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People that practice sin die and go to Hell. This includes Liars, Thieves, Homosexuals, and Adulterers. For a more detailed list, refer to the Bible.

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Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Who's to blame and who can help African-American students succeed: 4 of 21
Which way to point the finger of blame? Could it be my fault, your fault ... society? What makes the circumstances any different, whether it's a white child or a black child? Why must we perpetuate racism by holding up one as a success, and the other as a failure?I don't think it's that difficult of a question, it's just a ma... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Bonding: Women and babies: 2 of 10
Most of us have seen the eyes of a baby light up at the sound of it's mother's voice. Even if happily in the arms of papa, the mere whisper from mom will stop the show. And why shouldn't that be the case? The first nine months of existence are spent closer than humanly possible, every movement is done as one.There is an unspo... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping What to do during a lightning storm: 2 of 10
If you have ever been close to ground zero of a lightening strike, you will NEVER forget it. As a child, I saw lightening strike a tree harboring six cows and two calves..none survived. Lightening is unpredictable and deadly, and should always be taken seriously. Whenever possible, always stay inside a building or an automobi... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Where to put birdhouses for purple martins: 1 of 5
As a child I remember going to a favorite uncle's house and being fascinated with a group of gourds suspended from a pole high in the air. In these gourds were dozens of little fast moving birds, always out catching bugs on the wing. I didn't know what they were, but I thought they were pretty cool. They were purple martins.T... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Where to put birdhouses for bluebirds: 1 of 5
Bluebirds are wonderful little creatures, and a pure joy to have around. The Eastern Bluebird is the common variety in my neck of the woods, and I try to accommodate them the best I can. Feeding them is important, but in order to entice them to hang around, they need dwellings.Gourds make good bird houses for bluebirds, if yo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays How to honor but not indulge your child on his/her birthday: 7 of 34
I'm afraid the birthday train is out of control. Kids are becoming more and more expectant of multiple, and expensive gifts, and big parties.Birthdays used to be fairly simple affairs, with a cake, family and a few friends, and a few gifts. Those days are gone, but they don't have to be. We need to start dialing it back down ... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Can perfect pitch be taught or is it an innate talent?: 4 of 19
Perfect pitch is one of the most misunderstood terms in the world of music. The term should be changed to "pretty close pitch" or "really good pitch". Perfect pitch just doesn't exist in the voice-box of human man.You can take almost any singer with a shred of talent, and improve their abilities with voice lessons. However yo... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Driver safety: Prevent road rage: 14 of 66
Road rage incidents are becoming far too common for a so called civilized society. The lack of respect for others, and the lack of self-discipline is astonishing. Seemingly small infractions are driving some to commit verbal, and even physical assault on other drivers. Some are losing total control, and the end result is deat... More..
Entertainment > Music Education How to write a song: 7 of 33
Most people like music, and that creates a never ending demand for new songs. While we can't all be professional songwriters, we can write for our own enjoyment. I decided that I wanted to be a songwriter back in the mid-80's, and moved to Nashville. The first thing I learned was that I wasn't a songwriter! At least I wasn't ... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Why you should learn a musical instrument: 7 of 32
Man was created to make music. We have built-in rhythms and melodies in our hearts. It's only natural that we seek out ways to express those melodies. That's where musical instruments come in ... I can only imagine the joy the first musicians must have felt!I started learning my first instrument when I was seven years old. My... More..