More Black Friday Deaths: Gunshots Fired in Toys R Us - Two Dead Two people have been shot and both died at the crowded toy store during a confrontation apparently involving rival groups, reports say. Palm Desert Councilor, Jim Ferguson said two men with handguns shot and killed each other in a Toys "R" Us... ( added 345 days 4 hours ago.)

Black Friday Brings Death of a Wal-Mart Employee The news is tragic on a day when shoppers rush to spend little but save big. A worker is allegedly dead after being trampled by a throng of unruly shoppers when a suburban Wal-Mart opened for the holiday sales rush, authorities said. Reports say... ( added 345 days 13 hours ago.)

Evidence Ties Teen Violence to Media Violence The results of a study released only yesterday comes as no surprise and only confirms what many concerned parents had suspected. According to a new study, children who get heavy doses of media violence may be at greater risk of violent behavior... ( added 346 days 14 hours ago.)

Last Minute Dressed-Up Stuffing for the Holidays Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, it's my favorite item on the holiday table. Others agree it's the most anticipated item they can't wait to dive into. Delicious in its traditional form, it can go from good to great with the simple... ( added 347 days 4 hours ago.)

Intimacy in the Attic You are not being led into erotica by words that tantalize the flesh. We speak of spirituality and righteousness. We ascend to get to that place and space where junk and treasures are stored. Another ascended when a son went to His... ( added 347 days 13 hours ago.)

Divorce Case: Angry Dad Tells Daughter, "I Am Not Your Father!" "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 NIV You and your husband have known for fourteen years that he did not father your daughter but neither... ( added 347 days 23 hours ago.)

Michael Vick's Guilty Plea Makes Him Eligible for Early Prison Release Michael Vick lives in a prison in Kansas, making 12 cents an hour while plotting his return to the NFL. His houses and farms will soon be gone, the two yachts are history, and he's down to his last couple of Range Rovers. A race horse he... ( added 348 days 3 hours ago.)

Not for Christmas "Gifts" Or Are They? Recognizing our spiritual gifts can make service for God a real blessing instead of a burden. In that sense, they can be used in service to others at Christmas and every day of the year. The gifts of the Spirit are very important and are made up... ( added 350 days 7 hours ago.)

Relationships: At Your Service "Relationships are never about power, and one way to avoid the will to power is to choose to limit oneself-to serve." Sarayu to Mack in "The Shack" by Wm. Paul Young What a novel idea! Pondering to self, "choose to limit oneself." But, but . .... ( added 352 days 12 hours ago.)

Living With Regrets Being one of the few who can say they wouldn't change anything about their past, if they could, is an enviable place to be. That envy isn't malicious but healthy. It comes with respect and admiration. It is healthy to look back over our lives... ( added 353 days 12 hours ago.)

Recession-Proof Job Openings "The harvest is truly plenteous but the laborers are few. So ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers out into his harvest." -Jesus to His Disciples There are an unlimited number of positions available in the kingdom of God. You have never seen... ( added 354 days 6 hours ago.)

Become A Famous Writer "It took me fifteen years to discover that I had no talent for writing, but I couldn't give it up because by that time I was too famous." - Robert Benchley Photo Courtesy of Vanity Fair Do you need an incentive to keep writing? What about that... ( added 355 days 3 hours ago.)

Flowers and Anniversaries Part I of II A flower's appeal is in its contradictions - so delicate in form yet strong in fragrance, so small in size yet big in beauty, so short in life yet long on effect. ~Adabella Radici Whether a single rose from the garden still wet from the morning... ( added 357 days 2 hours ago.)

God's Unusual Call - A Prostitute There are countless stories in the Bible to give Christians a blessed assurance of God's power and victory in every battle. He has won the battles we face even though we are only facing them now. Our trials and tribulations come as no surprise to... ( added 357 days 6 hours ago.)

Teen Beaten by Ku Klux Klan Awarded $2.5 mil by Jury A jury awarded $2.5 million in damages on Friday to a Kentucky teenager who was severely beaten by members of a Ku Klux Klan group because they mistakenly thought he was an illegal Latino immigrant, the Southern Poverty Law Center said. ... ( added 358 days 10 hours ago.)

Armor All Suits Up Armor All in the news probably would not have caught my attention if my car had not been detailed on Wednesday. I have built a solid relationship with the sales, service and detail departments at the dealership where I take my car and have been... ( added 358 days 12 hours ago.)

What is Your Calling? Every leader in the body of Christ is to serve in response to a divine calling. Not everyone is a leader but everyone is called. There is a general calling that God offers to everyone; anyone who responds to him is considered the "called." Isaiah... ( added 360 days 8 hours ago.)

National Adoption Day In the United States, National Adoption Day is the Saturday before Thanksgiving or November 22 nd this year. A variety of child care and adoption groups promotes and sponsor this special day. According to the websites of these sponsors, this day... ( added 361 days 10 hours ago.)

Note to Grandma She raised nine children, one granddaughter and six grandsons. We always loved the visits to her house. I was happy she didn't live far away so our visits were often. Sometimes, we would stop in unannounced and find freshly baked pies or cakes. I... ( added 363 days 10 hours ago.)

Through It All Give Thanks Thanksgiving is one of the best times of the year. It's when we share God's love with the ones we love. It's a holiday of hope. It's when we share our blessings with those who are less fortunate than we are. Thanksgiving is also a holiday filled... ( added 363 days 12 hours ago.)

Teen Sex, "Sex and the City" and "Friends" A study released today in the November issue of Pediatrics, links TV viewing habits of teens with a higher incidence of teen pregnancies. It is the first study of its kind. This groundbreaking research suggests that pregnancy rates are much higher... ( added 1 year 5 days ago.)

Hope, Healing and Happiness for America A Democratic or Republican President controlled by a Democratic or Republican Congress will rise from this tumultuous election on Wednesday. One cannot deny this has been the most engaging election season in history. And that is exactly what it is... ( added 1 year 6 days ago.)

Cold and Flu Season: Wash Hands and Microwave Toothbrushes? Most people will replace a toothbrush every four months or longer. It should be changed more often than that, like every two to three months and more often after a viral infection such as a cold or flu. When the bristles are worn and have lost... ( added 1 year 9 days ago.)

Homework Hassles? Is Your Kid Seeing Clearly? It has been reported that eye problems tend to emerge during homework battles. As many as one of every 20 students have some degree of what eye doctors call "convergence insufficiency," or CI, where eye muscles must work harder to focus up-close.... ( added 1 year 11 days ago.)

Body of Jennifer Hudson's Nephew Found and Identified Julian King, seven-year-old nephew of movie star and singer, Jennifer Hudson has been missing since the brutal slayings of his grandmother and uncle. For three days, authorities, family and friends have combed the area surrounding the young boy's... ( added 1 year 12 days ago.)