QueenAngie Central Illinois, USA's comments

The Negative Effect of Globalization on Rape

20 Oct 2006 06:50 AM

What a sad, sad story! I had not even thought about young people traveling from country to country and laws being so different. I'm glad you were there to help this young woman in her distress and being the victim in this crime (or not crime.....in the country where it occured). Thank you for sharing, Megan!

Breaking the Overdraft Cycle

20 Oct 2006 06:46 AM

Thank you for pointing out a serious financial mistake that some folks get into a vicious, never ending cycle. It was good to point out how to break the cycle also. Best advise: Do not do this to begin with. Thank you, Miriam!

Bible Stories: John the Baptist

20 Oct 2006 06:44 AM

Lisa, thank you for sharing with us about John the Baptist. It is always refreshing to reread a Bible passage and gain new insight and meaning.

Is Gambling a Sin?

20 Oct 2006 06:42 AM

There are many types of gambling we probably don't even consider gambling:

Bingo held at church or community halls,

Lottery tickets: choosing numbers or scratch offs,

Local football parents club sponsors 50/50 drawings,

Local Catholic Church sponsors a yearly drawing for a house, and various prizes that are for $100 per ticket.

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One man, a member of our church, won a lot of money from the Lottery and he donated a big portion to the local church. One school of thought was that it was 'dirty' money and should not be accepted by the church. The other school of that was that all money has been dirty at one time or another (dirty real estate deals, leaving work early when getting paid for 8* from your boss, etc.) so this was no different. In the end, the church did accept the donation.

Thanks for sharing about gambling.

Dining Behind The Wheel

20 Oct 2006 06:34 AM

Recently, I had a rental car for the weekend. Now, I do not know about you, but driving around town, to and from work, I always have a cup of coffee or a bottle of water with me in the cup holder.

The worst part about the rental car was the cupholder was not placed for the driver...it was in the backseat. Talk about a small annoyance.

Thank you for sharing with us, Michele!

Marriage Fitness: 10 Ways to Greater Intimacy In Your Marriage

20 Oct 2006 06:29 AM

Laughter and humor is also another good way to enjoy each others company. Tell each other jokes or read the Sunday funnies together.

Thank you for sharing with us, Heather! I am certain that this can impact everyone's marriage for the positive!

Want to lose weight while sitting at your desk?

20 Oct 2006 06:28 AM

Heather, this is a good reminder to get your circulation and muscles moving, even when doing an office type job.

Simple leg lifts or rotating at the ankles is another easy example of chair exercise.

Workplace Romances

20 Oct 2006 06:26 AM

Sherry, you have some excellent points about workplace romances.

Romance can occur at work, at the bowling alley, at church, at a local pub, even at the mall.

The bad thing about office romance, is the breakup, and having to see that other individual on a daily or even hourly basis. Sometimes that will do more harm then good; particularly if it is your boss.

Christian Unity

20 Oct 2006 06:22 AM

"Become complete. Be of good comfort, be of one mnid, life in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you" (2 Corinthians 13:11)

Great Bible verse to read 1st thing in the morning or at bedtime.

Thank you, Melissa, for sharing with us.

Peace.

Where are Your Seeds Being Sown?

20 Oct 2006 06:18 AM

This is the first blog that I read today and it hits home. I really like this Bible passage and it is an excellent reminder.

Even though the Bible was written some 2000 years ago, it still holds true today and will in the future for our children and grandchildren.

Thank you, Melissa!