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Playing With Fire

Direct Answers - Column for the week of October 21, 2002I am a stay-at-home mom, 24, married to my husband, 26, for six years. He has a problem chatti.... read more »
Give Thanks

"It is a commandment that you praise God. If you don't hear and lay it to heart to give glory to My Name, I will curse you." Malachi 2:1-2 (Amplified).... read more »
Effective Learning Requires Two-Way Trust

We can learn from those who came before us and who have experienced what it is we yet need to learn. As important as what is to be learned might be, p.... read more »
Inducing Conciousness in Others

Over the last few years, Ive clocked some serious hours on my meditation cushion. Sometimes, serenity evades me despite my best efforts. But at other .... read more »
About My Mom

Ask anyone my age why they love their mother, and a lot of times the answer will be, "She's my mom." As kids we really don't give it that much thought.... read more »
My Perfect Mess

I had a rotten fifth grade. Although I made good grades, worked hard, was quiet and mostly obedient, Sister Saint Therese du Divine Coeur hated messy..... read more »
There Must Be A Way Out!

He was pushing a cart containing crates of soft drinks and followed closely by his two little boys when their momentum was halted. Noticing the situat.... read more »
Dancing to Another's Tune

"They are like children sitting in the market place and calling out to each other, `We played the flute for you, and you did not dance; we sang a dirg.... read more »
Seized with Astonishment

"At this they were seized with astonishment. Full of awe, they gave praise to God, saying, `We have seen incredible things today!'" (Luke 5:26).What a.... read more »
The Power of Courtesy and Kindness

I'm currently listening to The Secrets of the Power of Intention audio program by Dr. Wayne Dyer. I highly recommend the program. In the program, he s.... read more »
Victory is an Accomplishment

Did you ever watch a bird in flight? Especially ducks or geese as they take off from the water? The take off is not the soaring grace of flight; it is.... read more »
Forgiveness Is The Antidote

"If unresolved anger is a toxin to the spirit, forgiveness is the antidote." - Brian L. SeawardRecently I caught a portion of a television show about .... read more »
A Teacher's Last Words: You Can Do & Be Anything You Want

The person I am most grateful for is my high school teacher, Ms. Virginia Panttaja.I went into high school with no self-esteem whatsoever. This may be.... read more »
Four Words that Make Life Worthwhile

Over the years as I've sought out ideas, principles and strategies to life's challenges, I've come across four simple words that can make living worth.... read more »
What Debts Do You Owe Society?

This is a time of year when many people take stock of all that they are grateful for -- or at least when we should do so. But this should also be a ti.... read more »
Monkey See, Monkey - OW!

At the risk of continuing the Animals That Attack segment from the last newsletter, Im going to give you the shortened version of the most memorable n.... read more »
Realistic Living

" The fountain of content must spring up in the mind, and he who hath so little knowledge of human nature as to seek happiness by changing anything bu.... read more »
Sue Them! Sue Everybody!

Must brother really go to law with brother, and that before unbelievers? ... Why not rather submit to injury? Why not rather submit to being deprived .... read more »
Lately, Have You Seen?

I own a malamute. He is a beautiful dog with a warriors soul and a childlike heart. Every morning, at the crack of dawn, he insists that we go outside.... read more »
A Plausible Defense

Direct Answers - Column for the week of August 5, 2002I just looked at your website and read "Wanting To Be Caught," and I truly think that is awful a.... read more »
When Failure is a Gift

I wanted, for many many years, to be a mystery writer. Finally I wrote a mystery novel. I got a best-selling novelist to be my mentor and help me with.... read more »
Who Am I - A Recursive Search For Inner Truth

A couple of years ago when I was trying to find an answer one of life's difficult questions, I came across a method of recursive questioning. This lit.... read more »
Katrina ? A Call for Purity

There are so many changes going on in our world right now. To many its the end of the world, but actually, its the end of the world as we know it. Kat.... read more »
Women's Rights

"Your beauty...should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight" (1 Peter 3.... read more »
The Family

Direct Answers - Column for the week of January 19, 2004I grew up in a very abusive family. Physical, mental, and emotional abuse were the norm. My fa.... read more »
Tranquility

Its all in the mind- your mind.Its not brought about in an instant by serene surroundings,nor by the sound of soulful music, nor the beauty of summer .... read more »
All Is Going Well?

The true test in life does not occur when all is going well. The true test takes place when we are faced with challenges. Some people have a positive .... read more »
The Courage to Stand up to Bullies

After hearing those three words THATS RIGHT STEPHEN!, life as I knew it was never the same. It put me directly in the path of discovering courage I ne.... read more »
Nature as a Source of Inspiration for Writing Child Stories

Copyright 2006 Paul ArinagaNature can be a rich source of inspiration for writing a child book. Here are 7 ways that you can tap into nature to uncove.... read more »
Tarry with Me

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,"And they heard the sound of the Lord God walking in the garden in the cool of the day: and Adam and his wife hid .... read more »
Sportsmanship

Sobeen watching the political races? Even if youve not been keeping up to date, Ill wager youre probably just as tired as I am of the negative rhetori.... read more »

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