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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 > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Understanding why there is suffering in the world: 3 of 45

"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 over...
Education > Education (Other) How to be an effective advocate for your child at school: 2 of 22

This article's focus is advocating for our children in a school setting, but the advice can carry over into other arenas as well. Navigating our way through the maze of public school bureaucracy can be a daunting task. Every parent worth his salt wants what is best for his child. What is best for a child, and what a child wa...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization How to find contentment in your life: 1 of 10

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 ...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture On defining a true Christian: 5 of 30

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 persona...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Should the Christian church teach that homosexuality is wrong: 8 of 34

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 trepidat...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Listening to God: 9 of 38

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 co...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Radical love from the Christian viewpoint: 2 of 7

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...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian perspectives on the end of the world: 7 of 24

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 gue...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Have you ever fallen in front of a person and what was your reaction?: 46 of 121

Have you ever fallen in front of a person and what was your reaction? This isn't just a story about tripping and falling. The story goes far deeper than that. The fall itself is more of a metaphor for my life with my kids. Try as I may to make life fun for them, somehow I always end up falling just a little short of my goal....
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Pushing your religion on others: 20 of 51

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 ...