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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture On defining a true Christian: 2 of 37
There is no such thing as a "true" Christian. Either you are Christian (following Christ) or you are not. Simple as that. The term Christian was once a name we Christ-followers were rudely called. And, just like any other name-calling trend, there have to be factors leading one to call another by such a name. So the question ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Reflections: Virginia Tech school shooting: 9 of 106
My brother is a VT alumnus with a degree in Engineering. A close cousin of mine plans to graduate in May with a Master's in Engineering. Thank God I can say today that he will still be graduating this May. Only God knows why many others cannot now say the same of their loved ones.I was in the midst of wedding planning, when a... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Seasonal celebrations: 5 of 49
The Night Before ThanksgivingTwas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the houseevery creature was stirring-even a mouse!The welcome mat was laid out by the door with much carein anticipation of all the family, who soon would be there.The children were nestled all snug in their bedswhile visions of cherry pies dance... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Christian: 8 of 58
Going Up?He stood outside the elevator, waiting for it to take him down and out and away. He was ready to get away from the smell of death.Michael Alan Judd is his full name. His grandmother, who raised him after the death of his parents when he was twelve, called him Mikey from the moment he was born. But when Mikey's parent... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Government & Policies Should smoking be allowed in public places?: 60 of 363
Smoking should not be allowed in public places, because public places should be open to all members of the public, providing there are no age-limit restrictions. If smoking is allowed, the result is discrimination at the very least, however unintentional it may be.For example, a private hotel owner who owns a "public" establi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Best time of year to have a wedding: 1 of 6
The best time for a wedding is a date that means something to both of you.My love proposed on New Year's Eve and I accepted on New Year's Day. Don't worry, I wasn't hesitating. He was just taking his own sweet time whispering love words in my ear.The first date we picked was July 14, also known as 7-14-07. I chose the day for... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet sitter or boarding kennel: Who should care for your pet while you're away?: 10 of 49
Anyone with a pet should have a pet sitter, just as anyone with kids should have a babysitter's number on speed dial. But you can't just call up any old pet sitter from the yellow pages. The perfect pet sitter would be a trusted family member, while a good friend or well-known coworker with pets would do in a pinch. But, it's... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust How to make your partner love you again: 4 of 19
Perhaps the two classes I taught last semester were unique, but it seems to me that the prevalence of divorce among the parents of today's college freshmen is appalling. And yet, most people don't talk about it for fear of offending divorced family members or friends, or perhaps out of the fear that someday they too will be f... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Should one's faith influence a citizen's vote?: 82 of 307
The decisions of a person with faith in God should always be influenced by the wisdom it provides, especially voting on whose in charge of making decisions for entire communities like the United States of America.Faith-based voting isn't like voting for your party, Republican or Democrat. It doesn't mean one denomination can'... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies The effectiveness of using writing as punishment: 2 of 7
Writing as a punishment gives "sentencing" a whole new meaning, but I think it's a method that has plenty of excellent possibilities.If you go to bed thinking of bunnies, chances are you'll dream of them. And if you spend an hour or more repeatedly writing an instruction, chances are you'll remember it for quite awhile. A you... More..