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I live my life always striving to "be transformed by the renewing of my mind". God is all to me, and becoming more like His Son is my passion.

I earned my high school diploma in Franklin, KY before moving to Ohio. I have a Masters of Education degree from

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Staying positive in a negative world: 1 of 108

Staying positive in a negative world takes a lot of work. It would be so easy to buckle under to the negative pressures pushing in on us everywhere. But I, for one, have determined that I do not want to become like the world. I want to rise above it and remain true to myself. The following are some ways you can fight the ten...
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Why you can't get what you want: 1 of 47

This is one of those philosophical questions that really has so many answers it really has no answer. The reasons we don't get what we want are myriad, but we will discuss a few of them here. 1) Wanting the wrong things. Sometimes, we want things we can't or shouldn't have: the love of someone who is already taken, things we...
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Reasons why some people steal: 1 of 41

When people steal to survive, you can at least understand it. These kind of thieves are the minority, however. Those that steal for thrills, or because they have been dared are another minority. They find pleasure in the rush, or are addicted to that rush. Another minority are those who steal something because they can't aff...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Lessons to learn from children: 1 of 38

Kids teach us so much. They start out with no prejudices, no pre-conceived notions, and no guile. A thought pops into their head and they blurt it out, not realizing the potential for embarrassment that keeps so man of us adults quiet. They are spontaneous, trusting, open, and adorable. They are what we should be. Unfortunat...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for avoiding "preaching" to your children: 1 of 32

The definition of insanity is said to be doing the same thing and expecting different results. Even though we know "preaching mode" will lead to a total shut down in real communication with our child, we keep falling into the trap. We have good intentions, but our methods just don't work. So how do we get out of the ha...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Greed: 1 of 29

I could argue that greed is at the bottom of every sin and every evil that exists in the world today. Greed is all about "me". What can I get? How can I get it? The greedy do not ask about the consequences of their actions or worry about who will pay the price. They worry about how they can increase whatever they lust after,...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Children & poverty: 1 of 29

Loudly growls the prowling beast, Gnawing on, till its victim has ceased. A constant reminder, chased by fear; Each day its ugly head it will rear. No food for the hungry, no warmth for the cold No hope to the living, their story untold. A child lives in poverty, his needs unmet; His stomach is bloated, his eyes deeply set. ...
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: I am a perfect parent: 2 of 56

How do you define a perfect parent? I suppose the definitions would change depending on who did the defining, but certainly a few characteristics are basic to all. For the purposes of this article, I will use myself as the perfect example of the perfect parent. Read on and you will see how easy it is to achieve perfection to...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Why it's important to know how much you're spending: 1 of 26

Credit cards, online spending, and other technological innovations have caused a separation between what a person has to spend and what they actually spend. Can't afford it? Well, slap down a credit card or put it in lay-a-way. When people buy items on credit, a disconnect often happens wherein they are una...
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is it possible to live without regrets?: 2 of 50

A life lived without regrets, is a life not lived at all. In order to live a regret free life, a person would have to always play it safe in life. As we explore life, make decisions and learn, regrets are inevitable. All of us make mistakes all the time, it's part of the human condition. We are selfish, sinful people who do ...