Rachelle Dawson

Rachelle Dawson

As a freelance writer and editor, I've published articles, business copy, reviews. I've edited instructional articles and novels. In my spare time, my husband and I camp, pray together, and haggle over the superiority of dark or milk chocolate.
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  • Butterfly Books for Kids
    Whether you homeschool, want to introduce preschoolers to nature, or like to encourage learning outside school, quality nonfiction books on your kids' level are necessary. Here are four butterfly books for kids and how they stack up against each other.
  • Book Review of C.T. Studd: No Retreat
    C. T. Studd, a famous cricket player in his youth, sacrifices his athletic career to become a missionary to China. Eventually Studd moves to India and finally to the Belgian Congo.
  • Review: Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief Lotion
    I like Aveeno Active Naturals Skin Relief because it cured my itch problem. I tried to resist scratching, but the itch turned me into a tiger-growling to my husband about my itchy sking and clawing at that unbearable itch.
  • Book Review: Though Waters Roar by Lynn Austin
    Though Waters Roarbegins with Harriet sitting in jail for transporting liquor during the Prohibition. Her grandmother, whom she adores, has worked for decades to abolish the saloons and usher in the Prohibition.
  • What the Bible Says About Obama: Is This the Right Question?
    "What the Bible says about Obama" was a popular topic before the 2008 election. For months before, many people claimed Obama was the Antichrist. But what the Bible says about Obama might be the wrong question to ask.
  • Double Meanings of Words & Chunk Light Tuna
    Words may have double meanings. Humor writers and poets use double meanings to tell jokes or offer readers with several possible interpretations. My reflection on this technique started with an advertisement for chunk light tuna.
  • The Church's Nativity Scene
    This Nativity haiku poem captures the look of a manger scene set up in front of a church. Maybe as you read, you'll even see the essence of the Nativity story itself.
  • Resources for Choosing the Right Word
    Whatever kind of writing you produce, choosing the right word is an important task. The right word can affect reader comprehension and emotion, as well as your credibility and effectiveness. Consider these resources for choosing the right word.
  • Book Review: Powers by John B. Olson
    In John Olson's Powers, we find two unlikely partners. Mariutza: Gypsy girl raised in a swamp. Never seen the city. Jazz: Musician. Thrives on city life. The two are thrown together when the men who murdered Mari's grandfather come after Jazz.
  • Book Review: Watch Over Me by Christa Parrish
    Watch Over Me, by Christa Parrish, depicts Ben, who recently returned injured from a tour in Afghanistan. What his wife doesn't know is that his missing toes are only the beginning of his injuries. Their marriage hasn't been the same since his return.
  • How to Pray About the Fort Hood Shooting
    A shooting on the Fort Hood army base? I turned up the volume on the news broadcast and stared. Over the next few days, I struggled to make sense of the updates on the Fort Hood shooting.
  • Book Review: The Dopple Ganger Chronicles by G. P. Taylor
    The Dopple Ganger Chronicles, by bestselling author G. P. Taylor, zeroes in on the lives of several teenagers at Isambard Dunstan's School for Wayward Children. Sadie and Saskia Dopple's mother left them at the school.
  • Book Review: Camel Rider by Prue Mason
    A twelve-year-old Australian boy lives in the Middle Eastern city of Abubai. Although he enjoys living on a compound and has friends of various nationalities, his parents plan to send him home for school. But when a bomb drops on Abudai, plans change.
  • Book Review: Words Unspoken by Elizabeth Musser
    In the eighties, a depressed high school graduate blames herself for the traffic accident that killed her mother. To recover her confidence, Lissa takes driving lessons. The instructor helps her learn to drive and also to work through her grief.
  • Three Common Punctuation and Grammar Mistakes
    In my work as an editor, I have observed a number of common punctuation and grammar mistakes. Another sharp reader can help catch mistakes you miss. Even so, self-editing is an important step in the writing process.
  • Book Review: The Cross Examination of Oliver Finney by Randy Singer
    A terminally ill judge faces his last few months. In an effort to make those months really count and reach the next generation, Judge Finney turns to TV. A new reality show proposes putting members of various major faiths on trial.
  • Free Hanukkah Cross Stitch Patterns
    If you've looked for Hanukkah cross stitch patterns, you know they are not easy to find. You get even fewer results when you narrow your choices to free Hanukkah cross stitch patterns. Here's a list of free cross stitch patterns for Hanukkah.
  • Book Review: Seeing Things by Patti Hill
    Seeing Things is exactly what Birdie does, though not in the usual manner. Her macular degeneration makes her see things that aren't there. As a result, when Birdie breaks her ankle, she's forced recuperates at her grown son's house.
  • Book Review: Real Church by Larry Crabb
    In Real Church, Crabb admits his disappointment with the typical American church pattern. He explains his loss of interest in going to church and proposes that what God defines as church and pastoring is different from what the West has created.
  • How to Use Redbox Automated Movie Rentals
    If you've never used Redbox for movie rentals, let me assure you it's an easy process. The Redbox kiosks take you through the process step by step. Here's an overview to help you know what to expect.
  • What to Do If Redbox Gives You the Wrong Movie
    If Redbox gives you the wrong movie, what do you do? Redbox offers automated movie rentals at kiosks in numerous locations. Some people may fear that lack of on-site staff means poor customer service.
  • Book Review: BoneMan's Daughters by Ted Dekker
    An intelligence officer leaves his family yet again for redeployment to Iraq. Though Ryan Evans continues to support them financially, he's a husband and father in name only. After a bomb destroys Ryan's convoy, a radical Muslim captures him.
  • Book Review: The Lost Virtue of Happiness by Moreland and Issler
    The modern understanding of happiness implies a pleasurable emotional high that proceeds from good circumstances. But Moreland and Issler define happiness as a life of virtue and character. This definition shapes their discussion of the disciplines.
  • Affordable Themed Gift Baskets for Kids
    Gift baskets for kids can be cute but expensive. By making your own, you can select each item personally and stay within whatever cost limits you set. Use these tips to create your own budget-friendly gift baskets for kids.
  • Free Stitching Patterns for Stockings
    You can use Christmas stitching patterns and charts to personalize your family's stockings. To get started on your search for suitable designs, check out these free charts I like as stitching patterns for stockings.
  • Ten Free Knitting Patterns for Stockings
    The Internet has created a place ripe for sharing free Christmas knitting patterns. If you're looking for stocking knitting patterns, check out this list of ten free patterns I find attractive.
  • The Best Books I've Read This Year
    The best books I've read this year include three fiction and three nonfiction titles. In the past twelve months, I've read and reviewed a fair amount of books. If you read nothing else I recommend, I hope you read these.
  • Stress-Free Christmas Shopping: This is Your Year
    Interested in making Christmas shopping stress free? Tips for stress-free shopping often include making a list, shopping early in the day, and giving gift cards. These are good tips for stress-free Christmas shopping, but I encourage cutting back.
  • Assorted Thanksgiving Poems
    A collection of three Thanksgiving poems, both rhyming and haiku, silly and serious.
    Thanksgiving Day-
    Huroo! Hurray!
  • Hotel Review: Homewood Suites in Maumee, Ohio
    The best hotel (translation: "memorable accommodations") I've stayed in was the Homewood Suites in Maumee, Ohio. One of the most comfortable hotels I've experienced, it offers a lots of amenities, so it's also one of the best lodging values I've seen.
  • 5 Strangest Things I've Read This Year
    I have encountered some of the strangest things in my reading this year. Here are the top five I've read (in both Christian fiction and non-fiction). Read on for everything from Waylon Jennings to vampires.
  • How to Write a Thanksgiving Dinner Prayer
    Afraid you'll be called on to lead the family in a Thanksgiving prayer before dinner? Avoid dry mouth and brain freeze by following these steps to craft your Thanksgiving dinner prayer ahead of time.
  • Ten Things I'm Thankful for This Thanksgiving
    The past couple years have been tough for a number of folks. Remembering the things we have to be thankful for is a good exercise to counteract the fear that often accompanies hard times. Here are ten things I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving season.
  • Book Review: Painted Dresses by Patricia Hickman
    A failed wife travels to her father's home for his funeral and a somber family reunion. Gaylen ponders how to use the inheritance their father left them to help her not-right-in-the-head sister; soon, however, this question takes the back burner.
  • Book Review: 90 Days to a Fantastic Marriage by David Hawkins
    After I began to read 90 Days to a Fantastic Marriage, I soon discovered it revolves around the concept of "soul mates." In this book, Hawkins claims you can turn your spouse into your soul mate by following his twelve-week plan.
  • Book Review: Just Beyond the Clouds by Karen Kingsbury
    A passionate teacher enjoys her work but can't help thinking of the wedding anniversary she should be celebrating. She funnels her disappointment into energy for her students. Elle Dalton teaches adults with Down Syndrome.
  • Book Review: Fearless by Max Lucado
    In Fearless, Lucado discusses matters that lie close to our hearts. Sample the particular fears he discusses in this book: the fear of insignificance, failure at parenting, worst-case scenarios, violence, death, and global disaster, among others.
  • Book Review: Veiled Freedom by J. M. Windle
    Twenty-four, single female, blond hair. Amy Mallory couldn't stick out more in Afghanistan's culture. Desperately in need of an ally, a bombing on the streets of Kabul brings her into contact with security contractor Steve Wilson.
  • Book Review: Dying Declaration by Randy Singer
    A father prays over his feverish toddler for several days. Thomas's church teaches their members to demonstrate their faith in God's power to heal by refusing to see doctors, visit hospitals, or take medication.
  • Book Review: True for You but Not for Me by Paul Copan
    Several hours on a plane provides ample time to converse with others or to eavesdrop on juicy conversations. During this particular ride, I really wasn't trying to eavesdrop.
  • Like a Sword: A Short Story About a Letter
    She had not been expecting a letter. Which was a good thing. Mail probably wouldn't be coming tomorrow.
  • Book Review: When I Get Married by Jerusha Clark
    By the time we'd reached our second anniversary, my husband and I had experienced a number of stressful situations. We weren't idealists by any means. Even so, struggles, disappointments, and frustrations came.
  • How to Build Healthy Brown Bag Lunches for Your Kids
    Healthy brown bag lunches? Yes, those words can exist together. Read about the basic pattern for healthy brown bag lunches, over-sugared kids, sample menus, and kids who eat brown bag lunches.
  • Book Review: Religions of the Stars by Richard Abanes
    Religions of the Stars explains the basic beliefs of several religions made popular by celebrities, including New Age beliefs, Mormonism, Buddhism, Scientology, Kabbalah, and the wide variety of beliefs categorized as the Occult.
  • Book Review: Fireflies in December by Jennifer Erin Valent
    A strong-minded thirteen-year-old knows her summer won't be good when the class bully arrives at her birthday party. When the kids visit the local swimming hole, minus any adult supervision, the bully holds her under the water.
  • Book Review: The Gift of Work by Bill Heatley
    Facing burnout at work? The Gift of Work addresses this problem by explaining how to implement spiritual disciplines at work. Heatley explains how discipleship should transform the Christian's workplace from exhausting to exciting and fulfilling.
  • Book Review: Vanish by Tom Pawlik
    An established lawyer finds everything about his life suddenly turn strange. Conner thinks strangers are staring at him. Then he notices a man working on the building across from Conner's office. Conner becomes convinced the worker is spying on him.
  • Woman Finds Success on Etsy with Food Patterns
    Like many other crafters today, Amy Lim makes money from her work by selling items through her shops on Etsy. Her crochet patterns use simple stitches and basic yarn to create replicas of popular foods.
  • Book Review: Between Wyomings by Ken Mansfield
    Ken Mansfield once worked with music celebrities, including the Beatles, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Dolly Parton, and more. In Between Wyomings, he tells how he lost everything, but at his lowest point, found new life.
  • Book Review: Shade by John B. Olson
    Shade depicts strange episodes that leave a grad student wondering whether she's schizophrenic. Her science-driven mind accepts her diagnosis. But her faith allows for experiences that fall outside the realm of "normal."
  • Book Review: The Gnostic Mystery by Randy Davila
    A nominal Catholic, Jack visits his old college friend, who now lives in Jerusalem. Although he hopes to spark interest in the faith he never took seriously, Jack's experiences soon lead him into a new line of thinking.
  • Book Review: I'll Make You an Offer by Michael Franzese
    In I'll Make You an Offer, Franzese provides business tips, backed by stories from his former life in the mob.
  • Book Review: Field of Blood by Eric Wilson
    In Field of Blood, by Eric Wilson, a young man accidentally breaks into an ancient burial site in Israel's Akeldama Field. He sets loose a terror that costs him his life. Meanwhile, a girl in Romania . . .
  • The White Moth
    The white lady sits, dressed in lush finery
    tailored to her sleek fuzzy body.
    Puffed rings of fine white fur encircling the abdomen,
    coarsening and tapering near the head.
  • Father's Day Card Messages
    Writing Father's Day card messages can be difficult for those who have a hard time talking openly with their fathers.
  • Unique Graduation Quotes
    Here are ten graduation quotes you probably won't find on other lists. None speak about ceremonies, diplomas, or caps and gowns. But they do address themes common to many graduates who are poised to change the world, but not exactly sure how to do it.
  • Graduation Gift Book Suggestions
    Cash, check, or gift card: money is a standard graduation gift. But for a special graduate, you might wish to give something more.
  • Riven, by Jerry B. Jenkins: Book Review
    In Riven, a high school student with an absent dad, a negligent mother, and a bad-boy attitude fails at everything he does-until he discovers acting.
  • Buy a Valentine's Day Gift with a Religious Twist
    If you're looking for a Valentine's Day gift that communicates your love as well as God's place in your relationship, you may wish to consider one of the following gifts for your beloved.
  • Valentine's Day Card Messages
    A Valentine's Day card can be the perfect way to remind someone you care. If you wish to write a personal message but need a little inspiration, check out these customizable Valentine's Day card messages.
  • Cutting Costs in College
    Cutting costs in college, as in the rest of life, reduces the burden that finances may cast. By making some changes in your college plans, you can whittle down the cost of your education.
  • How to Make a Crochet Heart Card
    Construct this easy crochet heart card when you need an extra-special way to show someone you care.
  • Bible Verses About God's Love
    On Valentine's Day, we focus on the love we share with those of whom we are especially fond, whether girlfriends or boyfriends, children, spouses, or dear friends. Why not consider the love we share with God, too?
  • Typer Shark : A Free Typing Game
    Typer Shark, a free typing game offered by PopCap Games, probably won't teach your children to type, but it will help them practice skills they have already learned.
  • We Pray in Faith for the Hemorrhaging
    Dear God, We feel like we're hemorrhaging in a million different ways. We each have a different story, but we're all hurting.
  • Top 2009 New Year's Resolutions for Praying People
    We all know the old New Year's resolutions that people make every year to live healthier lifestyles, but perhaps 2009 can be the year that we think about the wider world and what our prayers can mean for it.
  • Top 5 Christmas Gift Cards for the Christian Reader
    After much thought, you may select a book for a Christmas gift which the reader already owns or has read. Gift cards can provide the perfect solution because recipients may pick their own reading material.
  • Top 5 Christmas Gift Cards for Craft Nuts
    Supply stashes, numerous unfinished projects, or natural craft-store radars may betray a craft nut's status. Do you know a craft nut you'd like to treat for Christmas?
  • Christian Songs for a Christmas Party
    When planning a Christmas party, you may find music a difficult element to settle. Especially if you plan a Christian-themed Christmas party, you may find that many popular Christmas songs mention nothing about Jesus.
  • More like Christ
    Poetry. Jesus, You are strong.
    You prayed before You preached.
    Jesus, You are compassionate.
    You healed the suffering leper.
  • Best Stocking Stuffers for Retail Workers
    Many times, families use small, inexpensive items as stocking stuffers. For a family member who works in retail, you can prepare a stocking full of helpful gifts that address some of the common challenges of retail work.
  • Best AC Content on Christmas Decorations
    On Associated Content, writers share their ideas for unique, affordable, kid-friendly, themed, or eco-friendly Christmas decorations. Here's some of the best and most helpful content.
  • Psalm of the Trees
    Poetry.
    Their dance has begun.
    Prancing and swaying, rocking and shifting . . . .
  • Cooking for Two: How to Avoid Waste
    With everything that spoils or goes to waste, sometimes cooking for two doesn't stack up especially cheap. But you can master the skill of cooking small meals and learn to avoid waste at the same time.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 5:8-10
    We look at someone else's income, job, spouse, children, or body, and we think, "Why can't I have that?"
  • Top 8 Etsy Shops for Toddler Clothes
    If you are looking for handmade or unique clothing for your toddler or for a gift, check out these top 8 Etsy shops for toddler clothes.
  • Book Review: Dogwood by Chris Fabry
    In the hills of West Virginia lies a small town called Dogwood. Tragedy plucks the life out of people here, because everyone knows who are you are, and everyone knows what you've done.
  • Book Review: The Great Omission by Dallas Willard
    In The Great Omission, Dallas Willard addresses the problem of discipleship in the modern church.
  • Restaurant Review: BD's Mongolian Grill
    At BD's Mongolian Grill, patrons consume one type of main dish - stir fry. But each diner combines a wide variety of ingredients to create a unique plate that matches their tastes.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 5:1-7
    Isaiah relates a short parable about a vineyard, a diligent owner, and a poor harvest. Many years later, Jesus teaches with a similar analogy.
  • Book Review: Infidel by Ted Dekker
    In this second novel of "The Lost Books" series, Dekker picks up the story told in Chosen, on the very night that the first book ends.
  • Book Review: Chosen by Ted Dekker
    This first novel in Dekker's "The Lost Books" series resumes the story Dekker shared in his novels Black, Red, and White, also known as the "Circle Trilogy."
  • Book Review: Heaven by Randy Alcorn
    "The next time you hear someone say, 'We can't begin to imagine what Heaven will be like,' you'll be able to tell them, 'I can.'" So reads the back cover copy -- in its entirety -- of Heaven, a non-fiction work by Randy Alcorn.
  • Book Review: The Oath by Frank Peretti
    A college professor turns investigator after his brother is mauled to death.
  • Review of Isaiah 3:16-4:6
    The prophet Isaiah describes God's glorious plan which ends in complete restoration for God's people.
  • How to Talk to Your Child About Dating
    The dreaded day has come. Your child is interested in dating. You can have a successful conversation.
  • How to Talk to Your Parents About Dating
    If you anticipate a sensitive conversation with your parents about dating, check out these tips to ease the discomfort.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 4:2-6
    Another passage about the women of Jerusalem, but this time we have a glorious end to a bleak beginning.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:24-4:1
    Seven women will plead with the same man to marry them all? Yes, it's in the Bible, but it's not a happy story, even for the man.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:18-23
    The women of Jerusalem have replaced their almighty Creator God with a god fashioned of their own beauty. For all their trouble in collecting fashionable items, what have they gained?
  • Review of Ted Dekker's Novel Saint
    A man awakes to find himself bound to a bed, with his wife crying beside him. At least, he thinks she's his wife. He can't really remember who he is, how he got here, or why these people want him.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:16-17
    Does God have the right to go around smashing everyone's pride? Is that what a God of love would do?
  • Review of Isaiah 3:1-15
    God displays His power in our lives by transforming chaos and death into order and life. Yet He wants us to use this very same power to influence others positively.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:13-15
    God reminds the leaders that He will not ignore their abuse of the people He's entrusted to their care.
  • Review of Ted Dekker's Novel Showdown
    Paradise, Colorado, is anything but a metropolis. Young Johnny Drake and his old friend Cecil Marshal occupy the only bench in town the day a stranger walks into Paradise.
  • Review of Ted Dekker's Novel Skin
    Wendy, a cult escapee, finds herself thrown together with four strangers in a game for her life. But is there something happening beyond the skin of her world?
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:12
    Even leaders we might describe as unskilled at leadership usually still manage to exert influence over their followers by some method. Their character and motives determine whether this influence benefits or harms their followers.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:10-11
    "We reap what we sow." This well-known piece of wisdom comes straight from the Bible and applies equally to everyone. But sometimes we only see part of the story.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:8-9
    Isaiah revisits Sodom, a city God destroys when less than ten God-fearing people may be found there.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:6-7
    When earthly leaders disappoint us, the best thing we can do is to allow that disappointment to sharpen our longing for the reign of King Jesus.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:4-5
    When three waves of exile erode Judah's leadership, the nation quickly weakens. But God has a plan.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 3:1-3
    Do you trust God? Should you trust God? The answers to these questions are critical to the Christian's life.
  • Summary of Isaiah 2
    Christian theories about the future of the Israelite nation abound. For the most part, these theories build on one of two main thoughts.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:22
    In the previous lesson, we discussed the wrath of God and its final result upon the people. In this lesson, we will consider the source of their salvation.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:19-21
    Our next passage from Isaiah contains an interesting bit of irony. Irony deals with situations where expectations and reality contradict each other.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:12-18
    For those who proudly set themselves up against God, He will prove to be a formidable foe.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:10-11
    God meets with Moses on top of Mt. Sinai, while the people stay below, behind boundaries. He warns that if they even touch the mountain, transformed into holy ground because of God's presence, they will surely die.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:6-9
    God doesn't allow His children to suffer under foreign oppression for no reason.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:5
    Invitations are wonderful things. You sort through a stack of mail and find an invitation nestled between junk mail.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:3-4
    Worldwide peace. We never stop talking about it, but we never attain it. Yet, according to Isaiah, it will one day envelop our world for one simple reason.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 2:1-2
    The second chapter of Isaiah begins with an introduction similar to the first. He says that his vision of things to come concerns Judah and Jerusalem (v. 1). However, in the next verse, Isaiah speaks not only of the temple but also of all nations.
  • Summary of Isaiah 1
    Picture a house within a city. You sit in that house day after day. You move around within that house and its rooms day after day. For a while, you never really think much about life outside your house.
  • Review of Ted Dekker's Adam
    Daniel Clark is no dummy. As a 35-year-old, he earns his doctorate. After five years of tours and lectures and two books behind him, he requests a reassignment from the FBI.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:29-31
    In the last lesson, we reviewed God's offer of redemption to those willing to receive it. In this lesson, we will read about the future of those who aren't willing to receive the offered redemption.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:27-28
    We have already discussed how redemption restores things to their design. In these next two verses of Isaiah, we notice a further tidbit of wisdom concerning this restoration.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:21-26
    The prophets sometimes refer to Israel or Judah as the Lord's bride or His wife. Rather than a literal term, marriage serves in these cases as a metaphor for the lasting commitment that exists between God and His people.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:18-20
    I don't exaggerate when I say that, during my school years, I wrote hundreds of essays. Among other types, I wrote persuasive essays.
  • Home Decor for Horse Lovers: Three Easy Projects
    With a little time and minimal expense, you can create decorations for your home that reflect your fascination with horses. Or you can create a personal gift for the horse lover in your life.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:10-17
    This passage contrasts the religious conventions of the people with the obedient life God desires. Even though the people carry out many of the formal practices of their religion as commanded by God, God condemns their worship.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:7-9
    A misconception among some Christians is that God has different sides of His character that almost oppose one another. Depending upon the situation, He acts within a certain side of His character. This idea simply isn't true.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:5-6
    Judah's rebellion becomes a monster that Judah can no longer control. That's the nature of sin.
  • How to Choose the Color of Your Carpet
    If you already have a decor item that you love, the easiest thing to do is build your room around that piece. Choose the sofa, paint, and carpet to match that special piece.
  • Lesson on Isaiah 1:4
    In the previous lesson, we discovered the rebellion of God's people against Him. Isaiah doesn't leave the matter there. He can't.
  • Introduction to Isaiah
    In Isaiah 1:1-3, we immediately see that the relationship between God and His people is not healthy. They have made some choices with all the poison of a child who screams at Mommy or Daddy, "I hate you! Leave me alone. I hate you!!"
  • How to Clean Your Smelly Refrigerator
    You don't have all day to spring clean your kitchen. And you certainly don't keep Cinderella locked away in your kitchen cupboard. Never fear. Even if you're no housekeeper, you can clean up this mess quite easily.
  • Review of Neutrogena's Sensitive Skin Sunblock Lotion
    Most sunscreens claim that they are "hypo-allergenic." This term simply means the product supposedly produces fewer allergic reactions than other products.
  • Review of Ted Dekker's Novel Three
    Kevin Parson is an innocuous figure, a first-year seminary student who fumbles with basic cell phone technology and buries himself in books, particularly novels, of all kinds. But he has secrets about his past that he'd prefer to keep in the past.
  • A Time to Dance: Review of Karen Kingsbury's Novel
    John and Abby Reynolds have fallen in love. They have gotten married. They have raised kids together. Their daughter is getting married. And they are getting a divorce.
  • How to Make Personal Graduation Stationery
    Gone are the days when you have to buy a pack of 25 cards just because you need one or two more. Make your own stationery and print only as many as you need. If you run out and need more, you don't have to run to the store or place another order. Just click a button!
  • Three Fun Ways to Reuse Your Graduation Tassel
    Tired of seeing graduation tassels hung over rearview mirrors? Keep reading for some alternate ways to display or reuse your tassel.
  • Background on the Book of Isaiah
    The Biblical book of Isaiah contains some rich poetical passages. But placing the book in its historical context can greatly enhance your understanding. Read this article to get a basic background framework for Isaiah.
  • What to Write in Your Mother's Day Card
    You bought a card. One with flowers on the front and a nice poem inside. Now you're sitting at home with a pen in hand, poised to sign your name.
  • Bible Verses for Mother's Day
    Use Mother's Day as an opportunity to let your mother know how much you appreciate her. It doesn't always take an expensive gift or an elaborate plan to do that.
  • Review of Charles Spurgeon's The Soul Winner
    Victorian-era Britain. Think Charles Dickens, Charles Darwin. But do you think of Charles Spurgeon? Although he wasn't the pastor of one of today's mega-churches, he routinely preached to crowds of thousands.
  • Pay Attention in Church
    If your mind is a little prone to wander during your church service, take action! Read this article for tips that will help you pay better attention during the service.
  • Review of Ted Dekker's Novel Obsessed
    If you find the greatest treasure in the world, is it really worth risking everything to possess? Ted Dekker's novel Obsessed introduces a Los Angeles realtor who becomes caught up in an obsession that is far more dangerous than he imagines.

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