Secrets To Taking Better Pictures

Secrets To Taking Better Pictures It used to be that the art of picture taking was something only hobbyists and professionals worried about, but today most cell phones and smartphones have built-in cameras that border on the quality of the top cameras of only a few years ago. So, basically, everyone has gotten into the [...]

Failed Resolutions-Already?!

Failed Resolutions-Already?! by Bethany Smith Have you failed in your resolutions already? Nearly every one makes them, and nearly every one fails or forgets them. Resolution-ists fill up gyms, book clubs, and writer’s groups each January, but they (we?) never seem to make any real changes. I have given up on resolutions all together, and [...]

How to Accomplish Saying No

How to Accomplish Saying No by Joanna Paula L. Cailas There I was fervently babbling about Holy Will and divine intervention and mercy and grace, praying for my crush. Only when I’m back home do I whack my forehead and think O Godric, I didn’t even pray for my asthmatic brother! That’s how forgetful emotion [...]

God Knows What He Is Doing

God Knows What He Is Doing “Honor your father and mother”-which is the first commandment with a promise-“that it may go well with you and that you may enjoy long life on the earth.” (NIV Ephesians 6:2-3) This is a profound statement and a promise from God. God is truth, so whatever he requires with [...]

Life: Sometimes We Have to Have the Hard Talk With Ourselves

Life: Sometimes We Have to Have the Hard Talk With Ourselves written by: Crystal Kelly What does it mean to live a life submitted to Christ? What is that really about? I mean you try to do the right thing and God knows of course you are not perfect, right. You say your prayers everyday [...]

The Standard Guy Checkoff

The Standard Guy Checkoff written by: Crystal Kelly Safeguard your standards before they are tested. Determine right now what you want in the guy you choose to date. Do not make the mistake of dating first and trying to figure if this is what you want or do not want in a guy. When you [...]

Problems with Parents and Savvy Solutions

Problems with Parents and Savvy Solutions from Think Confident, Be Confident for Teens Often the seeds of self-doubt take root and grow first in family relationships. The verbal and non-verbal messages we get from our family shape and impact our self-view. At home we can be ourselves, taking off our armor for the day, and [...]

Last Minute Gifts That Give Twice

Last Minute Gifts that Give Twice This holiday season we can spread joy while bringing hope to poor communities around the world by purchasing Fair Trade items from across the globe. Many of you may be wondering first and foremost, “What the heck is fair trade?!” Wikipedia defines it as an organized social movement and [...]

Best. Game-Night. Ever.

Best. Game-Night. Ever. I admit it. I am one of those people that loves to play games with family and friends. It makes a get-together fun, keeps the pressure off constant conversation and is so much more interactive than watching T.V. Christmas seem to be the most frequent game-playing time for me, since my entire [...]

Tips For Successful Volunteering

Tips For Successful Volunteering by Lisa Sellman “If you want to feel good, volunteer. There are few ways to feel as good about yourself as volunteering. The idea of volunteering can seem like it’s just another ‘have-to’ to write into the already crowded calendar. However, I know for a fact that if you do it [...]

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