Long Distance Love
It can be very frustrating to be away from your loved one for a long period of time. Not being next to your partner can be very draining emotionally when you need a hug, kiss or even a pat on the back and they cannot give it to you. Those little affirmations are important. Trips back and forth can... >Read More
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Understanding Cutting
My daughter cut herself for the first time when she was 12 years old. Today, 11 years later, she is still struggling to overcome this problem. At the time I knew absolutely nothing about "self-harm" and it scared me to death. I was shocked and bewildered that she would do such a thing. It’s important to understand cutting -... >Read More
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Is It Possible?
Sometimes things hide in plain sight. When I was a kid, I never paid much attention to bus stop signs. I was totally oblivious to their existence. But when I decided to start taking the bus I saw bus stop signs everywhere! When I actually started looking for them, I saw them on the same streets that I walked... >Read More
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Finding Hope in a Chat Room
Alone and discouraged, I sat staring at a computer screen. I was frustrated by the way my life had turned out. I’d worked hard to hold onto remnants of hope for my marriage, but each day that summer I could feel it slipping through my fingers. I felt so alone. God was still there, I knew, but I longed... >Read More
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Origins of Popular Expressions and Sayings
Ever wondered where some of our popular expressions come from? Often an eloquent and original phrase which becomes part of common vernacular language finds its origins in literature.
One of the most common sources for such phrases or idioms is the Bible. Having about 775,000 words, there is plenty of material there to mine for literary gems, and...... >Read More
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2010 Fall-Winter Fashion Flare
Autumn hues have arrived! Look for warmth in pumpkin and gold and magnificent berry colors like indigo, violet and ruby red. Camel is the new neutral. This warm color provides the perfect backdrop for leopard prints or the bright and bold gem accessories out this fall. With so much to choose from you are sure to find something that... >Read More
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Can God & Politics Mix?
Can God and politics mix? Is blending them a recipe for suppressing freedoms, grabbing votes, or promoting the public good?
God-talk has become popular among US politicians. Leaders contemplating faith-in-action would do well to look back two centuries to William Wilberforce, the famous British parliamentarian who led a grueling but bipartisan...... >Read More
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Is Your Testimony Reliable?
This is part 3 of 33. Click here to go back to... >more
A Penny Saved: Ten Painless Ways to Save
In these uncertain economic times, we’re all looking to save a little... >more
What Do You Fear?
