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I lived the first half of my adult life searching for meaning. After years of chaos and searching I found the woman that pointed me in the right direction. She has given me two wonderful children and we are expecting another one. My life has been blessed with

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Time: 4 of 759
Time; Oh how he chases me,Wants me to live more rapidly,Wallow in his misery.Trying to make me history.He chases me down a one-way path,His motivation fed by wrath.Unrelenting to the death,the power to spend is all he hath.If I could elude him for a spellGet out of his suffocating cell,Not for long, just until;I catch my brea... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to fight rising gas prices: 1 of 25
We all have received the forwarded emails, telling us how to combat the oil companies greed. There have been numerous theories as to how these ploys will work. They don't work, because no matter when we buy gas, or who we buy it from, we are still consuming gas.The only way to fight rising gas prices is to quit using so much.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Can science prove the existence of God?: 3 of 61
It is interesting to me that science was created to get a better understanding of God. As man began to figure things out scientifically, through his arrogance, he distanced himself from God. Man thought he no longer had a need for God, because he was smart enough to determine the age of a rock, space discovery, cures for dise... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Remember those who care: 1 of 20
Have you seen your Mom today?Have you talked to your Dad?Brothers or Sisters heard you say,Of the good times you've hadWhat about your husband?Maybe it's your wife,Daughter or your sonDo they know where they fit in your life?Do you remember the goodOr reflect on the bad?Have you done all that you could?Or would you be sad?You... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ethics Truth, fact or opinion: The importance of truth: 1 of 14
Have you ever made a statement or asserted a position, only to immediately know that you didn't really know enough about the issue to reinforce your position to someone disagreeing with you? We all have opinions based upon our experiences and the way we were raised. How many of us know enough about why we believe the way we... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Contemplating the existence of God: 13 of 174
Have you ever known someone who came back from a visit to the Grand Canyon and expressed it was a waste of time? What about friends that have seen Niagara Falls, they tell you it was awful?Genesis tells us that God created the world and it was good. It also tells us that God made man in "his" image. Anything that God sees as ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Reflections: 27 of 242
Son of mineI was therewhen you were born;Oh, the joythat glorious morn.When you arrived,I walked on air,Time stood still,while I was there.I think aboutthat wonderful day.It changed my life;A wonderful way.I want to returnto you the joy,you've given me;My baby boy!And so I prayto God above,That you willknow and feel my love. More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Why the USA is the world's biggest waste producer: 1 of 7
In America, we have grown accustomed to getting the things we want. The United States is the biggest consumer group in the world. We are also the biggest group of waste producers. Although it is true that with technology, we are the most efficient; we also take for granted that the things we want will always be available.With... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration Views on illegal immigration in the US: 33 of 212
For just a second, let's look at immigration on a micro-scale. Imagine yourself put into a position where your sister and brother-in-law are down on their luck and need a place to stay. You know that their three kids have needs and it will put a strain on your own two children, and their needs, but you do the right thing and ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Comparative Religion Differences between the major religions: 4 of 23
HumilityA little bit about me. When I was a teenager growing up, the church that my dad and mom chose for us to attend, stressed humility. They stressed it in a way that in order to have salvation you had to be humble, (which I agree with). But their references to humility confused me. They implied that a humble man put himse... More..