinny child (fag - pronounced 'feg' - legs was my nickname, as my legs were so thin) and could eat whatever I wanted. I was very tall (ha! still am!) and had more issues with my height than my weight. I always wanted to be smaller and blend in more. When ... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Classes that could help kids beyond simple academics: 6 of 22
I asked my class (ageed 7 -8), if they could ask God one question, what would it be? Here are a selection of the questions they would ask...*Why can't I be God?*When I get hurt can you heal it fast?*Why did Jesus have to die for us? (I didn't want him to have to die)*Why are bugs small?*What's it like in heaven?*Are you smar... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Help (Other) Tips on how to boost your attitude: 8 of 25
"Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experiences of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired, and success achieved."- Helen Keller" "Good character is more to be praised than outstanding talent. Most talents are to some extent a gift. Good character, by con... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Gratitude and thanks: Discovering those elements to be thankful for: 11 of 27
At the moment I've an underarm abscess - battled with this a few years back and had to go to hospital to have it cut open (it was excruciating!). Fortunately, I think I've caught this one early enough for the antibiotics to wipe it out. Anyway, my motion is pretty limited with my arm and it's driving me up the wall (I need to... More..