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Do We Need to be Fearful Today? -
Bruce Horst (162)    
Bruce Horst   
I've had something on my mind lately. It's ironic that the day that I finally get this off my chest is October 31st, the day where we celebrate all things ugly and scary, Halloween. As parents, Jean and I have often dreaded this day as we have raised our children to be non-violent where possible... ( added 20 days 16 hours ago.) |
With All Things Said...Never Give Up -
Clairessa Renken (45) 
In life there are many trials yet also many triumphs. With each trial we learn something new. In return that makes us stronger physically, mentally, and most defiantly spiritually. If you have children with disabilities or special needs like I do, this probably really hits home. In and out of... ( added 2 days 10 hours ago.) |
You Choose...Your Life or Alcohol -
Clairessa Renken (45)
Why do people drink alcohol? To get drunk? When your drunk you lose all control of yourself. Then you wake up the next morning not knowing what you did. Your have one heck of a headache, and then you throw up. One major hangover. It is not a pretty site.
When you drink excessivly, you lose.... ( added 22 hours 39 minutes ago.) |
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It Was in His Blood -
 - Fireflies Team (134) 
Carlos closed his eyes and could see them as if he were sitting in their kitchens. He watched with anticipation as they patted the tortillas between their experienced hands. He could already smell and taste those wonderful corn patties as they cooked on the outdoor clay oven. As they cooked... ( added 17 days 22 hours ago.) |
Escape! -
- Fireflies Team (134)
"Shut up!" Wham! Slap! Scream!
If only these words were from a movie. . . How had she ever gotten to this place in her life? The fear for herself and her children was worse than the physical and emotional pain. The panic welled up inside again as she realized what she had to do.
For 12... ( added 20 days 5 hours ago.) |
In Memorial -
- Morris Inch (61)
I recently received word that Joe Santos had passed away. He was for many years a deacon in the Union Square Baptist Church of Somerville, Massachusetts. The church had at one time been the sponsor of a Portugese speaking congregation. When the second generation became more comfortable with... ( added 1 day 12 hours ago.) |
Infectious! -
- Fireflies Team (134)
The spicy meat of the hot dog causes her to roll her eyes and scrunch her face. "This is soooooo good!" she manages to squeak out between bites. Her eyes twinkle and her contagious smile is absolutely irresistible. She wouldn't say so, because she's too busy having fun! Watching her eat that... ( added 6 days ago.) |
The Power of Believing -
- Estee Taschereau (27) 
Everyone has had a time when they have overlooked something right in front of them. How often does it come down to a matter of seeing what we think we should see, or want to believe? I have a story to share with you about that very topic: seeing what life has to offer, and realizing that... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
Our Spiritual Presence - The Spirit Soul -
- Estee Taschereau (27)
re are many strong beliefs regarding the soul and its meaning. Many religions attach the soul to an afterlife. The Egyptians even left text and food for life after life. Despite the differences between the religions there is still a common thread that connects our physical with a spiritual... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
How To Change Someone -
Farouk Radwan (419)
All of us wish to the change the people we love to the better but in lots of cases no matter how hard we try we find it impossible to change someone unless he really wants to.
Some people try to use criticism to change the person they love but after a short the negative emotions associated... ( added 3 days 21 hours ago.) |
Self Help For Motivation - The Power Of Books -
- Roberto Sedycias (414)
Self-help for motivation plays the key role as a person knows more about himself than others. It is not mandatory that self-help relies on taking ideas from others while performing some tasks. There are adequate books to encourage and practice self-help for motivation.
Books such as `The... ( added 8 days 13 hours ago.) |
Self Help To Motivation - Boost Your Own Morale -
- Roberto Sedycias (414)
Motivation is something that may drive a person towards success, and it is crucial to possess an inner motivation to view life in an optimistic way. As every person is different from another, self help to motivation also varies based on the priorities, as something that is motivating to you, may... ( added 1 day 17 hours ago.) |
Motivational Quotes: Love -
Jeff Brown (10,529)    
Jeff Brown
Love is not lust. Love lasts longer than the hour.
Love is the father, stooped by endless hours of work, squaring his shoulders at the door bending to scoop us his reason for being: "Daddy!"
Love is our mother taking us to her breast after life-threatening dreams:"Everything's alright.... ( added 1 year 210 days ago.) |
Yes, Hope Springs Eternal -
Susan Thom (12,110) 
Susan Thom
Hope really does spring eternally. It seems that no matter what happens, hope squeezes itself into my psyche, pushing aside the thoughts of doubt and insecurity and uneasiness. Experiences in our lives leave us counting on our hope to get us through those low times, when everything seems... ( added 2 years 173 days ago.) |
3 Things to Help: It's Only a Test -
Avis Ward (11,265) 
Avis Ward
Adjust your thinking if you are having doubt. Change your mindset. Do not give up. Discard negative thoughts about the struggles you have had over the past few months. It's only a test. It is not a season you are going through but a test. There is a difference. A test is the span of time between... ( added 119 days 7 hours ago.) |
One Nice Comment Can Make The Difference In A Writer's Day -
Susan Thom (12,110)
Susan Thom
I try to read as many articles as I can, and I always leave a comment. When I ran across this site, I was glad to see the different options it had over other writing sites. Our articles are rated, and we get stars, a brilliant idea and an added plus. We can also figure out where our writing... ( added 142 days 12 hours ago.) |
Susan Boyle: Dont Judge a Book by Its Cover -
- Brianna Popsickle (2,495)   
Brianna Popsickle
Now the whole world knows who Susan Boyle is, a forty-seven year old woman who spent her life living with her mother and her cats (until her mother recently passed away). She sang karaoke at local pubs though her dream was to be a professional singer.
When she walked on stage during the... ( added 217 days 14 hours ago.) |
Seeking Employment ~ Think About How To Activate a Miracle -
Suzy (922)  
Suzy
The following is a dialogue that took place between my ex-boss and myself back in 2003 when we both were unemployed. We had left a huge Fortune 500 Company because of downsizing during a slight recession. I have left out the more personal dialogue and have incorporated the part where I was... ( added 224 days 5 hours ago.) |
How Kindness Can Temper Your Rage ~ A New Kind of Armor? -
Camille Strate (1,348) 
Camille Strate
It's said that "that which does not kill you makes you stronger". Sometimes, that's a pretty good anchor. Sometimes, it just flat pisses me off. (is that considered 'foul language'? Hmmmmmm. Sure hope not. Cuz that'll piss me off too. Right now, anyway.) Sometimes, it helps me stop long enough to... ( added 269 days 7 hours ago.) |
Why Do We Age? -
Camille Strate (1,348)
Camille Strate
Sitting in the waiting room, flipping through a magazine, something caught my eye. It was an ad that read: "How do some people look so much younger than they are?". It got me to thinking about this whole idea of aging. About how in America we seem to idolize youth and ignore the aged. How we... ( added 281 days 14 hours ago.) |
Raindrops On Roses And Mittens On....HUH? -
- Camille Strate (1,348)
Camille Strate
Someone called me "PollyAnna". I'm sitting out in the sun, watching two hummingbirds flit about in a huge oak tree, groovin' on the scene, when this guy walks up and says, "You have the most ridiculous smile on your face. What are you thinking about?". So I say, "I'm watching those marvelous... ( added 1 year 35 days ago.) |
48 Hours & Holding ~ How I Stayed In Trust With God (or whatever you call it!) -
Camille Strate (1,348)
Camille Strate
I have some issues with trust. It started a very long time ago; but I'll spare you the gory details. Not really important why', just that it's something I've been working on for a while now. I've spent the better part of the past 20 years searching for answers. The whole why am I here?' and is... ( added 1 year 63 days ago.) |
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So You Think You're Poor? Take A Moment And Look Around You -
Camille Strate (1,348)
Camille Strate
The American economy is in the dumps. Everywhere people are talking about how bad it is. No jobs. High gas prices, resulting in high everything else prices. Lay-offs. Pay cuts. And on it goes. Seems like there's no place we can go and not hear about the terrible state of our economic situation.... ( added 1 year 76 days ago.) |
Does God Create All Differences? -
Missing Link (670) 
Missing Link
A man came to speak to us at church today. His name is Nick Vujicic and he's an Australian. His birthplace isn't the most unique thing about Nick though. He was born no arms and no legs, but amazingly this isn't the most remarkable thing about Nick either.
Nick's message is the most remarkable... ( added 1 year 81 days ago.) |
Just To Find A Smile ~ It's Not So Hard As You Think! -
Camille Strate (1,348)
Camille Strate
Sometimes it seems so hard to find a reason to smile. Like there isn't one single thing that we can think of to make the corners of our mouth turn up. We look around at our lives and think, 'geez. sure wish it were different, or better, or NOT this way'. From this place, it would seem impossible... ( added 1 year 93 days ago.) |
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