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Do We Need to be Fearful Today? -
Bruce Horst (142)    
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 7 days 19 hours ago.) |
You Are Your Own Brightest Star -
 - Fran Larson (2,271)  
Fran Larson
At 6:30 a.m. this morning, I was jogging and trying to catch up with my walking friends. After a few minutes, I decided that I didn't want to catch up. I needed to sort some things out in my mind and also think what I wanted to do today.
It wasn't light yet, there were stars out and one stood... ( added 9 days 18 hours ago.) |
A Simple Religion ~ The Heart Is The Temple -
Camille Strate (1,384) 
Camille Strate
The beautiful Dalai Lama has said, "This is my simple religion. There is no need for temples; no need
for complicated philosophy. Our own brain, our own heart is our temple;
the philosophy is kindness." Wise words indeed, from a man who has devoted his life to spreading peace and love... ( added 13 days 17 hours ago.) |
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It Was in His Blood -
- Fireflies Team (150)
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 5 days 2 hours ago.) |
Escape! -
- Fireflies Team (150)
"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 7 days 9 hours ago.) |
He Chose Life -
- Fireflies Team (150)
Lying on the bed, Buckminster Fuller looked at the ceiling.
Roaches and filth surrounded him.
His purpose for living was gone. His passion for discovery was also gone. Ending his life seemed the only answer.
The year was 1927. Alcohol was the easiest drug to abuse. And he did. At... ( added 10 days 3 hours ago.) |
The Power of Believing -
- Estee Taschereau (15) 
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 hours 12 minutes ago.) |
Our Spiritual Presence - The Spirit Soul -
- Estee Taschereau (15)
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 hours 17 minutes ago.) |
$27 Million -
- Fireflies Team (150)
"Debi, You'll never believe what happened? We've won the lottery!" Steve exclaimed.
"Yeah, right" Debi's disbelief poured over the phone lines.
"No, we've won! $27 million!" Steve tried to convince his newlywed wife.
Like all lottery winners, disbelief was Debi's first reaction.... ( added 13 days 6 hours ago.) |
A Radical Idea -
- Fireflies Team (150)
Muhammad walked slowly down the muddy road in Bangladesh , his heart breaking as starved faces gazed at him pitifully, their blank eyes begging for help. Children who should be playing in the streets were laying helplessly, their life ebbing away from starvation. He knew that most of them would... ( added 13 days 9 hours ago.) |
Motivational Quotes: Love -
Jeff Brown (9,928)   
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 197 days ago.) |
Yes, Hope Springs Eternal -
Susan Thom (12,047)  
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 160 days ago.) |
3 Things to Help: It's Only a Test -
Avis Ward (11,455) 
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 106 days 11 hours ago.) |
One Nice Comment Can Make The Difference In A Writer's Day -
Susan Thom (12,047)
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 129 days 16 hours ago.) |
Susan Boyle: Dont Judge a Book by Its Cover -
- Brianna Popsickle (1,642) 
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 204 days 18 hours ago.) |
Seeking Employment ~ Think About How To Activate a Miracle -
Suzy (918)  
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 211 days 9 hours ago.) |
Why Do We Age? -
Camille Strate (1,384)
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 268 days 17 hours ago.) |
Raindrops On Roses And Mittens On....HUH? -
- Camille Strate (1,384)
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 22 days ago.) |
48 Hours & Holding ~ How I Stayed In Trust With God (or whatever you call it!) -
Camille Strate (1,384)
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 50 days ago.) |
So You Think You're Poor? Take A Moment And Look Around You -
Camille Strate (1,384)
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 63 days ago.) |
Does God Create All Differences? -
Missing Link (766) 
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 68 days ago.) |
Just To Find A Smile ~ It's Not So Hard As You Think! -
Camille Strate (1,384)
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 80 days ago.) |
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Motivational Quotes: I've learned that . . . -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
I've learned that . . . If you've ever said "Oh that's just the way he is," or "She's always been like that; she'll never change," then you have bought into the lie and seek to destroy hope, even your very own; you have been plugged into the matrix. But there is hope. Your plug has no lock. Cease... ( added 1 year 113 days ago.) |
A Letter To Me -
- Sarah Bryson (373)
Have you ever had that moment where you say to yourself, "If I had only known then, what I know now." ? What follows is a letter written to me from me. It chronicles a difficult time in my life, my son's autism diagnosis and the range of emotions I was feeling at the time. In the end it ends up... ( added 1 year 121 days ago.) |
Motivational Quotes: Cope and Hope Help Build Character -
Jeff Brown (9,928)
Jeff Brown
If it was always easy, would you do it? If so, for how long?
If it was always easy, wouldn't you fade away? The real you (Mr. & Mrs. Character) looking for an out?
Why do we so often look for change when it is change that we so often want to avoid?
The answer lies in the... ( added 1 year 160 days ago.) |
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