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Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations Should Christians celebrate Christmas?: 2 of 82
Absolutely yes. The only reason I can see for not celebrating Christmas is if you believe in a vengeful and wrathful God, the God created by people who needed to make their God more powerful, Jealous and vengeful in order to out do the Gods of the Romans and Egyptians. I personally know God is all loving and could never and w... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God What is your understanding of God?: 9 of 118
My understanding of God came late in life and I realize that the timing is what it needed to be for me and is different for everyone. I don't think we can ever have a true understanding of God until we realize that we are in charge of our selves and nothing more. I had to come to the realization that I had and have absolutely... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day celebrations for single moms: 1 of 11
Single mom seemed to be the theme of my daughters life for many years for a variety of reasons but she endured. When a mom is married it is usually Dad who plans the mothers day celebration and the kids fall into line but when you are a single mom you sometimes get left out. It is up to others including your own mother to hel... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Is God responsible for the good and the bad?: 7 of 42

God is our Heavenly Creator and he/she gave us free will, which means we are responsible for the good and the bad. We decide to do harm or not, we decide to be mean spirited or not.If God were responsible for the good and the bad then we would have control over our surroundings and could blame everything on him/her. As it sta... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium Write a 60-second radio spot for Helium: 7 of 42
Daughter standing in the hall at her college calling Mom on her cell phone to tell her about Helium.com Hi Mom. Sorry I got your voice mail, I'm in between classes and I have something so exciting to share with you I can hardly contain myself. A friend of mine told me about this place on the Internet where you can write about... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders Tips on getting over a fear of the dark: 1 of 5
For many years I was afraid of the dark even as an adult. I remember thinking how when I became an adult all of those night monsters and boogie men would just vanish. I quickly realized that was not true but I also realized that I was actually causing all of my own fears. When I became a Gnostic Christian and began to researc... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments Are weight loss camps appropriate for children under 10?: 1 of 5
I have really enjoyed watching some of the fat camp episodes on the discovery and health channels. I have not seen or heard of one camper who didn't benefit from being with others who had the same goal. Even when there is a sabotage amongst them selling candy bars or junk food, the craving is stifled by other campers who are ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Holy Rollers: 4 of 18
I embrace all peoples with the knowledge and understanding that each and every person whose path I cross or crosses mine is here to teach me something. For example I am not a Jehovah's witness but have never forbid them from my home nor the opportunity to tell me their story. Tolerance for me comes by way of understanding tha... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: God: 5 of 22
Dear God, I have been a dutiful pupil, a loving and devoted child and a teacher as directed. Why then do I feel so deeply hurt when sharing with others who and what you are? When will the world be ready to know you as you are? When will people stop killing each other in your name? When will your love for all creatures be resp... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for grandma from $10 to $25: 3 of 11
Being a grandma myself and having a body that has survived nearly all the tests of time I know what joint pain is for sure. Every year I make rice bags for all of my family members, however these are perfect gifts for grandma.I go out to one of the dollar stores or local discount stores after Christmas and buy several pairs o... More..