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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Are you a practicing Christian?: 1 of 6
Being a Christian is believing that Jesus Christ is the son of God. It is believing the only way to get to the Father in heaven (God) is by believing in Jesus. It is believing that Jesus died on the cross for our sins and rose on the third day. It is believing that Jesus is now sitting at the right hand of the Father in heave... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Second-hand clothes, to buy or not to buy: 2 of 7
Second-hand clothes are a blessing in my house. I walk into Goodwill and other consignment stores proud. I do not just shop at Goodwill but consignment stores have a lot of good bargains as well. Consignment stores are picky about the donations they receive from the public. Goodwill will take any type of clothing it can be s... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues The price of arrogance: 3 of 9
What is arrogance? Arrogance is too much self importance and overbearing pride. It can be down right irritating and unpleasant to be around someone who has an arrogant spirit. People of arrogance think only and highly of themselves. As a result of arrogance they end up living lonely lives. There was a man named Bill who had a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Sin of lust: 1 of 3
The society we live in has become so desensitized to lust. Lust is everywhere we turn. It is in movies, television shows and music. It is also in advertisement. For example, I do not understand what a half naked woman has to do with buying nice tires. If a man buys a tire is the nice looking woman going to appear? The audienc... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Should public health be a priority to the governments of the world?: 3 of 8
The governments of the world should make health care a priority. The question I am about to say next may sound a little elementary but it is true that without healthy people in the world who would the government rule over? I mean really, why are so many people from other countries coming to the United States? One of the main ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun winter activities for parents and children: 6 of 15
Winter is magical! The winter time brings people together. The cool crisp breeze that feels like it is cutting through to the bones makes people want to stay inside longer. The anticipation of precipitation also known as the white stuff keeps people inside where they are safe. While inside enjoying the beautiful painting of s... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to exercise at home without getting bored: 2 of 4
Exercising can become boring especially doing the same routine every day. After a while the body does not feel the exercises because it is so used to doing them. The challenge is working out at home without getting bored because at home there is not as much equipment like there is at the gym. It is also hard to stay motivate... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities TV character analysis: John Locke, from Lost: 1 of 2
John Locke is a complicated man. He had a rough childhood going in and out of foster care. He later met his real mother and father but that was not necessarily a good thing. John Locke ends up giving his dad part of his liver and saved his life. What did his dad do in return? He pushed John Locke out of a window because he wa... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Christian celebrations: The wedding ceremony: 1 of 2
The Marriage is More Important Weddings in Christianity are to join together a man and a woman in holy matrimony. Holy means set apart for the worship of God, sacred, spiritually whole. Therefore the wedding is a ceremony performed so a man and woman become one with God in worship. The marriage itself is supposed to represent... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Did Jesus always know everything?: 6 of 9
Did Jesus always know everything? The first question that has to be answered is who is Jesus? People do not realize that God, Jesus and the Word are one. Jesus was God in the flesh. John 1:1 says in the Bible "In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God". The "Word" refers to the Bible. Now w... More..