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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How to prepare for the second coming of Christ and the rapture: 1 of 33
How to prepare for the second coming of Christ and the rapture is described in many places throughout the New Testament. Jesus discussed all of the End Times events with the disciples in Matt. 24, Mark 13, and Luke 21. Preparing for the rapture is what all Christians should be doing as we will be coming back with him on the s... More..
Education > Education (Other) Determining if you learn from your mistakes: 1 of 30
When we deny responsibility for our own actions, always finding someone other than ourselves to blame, we're not learning from our mistakes because in our mind, we're not making any. When we're late for work, hurrying to the car, dreading that look we know we're going to get from our boss and coworkers, do we blame the clock ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values America is losing its moral values: 1 of 30
America is losing its moral values at an alarming rate. There was a time, not too long ago, when most young Americans had a common goal, which was to get a good job, own a home and raise a family. That was considered happiness. But people knew what they could afford and stayed within their means. Children were taught to respe... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Explain the verse "Be transformed by the renewing of your mind": 1 of 30
The hope of every born again believer is to be transformed into the image of Christ. (Gal.4:19) In order to be transformed, we must renew our mind by the constant bathing of the word of God which has power unto salvation. "...our gospel came to you not simply with words, but also with power." (1Thess. 1:5) We are not to confo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: True dog hero stories: 3 of 89
We've all heard stories about dogs rescuing people, but I was blown away by the heroic deeds of this incredibly brave canine. I hadn't known Agnes for very long. We met at work and got into a regular routine of having lunch once a week at a local diner. About half way through dessert, I told her I was thinking of getting a do... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian perspectives on the end of the world: 1 of 29
It is the Lord's will that the message of the End of the world be announced to all people so they have a chance to come to him before it's too late. A number of Christians have avoided the subject of the End Times for years, but it is getting close and people must be told so they have a chance to call on the name of the Lord ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Predicting the end of the world from global warming: 1 of 29
Predicting the end of the world from global warming may not be as outlandish as it sounds. Many experts believe that global warming is part of a natural earth cycle associated with a galactic event which is taking place in the universe. The sun and planets are lining up with the center of the milky way. This alignment should ... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Green beans with bacon: 1 of 28
Green beans are certainly one of the most popular vegetables and serve as a great side with any main course. Fresh-picked green beans are preferred, but when bacon is added, it can make even canned or frozen green beans the best part of the meal. There's really no wrong way to prepare green beans. They are so versatile that y... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Happiest moments in life: 1 of 27
Many of the happiest moments in life are very brief and often soon forgotten. There are several times in a person's life when they experience contentment, but I'm talking about the feeling of true happiness; that overall happy feeling that we wish would last forever. Those moments of course vary from one person to another. Ne... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Cuisine as community: How food practices influence how we relate to one another: 1 of 27
The tradition of breaking bread with family and friends is still very much alive and thriving among all cultures. Families don't gather around the dinner table in the evenings as often as they did years ago, nevertheless, sharing a meal is the most comfortable social setting in which people interact with each other in a relax... More..