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1:
Love, An Unbreakable Force
( Category: Dating | Word Count:
1359 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Good sense of humor, hard working, has a good job, loves kids and dogs, likes to build and fix things, loves to cook, nice smile, hair and at least a semi-nice body. Once again I found myself looking through the personals on the internet.
2:
The Wonders Of The Lord
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1302 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Look at the ocean in all of its glory! On any given day the colors of the blue changes. Its white foam swirls and churns producing glorious ripples and peaceful glimpses of imagined mystical creatures under its clear blue crystal waters.
3:
Why Can't I Do It Myself
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1728 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
The lawn was filled with briers and thistles. It was like a web spreading out and capturing my once beautiful green grass. How could this have happened? I did everything right!
4:
The Time Is Now
( Category: Current Affairs | Word Count:
1568 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
A luminous world appeared in perfect splendor. It was all a flutter with beautiful angels darting back and forth excitedly proclaiming the Greatness of God. Suddenly a Being more beautiful than all of the rest stood before the exuberate crowd dressed in clothes that shone like lightning.
5:
A Marriage Built On Rock
( Category: Marriage | Word Count:
1472 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Have you ever wished that your relationship was as strong as a castle built on a gigantic rock? A refuge where you would feel totally safe and secure where nothing could penetrate the fortress you built around your family. People couldn't break your marriage up!
6:
What Have You Learned
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1641 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The news arrived. The judge was giving full custody to my ex, I was given no visitation unless it was approved by my ex-husband. I sat in stunned silence. I would never see my children again. My mind began to race. The words quietly, but clearly exploded inside my head: RUN!
7:
Satan's Got Your Number
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1595 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Let's have fun, let's get drunk at a party! After a few drinks you are completely gone and so your so called 'friends' dare you to get a permanent tattoo that is perverted, X rated, and demeaning to women. You are the center of everyone's attention and it feel's great until you wake up in the morning sober and realize what you did!
8:
How To Find Out if Your Date Is A Liar?
( Category: Dating | Word Count:
1431 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
How can we overcome deceit when all we are trying to do is find our soul mate? How do we know if the person we like, really likes us in return? How do we know they aren't just using us for sex? Is your date a liar?
9:
I Believe In Love
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1446 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
My heart skipped a beat as it excitedly pounded in my chest after hearing the words, 'I love you'! They resounded in my mind as I realized that I loved with my whole being.
10:
How Does Satan Destroy Your Life
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1669 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
Quickly we ran stacking sand bag after sand bag around our house hoping and praying that we would detour the approaching flood! The rain once again began coming down in sheets of penetrating force meant to power its way through our temporary barrier. I smiled as the sand wall held, keeping the inside of our house dry, only to find out an instant later that our sump pump failed in the basement.
11:
Clouds Of Darkness
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1285 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The sky filled with smoke blackening the horizon and darkening all the light of day, stopping all people from seeing the reality of their existence. It was like a computer virus, once let loose, it was given the power to infect all programs in the computers hard drive.
12:
Britney Spears, Why Her Life Is Out Of Control
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1502 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Britney Spears' life is spinning out of control! How could Britney Spears, whose music career began with a good girl image, fall hopelessly into a destructive path that made her an unfit parent? Is the temptation to live a fun filled life only granted when you are willing to do anything to please the crowd?
13:
I Know Who Started The Fire
( Category: Current Affairs | Word Count:
1485 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The flames from the forest fire twirled creating a funnel that took the form of a fiery tornado that lashed out furiously hurdling huge balls of fire that ignited grasses, trees and every house that was in the mist of the fire. The intensity of the heat boiled the water right out of the luxury pools of the rich and the tiny streams that ran along the path of the forest fire.
14:
Georgia Pray For Rain
( Category: Current Affairs | Word Count:
1147 | Views: 2 | Rating: -1 )
It rained! It poured! They prayed and it rained some more. God heard Georgia and He answered, Yes! I will send rain! Yes!
15:
Was My Life Planned Before I Was Born
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1639 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
I was less than two years old when I walked right out of our Naval issued housing apartment and right into the deep end of the pool that was close to our home. My head plunged under the water and I gasped for air while pleading for help.
16:
Thanksgiving Demands Change
( Category: Holidays | Word Count:
1637 | Views: 2 | Rating: -1 )
The storm raged against the bow of the ship reminding the pilgrims the cost of freedom. Freedom to believe in God the way they wanted to worship Him. Freedom to govern themselves without the constrains of a culture built on classes because of a person's wealth and position.
17:
Why Is There Child Abuse And Incest
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1415 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
News stories of neglect and horrible crimes against children are plastered all over the television and newspapers almost on a daily basis. The crimes against children are horrifying to hear about because they are waged against children who are helpless because they are unable to defend themselves against an abuser.
18:
Why Does Cancer Kill
( Category: Death and Dying | Word Count:
1511 | Views: 4 | Rating: -1 )
If God loves people why do some people get life threatening diseases in their twenties? A cancer that produces tumors, which eat away at their very life, leaving them in excruciating pain.
19:
Why Is My Teenager Angry
( Category: Teenagers | Word Count:
1425 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
I could feel tears welling up in my eyes at yet another explosion. What happened to my sweet little boy who would run to help me put away the dishes? Ever since he turned thirteen every time I asked him to pick up his room or brush his teeth it was like World War III!
20:
Why Does God Allow Cancer
( Category: Cancer | Word Count:
1729 | Views: 2 | Rating: -1 )
My fears mounted as each day passed with yet another set of tests declaring that the cancer is still present. Relatives I hadn't seen for years began parading into my hospital room. They're expressions reflected concern mixed with deathbed goodbyes.
21:
Can a Second Marriage Survive, When There Are Children
( Category: Children | Word Count:
1573 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
Without any hesitation my son threw an entire glass of soda on my new wife while we were waiting for food in a restaurant. In a flash, what was going to be a fun time with dinner and a movie, turned into whom did I love more, my eleven year old son or my new wife.
22:
Adultery, No One Will Know
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1731 | Views: 3 | Rating: -1 )
My eyes suddenly fell upon a beautiful woman through the parted curtains of a small house not far from my home. The shape of her breast and the curve of her hips sent feelings quickly into my body filling me with desire. I wanted her, now!
23:
Sin Was My Master And Murder Was My Crime
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1619 | Views: 5 | Rating: -1 )
Time passed slowly over the next day as he waited to see if anyone would notice what he had done. His only thoughts were what would happen to him when they found out about the murder. The feelings of power that he had once felt were now changing into the fear of retribution.
24:
Can Animals See Angels
( Category: Pets and Animals | Word Count:
1857 | Views: 4 | Rating: -1 )
Animals have become intertwined within the human culture mirroring the characteristics of compassion and unconditional love. It should become no surprise to anyone that they are one of the littlest angels sent by God to help and aid human beings in their everyday lives.
25:
Tornados Are an Instrument Used By Satan
( Category: Current Affairs | Word Count:
1217 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
The storm lasted only a few minutes, but the devastation left from the tornado took my breath away. Thankfully my children and I were alright, but in the midst of the storm my wife had become separated from us.
26:
I Feel Like a Failure Because My Child is Bad
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1642 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
He became ungrateful and full of pride towards his parents.He began to have sex with his girlfriend and stay out all night. He became violent and verbally abusive to his parents. He began to drink and he got into fights.
27:
Grace Set Me Free To Make Mistakes
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1607 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
I threw my hands into the air making exploding noises as my super hero grandchildren giggled in anticipation of their next attack. They were on a crusade to stop the evil grandma villain from destroying the world.
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Should Mega Churches Run Their Business Like A Corporation?
( Category: Ethics | Word Count:
1734 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
Recently my son, who is a minister with a master in divinity from the South Western Baptist Theological Seminary, in Dallas, Texas was fired from his job. He had put years of service into the biggest First Southern Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas as their Video Production Engineer.
29:
Let's Go To The Movies
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1606 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
Real life stories are the best movies. They open up your mind and make you think differently about your own life. They have the ability to teach you about a truth that you would never have known if you hadn't seen it on the big screen.
30:
Jesus Changed My Life
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1659 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
If Jesus was suppose to be a warrior king, then why did He come as a peacemaker? Why did Jesus associate with the poor, prostitutes, tax collectors and those who were considered to be sinners? Why was Jesus crucified when all He did was good works during His lifetime?
31:
I Was Found Guilty
( Category: Social Issues | Word Count:
1582 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
In one quick swoop the judge raised his gavel and hit his desk sending echoes of sound through the once still courtroom. Many who had come to hear the verdict were shocked at how quickly the judge decided my case. His voice rang with authority as he quickly pronounced judgment. "You are found, Guilty!"
32:
The Prognoses Was Serious, I Was Going To Die
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1605 | Views: 1 | Rating: -1 )
Why was this happening to me? I always did what was right. Why would God allow such a terrible disease to consume my body? When we commit our ways to following God, isn't He suppose to protect us?
33:
Why Am I Here, In The First Place
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1460 | Views: 2 | Rating: -1 )
Why am I here and what is my purpose? These questions often enter my mind as I reflect on my own life. It seems this is what most people want to know especially when they have just been through a life altering experience. A dramatic human complication that made them question the very existence of life.
34:
I Am So Afraid
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
1689 | Views: 3 | Rating: -1 )
Have you ever felt fear because you knew that the problem you were facing took away all of your control? A fear that drove you to your knees begging God to protect you from the dread of pain. A fear that consumed your every wakening thought and made you so afraid that you couldn't eat.
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Why Would A Loving God Allow Christians to Suffer With Cancer
( Category: Cancer | Word Count:
1539 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
The description of his daughter sent chills through my body as I realized just how horrible a disease cancer can become. A quickening in my heart opened my mind to the revelation that he was describing the slow, painful, death of his beloved child. Without hesitation and a renewed sense of determination he stated, "I believe in God!"
36:
Depression Made Me Its Slave
( Category: Depression | Word Count:
1543 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
A woman sits before her computer and tabulates a pile of bills that are waiting to be paid. She looks at her bank account and then once again at the bills and realizes that no matter what she paid, she wouldn't have enough. Her head bounds low and a darkness of depression spreads engulfing her thinking with thoughts of hopelessness.
37:
I Want To Know My Future
( Category: Inspirational Motivational | Word Count:
2041 | Views: 6 | Rating: -1 )
She shouted with absolute conviction each word, "I want to know how my life is going to turn out before it happens! Didn't Christ know that He was destined to be crucified on the cross? Didn't He know everything about His life before it happened." I was shocked over her request wondering just how serious she was about knowing the complete picture of her future.
38:
A Message Of Hope For The Financial Crisis
( Category: Current Affairs | Word Count:
1514 | Views: 0 | Rating: -1 )
I just didn't understand what I was doing wrong? I tithed, helped others all the time and yet here was the dismal truth, I didn't have enough when extra expenses like house and car taxes and even insurance came due. I didn't even have enough for my grandchildren's birthdays or even Holidays.