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How do Evangelical Christians justify their view that abortion is “murder” when there is nothing in the Bible to indicate human life begins at conception rather that birth? Other Christians see birth (or a midway point) as the starting point of a sentient human. The psalmist in Psalm 139:13-14 speaks in a personal way of…

We throw around the term “my best friend” as a way to describe the friend who has come to mean the most to us and with whom we have bonded on the deepest level. We long for deep friendships. But the truth is that close friendships are hard to nurture and even harder to keep.…

Do you often find yourself turning your faucet on all the way to get a strong stream (for example, when you’re rinsing dishes)? Pick up an aerator for the faucet. It’ll use air to make the stream more powerful, instead of wasting water.

The earth is, to a certain extent, our mother. She is so kind, because whatever we do, she tolerates it. But now, the time has come when our power to destroy is so extreme that Mother Earth is compelled to tell us to be careful. The population explosion and many other indications make that clear,…

“Please heal my brain damage.” –chris432 Add your prayers now

Skip the unnecessary pre-wash cycle on your washing machine and save time and money. Also, look for detergents that work with cold water to save energy from the water heater!

Along with love, compassion is the face of altruism. It is a feeling from deep in the heart that you cannot bear others’ sufferings without acting to relieve it. Insight From the Dalai Lama: 2007 Calendar,” Copyright © 2006, Andrews McMeel Publishing.

“Lord I have been alone for so long. I would love to have a beautiful, loving, commited relationship. I need some love and joy.” –falynsmommy Add your prayers now

Say “no thank you” when people ask if you’d like to be placed on non-electronic mailing lists. Use the internet instead of catalogues to save on the amount of junk mail that just gets thrown into the trash.

Cultivating inner discipline is a time-consuming process. Having expectations of immediate results is a sign of impatience. Ironically, what the modern man wants is the best, the fastest, the easiest, and, if possible, the cheapest way. Insight From the Dalai Lama: 2007 Calendar,” Copyright © 2006, Andrews McMeel Publishing.

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