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Writer of theological and philosophical literature.
BA English, MA coursework Theology/Philosophy.

I am a disabled freelance writer and market researcher.
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Education > Financing College Best ways to finance your college tuition: 11 of 13
Financing your education begins before the acceptance letter arrives. The first place to start is by filling out the FAF form for college aid. This should be done early in the year so the college or university has plenty of time to receive the information from the government. This form is essential in determining your qualif... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Speculations & Criticisms Why questioning is essential to faith: Why belief is not enough: 11 of 12
Belief, if it is self-evident and arrived at with conviction, can certainly be enough to base one's faith upon. The problem arises when someone is afraid to question what they see, hear or experience spiritually or religiously because they have been told it is wrong to do so. The misunderstanding comes from the theological p... More..
Education > College Search Comparing private and public colleges and universities: 6 of 6
Private colleges are better than public schools despite the cost and here is why. Public colleges and universities have to answer to too many governmental and state agencies. They are overcrowded and highly competitive. There is a lot of red tape and hoops to jump through in order to get accepted at a public college (if you ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Retail etiquette: How to behave when you're shopping: 4 of 4
Social values and norms appear to be a lost in today's modern society. Everyone is so rushed they sometimes forget about some basic rules of etiquette while shopping. Here is my top 10 list on how to behave while at the store. 1. Be prepared. If you saw an advertisement in a newspaper or magazine, bring it with you. This wil... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Service animals: Etiquette: 3 of 3
Here is what you should know about service dog etiquette from someone who owns one. Under no circumstances should you ask the disabled person the nature of their disability, the special training of the dog or where the disabled person got the dog. When I enter a store or other public place, I always alert the employees at th... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Doctrine & Issues Images of inspiration Christianity adopted from Judaism: 2 of 2
The Bible tells us that Israel is loved by God. "Blessed is everyone who blesses you, and cursed is everyone who curses you," (Numbers 24:9). The story of Balaam and his talking donkey is just one example of how Christianity has adopted Judaism and is one of the most illustrative examples of the importance of obedience to Go... More..