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I am a pastor and a teacher from Miami, Fl. I currently reside in Missouri with my beautiful and intelligent wife, and my adorable little girls. I am still adjusting to the culture shock I experienced during my transition from Miami to Missouri. About the

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to cope with your teen's refusal to go to college: 2 of 22
If your teen refuses to go to college you have several options. Remember, you are not alone. Many teens see no correlation between school and the real world. School is irrelevant to them, and they see no value in it. Until, now it has had no immediate impact on their lives. *College is more important today than ever. Today's ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Commentary Common dating rules for Christian teens: 4 of 18
Dating is a very delicate topic in Christian circles. Many Christians have strong opinions on the subject. Some say that dating is wrong; they believe that Christians shouldn't date. Others believe that dating is good, and that it is healthy for a Christian to date. If you decide to date, be careful, relationships are tricky ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Parenting teens : How to cope with your teen's addiction to pornography: 3 of 10
Addiction destroys lives. Pornography addiction is especially devastating. If your teenager is addicted to pornography please remember you are not alone. It's the easiest addiction to feed and it's the easiest to hide. You can help your teen if you are honest with them, and help them bring things to light. 1. Keep your eyes o... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates First date: Fun questions to ask a guy: 8 of 26
Getting a guy to talk can be painful. Guys don't like to talk. They like quiet. Here's a list of questions to ask on your first date. You will be guaranteed a "relationship win" by asking any three of these. 1. What's your Facebook password? Guys like to share personal information, and they want you on their Facebook. They wa... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Questions to ask on a first date: 10 of 30
Getting a guy to talk can be painful. Guys don't like to talk. They like quiet. Here's a list of questions to ask on your first date. You will be guaranteed a "relationship win" by asking any three of these. 1. What's your Facebook password? Guys like to share personal information, and they want you on their Facebook. They wa... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards What you should know about credit card costs: 4 of 11
It's important to manage your credit cards wisely by having a good payment history and by practicing polite persistence. Payment History Have a good payment history. Nothing is more important then paying your bills on time. It gives you a lot of leverage with credit card companies. Don't ever miss your due date. Credit card c... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to organize a winter honeymoon: 4 of 7
Start Early. You can never start too early when planning a honeymoon. If you spend the money early, you won't sell yourself short later. The best deals are found 6-12 months before most trip dates. Figure out what you want. This is your trip. Do what you want to do. Do you want to retreat to the tropics in another Hemisphere... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates First date: Random questions to ask a guy: 4 of 6
Getting a guy to talk can be painful. Guys don't like to talk. They like quiet. Here's a list of questions to ask on your first date. You will be guaranteed a "relationship win" by asking any three of these. 1. What's your Facebook password? Guys like to share personal information, and they want you on their Facebook. They wa... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards How to avoid credit card late fees: 3 of 3
Getting credit card fees waived is easy if you have a good payment history and practice polite persistence. Payment History Have a good payment history. Nothing is more important then paying your bills on time. It gives you a lot of leverage with credit card companies. Don't ever miss your due date. Credit card companies love... More..