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By peterclark13 1 comments
Living in a dangerous neighborhood can make a lot of sense. Rent is cheap, apartments tend to be roomier and there’s a liquor store on every corner. However, these perks come with what economists call “unintended consequences.” Roaming street ... more »
By Scott Cavanagh 2 comments
World War II (1939-45) was the greatest armed conflict in human history. The aftermath of the Great War shaped the last half of the twentieth century and continues to influence our world today. Just in case your children, spouse or friends ever ... more »
By Ang1216Red 0 comments
Don’t want to make a trip to the grocery store an event that takes hours? You can if you go in with a plan... more »
By lmikewhite 2 comments
You remember a time you realized you were a sinner and knew that Jesus was God's Son, Who died to give you a home in heaven and rose again, just for you. You know you trusted Him. For whatever reason, however, you just don't have peace; you doubt ... more »
By msmarymac 0 comments
People are good-hearted, and they want to help out when a great cause appeals to them. If you are interested in helping one of your local Non-profits raise money, here are a few ways you can get involved today... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
You want to make a difference, so you decide to register for the mission trip that you church is sponsoring. Now you have to raise enough money to help cover your expenses... more »
By Bretton Rodriguez 1 comments
Beowulf is the oldest text written in English. It tells the story of a man, Beowulf, and his adventures in Denmark and Sweden sometime around the sixth century. It’s not necessary to know the history of the period to enjoy the poem; however, ... more »
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The I Ching (Yijing) trigrams represent points on the compass, forces of nature and seasons of the year. There are eight of them comprising the central compass points. You can use them as guides if you know how to read them... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 1 comments
The richness of Native American culture and beliefs is reflected in their stories. They will seem simplistic or bizarre to you if you don't educate yourself. Learn about the American Indian way of life to appreciate their wisdom. Their stories ... more »
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The Bible is arguably one of the most important texts of all time. Many scholars have a desire to read it all the way through; some wish to read it multiple times. These are lofty goals, and to achieve them, one must have a plan. One of the most ... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) 16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By GhostWriter 0 comments
Check back daily, I will try to post a few days ahead of time! John 3:16 (New King James Version) For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in regards to the birth of America. Signed by our founding fathers, it declared our independence from Great Britain on July 4, 1776. Every American should make the time to ... more »
By Anthony Delgado 2 comments
In an attempt to read the bible in a year, you can freely read from front to back or come up with your own plan for reading, but there are many resources already available which can make this process much easier. A plan will help you to stick to ... more »
By trisha22 4 comments
To really understand ecumenism you must lay aside all previous indoctrination, and just for the moment remember the wise old adage that says "all that glitters is not gold". Webster defines "ecumenical" as this... "Worldwide or general in ... more »
By eHow Culture & Society Editor 0 comments
A bad mayor can have a large influence on a city within a very short amount of time. When a city population bands together, it can recall a mayor who is found to be corrupt, incompetent or unfit to lead. The trend of recalling wayward mayors in ... more »
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The problems and achievements of past lives can be recalled in this one in order to find out why we have certain problems now. The Church of Scientology can help members to recall their past lives in order to create positive energies in the present... more »