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My writing encompasses several areas of interest in my life. I frequently write about a variety of topics including Christianity, parenting and self awareness, as well as a few other topics of interest. I use my lay research and life experience as a guide

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Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms What do you believe?: 3 of 64
I am one in a million, well not a million really, more like one in a quadrillion. I don't say that as a boast, but as a simple fact that I believe I am the only ME ever created by a loving God who made me and every other individual ever born, ever to be born. Uniquely and individually, with a purpose for each creation. I was... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Understanding why there is suffering in the world: 3 of 54
"To everything there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven" so says Ecclesiastes chapter three verse one. As a believer in God, I also believe that statement to be true, but at times it is hard for me to understand that even the trials have a purpose. The sadness that we feel at times seems to overw... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian perspectives on the end of the world: 2 of 28
I have been hearing a lot lately about the state of our country and conjecture that we must be living in end times since so much biblical prophecy is 'coming to pass'. This got me to thinking about whether or not we are living in end times. I went to the word to find out. Yes. I do believe we are living in end times, but gues... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Should the Christian church teach that homosexuality is wrong: 3 of 38
I am a Christian. I was baptized when I was seven years old and grew up in the Christian church. I believe that the Bible is a holy book - the divine, inspired word of God. I have a wonderful, growing relationship with God and my savior, Jesus Christ. I also reject the church's stance on homosexuality. I am somewhat trepidati... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture On defining a true Christian: 5 of 37
What makes a person a true Christian? Good question. Let's get the boring part over with as we first examine the words true and Christian. Christian means - a follower of Jesus Christ. The word true means real or consistent with. If you are a believer in Jesus Christ, then you are, by definition, a Christian. I don't personal... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to find contentment in your life: 1 of 7
As a Christian, I often wonder about life; are we truly meant to live contentedly here on this earth? It seems impossible that we will ever get to a point of absolute contentment - there is just too much turmoil here to find the ultimate sweet spot of happiness that we long for. Even here in America, supposedly the greatest p... More..
Education > Education (Other) Back to school shopping tips: 1 of 5
School Supply shopping is not for the weak that is for sure. It is expensive and often times frustrating. As a veteran back to school mom, I thought I would pass along some of my money/time saving tips to newbie moms. A lot of PTAs and other parent groups will sell prepackaged schools supplies and this is a great time saver ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Listening to God: 10 of 47
I really love the thought of the stillness speaking to me, well, not the stillness itself speaking to me exactly, but being able to listen to God's voice in the stillness. Psalm 46:10 says 'Be still and know that I am God'. As a Christian, I need to use my still and quiet time to listen to God and understand that He is in con... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religious Speculations & Criticisms Pushing your religion on others: 15 of 70
Pushing your religion on others What is our job as Christians? Are we supposed to try to convert everyone we meet? What does being salt and light in the world mean? These are some serious questions that I have pondered as I evaluate the difference between evangelizing and pushing my Christian religion on others. It seems to ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Radical love from the Christian viewpoint: 2 of 9
Radical love from the Christian viewpoint In my view, as a Christian, there is no love more radical than the love of Jesus. Jesus showed many forms of love during his time here on earth - chief among them were sacrificial love, agape (unconditional) love, brotherly love, and yes sometimes-tough love. By most standards, Jesus ... More..