Laura Ballard
I am an intern in Marriage and Family Therapy and working toward licensure in MFT and PC. I have a BS in psychology and sociology.
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Lactational Amennorrhea Method of Birth ControlIf hormonal contraception while breastfeeding makes you nervous, try the Lactational Amenorrhea Method.
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Finding Childcare with Care.comCare.com connects care seekers with nannies, babysitters, pet sitters,tutors and other care providers.
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BzzAgent.com And Word of Mouth AdvertisingBzzagent.com offers companies with an important type of honest advertising through consumers.
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Organize Your Family Life with Cozicentral.comCozicentral.com offers an excellent program for organizing your family.
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Withdrawal Method of Contraception: How it WorksThe withdrawal method of contraception is effective when used correctly.
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Divorce Advice and Support at ENotAlone.comFind support and advice for a number of life issues at eNotAlone.com
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Vitamin D and Cancer PreventionVitamin D is helpful in the prevent of cancer and the best source of vitamin D is the sun. -
My Five Favorite Suave ProductsSuave helps me to feel beautiful on a budget. -
Is Natural Family Planning Right for You?Natural Family Planning takes work. Are you up for the challenge? -
Does Hydroxycut Work?Hydroxycut is labeled as an appetite suppressant. Read on to see if it worked for me.
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Lose Weight with My-Calorie-Counter.comWith a few free features, My-Calorie-Counter.com cannot compare to Sparkspeople.com -
Unique Baby Shower Gift IdeasForget bibs and bottles, and check out these unique baby shower gift ideas instead. -
How Natural Family Planning WorksBody awareness is vital to the success of Natural Family Planning -
Scrubbing Bubbles Flushable Cleaning Wipes: Convenient Way to Clean Your BathroomScrubbing Bubbles Flushable Cleaning wipes are convenient, but are they worth it?
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Tips and Opportunities for Making Money on MoolaThere are several ways to make money on Moola. Playing games is not the most lucrative way.
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How to Make a Nursing NecklaceA nursing necklace provides visual stimulation for nursing babies. -
Getting Kids to Brush Their Teeth: Dr. Fresh's Firefly Tooth BrushA thorough toothbrush is possible with Dr. Fresh's Firefly toothbrush. -
How to Break a Bad HabitIf you have a bad habit that you want to get rid of, here are a few tips. -
What is Afterschooling: Supplementing Your Child's EducationAfterschooling is a way to connect with your children and teach them after school hours. -
The Effect of Hormones During the Menstrual CycleEver wonder why you feel the way you do at certain times of your menstrual cycle? Read on to find out the answers to your questions. -
How to Clean a Bicycle: Removing Rust, Dirt, Etc.Find out how to take care of your bicycle so that it will last. -
Inexpensive Eyeglasses: Zenni OpticalZenni Optical provides quality inexpensive eyeglasses. -
How to Remove Hard Water DepositsHard water deposits are difficult to look at, but not difficult to remove. Try these tips! -
How to Prevent and Remove Mildew in Your HomeMildew prevention is best, but removal can be easy with a few tips. -
How to Clean LeatherKnowing how to clean your favorite leather products is important to the life and look of those products.
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How to Clean Cutting Boards and Keep Them Bacteria FreeCutting boards can be dangerous if not properly cleaned. Here are a few tips for keeping cutting boards safe for use.
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How to Remove Chewing GumWith a little time and effort, these chewing gum removal tips work.
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How to Remove Ink Stains From Carpet, Clothing and LeatherNo need to panic! Follow these easy ink stain removal tips.
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Spring Cleaning Tips: How to Clean Windows in Your HomeCleaning windows takes time and effort, but it doesn't have to take a lot of supplies.
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How to Clean a MicrowaveTo clean a microwave, steam is your friend.
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How to Clean Patio FurnitureWhen the weather begins to warm it is time to clean patio furniture and get it ready for use once again. It is a good idea to clean patio furniture once in the Autumn and once in the Spring.
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How to Remove Crayon MarksThere are a few ways to remove crayons marks that don't quite make it on to paper.
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How to Clean an AquariumThere are a few rules and tips that are essential for a clean aquarium.
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How to Remove Candle WaxLearn how to removed candle wax from carpets, tables, tablecloths and dishes.
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How to Clean an Air ConditionerCleaning large and small window units and central air conditioning is important for correct functioning of the units.
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Is Dorm Life Right for You?Dorm life has pros and cons. Learn what they are too make this important decision
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Why Should You Buy Fair Trade Coffee?There are several reasons to purchase fair trade certified products. Find out what fair trade entails in this article.
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Sibling Arguments: How to Stop Children from Fighting with Each OtherProactive parenting plays a big role in teaching children how to interact properly.
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Happiness as a Stay at Home MomWith a few tips from another stay at home mom, happiness as a stay at home is attainable.
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Free Summer Activities in Auburn and OpelikaEach summer there are several free summer activities in Auburn and Opelika.
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Why People KillAfter studying why people kill in a criminology course, these are my thoughts about why people kill.
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Separate Master BedroomsSeparate master bedrooms are a growing trend.
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Review of the Dyson DC14 Drive Vacuum CleanerThe Dyson DC14 Drive is my best vacuum cleaner purchase ever.
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Acuvue Advanced for AstigmatismToric lenses are notoriously uncomfortable but Acuvue Advanced for Astigmatism are very comfortable.
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Should You Stay at Home or Work Outside of the Home?The choice can be a difficult one to make and there are pros and cons on each side of the working mom/stay at home mom decision.
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Improving Race RelationsWhat are the keys to improving relations in the United States? Read on for my opinion.
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My Philosophy of Education: Student Centered LearningUnschooling is ideal, in my opinion, but student centered learning in public schools is important.
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Getting Rid of Your Baby BellyDiastasis is the separating of the abdominal muscles, usually occurring during pregnancy.
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How to Avoid Over-Scheduling and Choose the Important Activities for PreschoolersThere are many great activities available for preschoolers and choosing from them is an important task for parents.
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Top Ten Gift Ideas for Stay at Home MomsStay at home moms deserve a little appreciate for their hard work throughout the year.
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Natural Cleaning MethodsNatural cleaning methods are safer and save you money!
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Heart Disease in WomenPrevention is key when it comes to women and heart disease.
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Reap the Benefits of Dried BeansWith a little planning, anyone can cook dried beans.
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Getting Rest with a BabyWith a little flexibility, you can get rest during the day with a baby.
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Anti-Aging Product Ingredients: Ferulic Acid, Mandelic Acid, Gluconic Acid, and Lactobionic AcidCertain acids, derived from foods, help the skin to fight aging
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Tips on Choosing Eye Glasses Frames: Find the Right Pair for Your FaceChoosing eye glasses frames that are right for your face is important if you want to look great in your glasses. It is important to take into consideration your face shape, eye brow shape and your coloring before choosing eyeglasses frames.
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Finding Your Color SeasonYour color season depends on more than just your hair and eye color.
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Super Foods: Fourteen Very Healthy FoodsSuper foods are delicious and nutritious!
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PseudohypoparathyroidismPseudohypoparathyroidism is a rare but treatable condition.
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Tonka Toughest Mighty Dump TruckThis bright yellow truck can take whatever your kids can dish out.
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Making Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip CookiesWith a few tips, anyone can make soft and chewy chocolate chip cookies at home.
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Preparing for Disability - Get CoverageDisability coverage is important and there are several considerations when preparing for disability.
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Kodak Easyshare C340The Kodak Easyshare C340 is a great camera for amateurs.
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Safe Food StorageFind out which foods should not be frozen and how to safely freeze and refrigerator leftovers and meals prepared ahead of time.
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Breastfeeding and Low Sex DriveHormones play a huge role in sex drive and nursing moms have high levels of sex drive lowering hormones.
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Finding a CounselorThere are a few questions to ask a potential couselor before settling on his or her services.
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Finding a Pediatrician in Opelika, AlabamaWith a great facility and wonderful doctors and nurses, the Pediatric Clinic is highly recommended for the Auburn-Opelika area.
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Tide and Downy Simple PleasuresTide and Downy Simple Pleasures creates a long lasting scent with matching laundry detergent and fabric softener.
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Getting Rid of Cellulite - An Overview of Cellulite Riding TechniquesCellulite cannot be completely done away with but there are treatments available to help diminish the appearance of cellulite.
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Older Moms Vs. Younger MomsIt seems that both older and younger moms hold to judgments about each other.
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BlackBerry Addiction"BlackBerry abuse" can cause physical and mental health problems.
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Pluto is No Longer One of the Nine PlanetsScientists have decided that Pluto is better classified as a dwarf planet instead of a true planet.
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Kids Clothes Connection Consignment SaleKids Clothes Connections is a binannual consignment sale for kids clothes, toys and other items.
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Spirited and High Needs ChildrenWith careful disciplining the high needs child can be taught correct behaviour without damage to his or her vibrant personality.
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Organize Your Life with Help from OrganizedHome.comOrganizedHome.com has many helpful tools for "CEOs of the home".
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Fruits and VegetablesA healthy diet will include fruits and vegetables in five different colors each day.
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Dietary and Nutrition Guidelines for ChildrenChildren have different dietary needs than do adults.
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Organic Foods on a BudgetWith knowledge and careful planning, organic food can fit into the budget.
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Auburn Area ParksHickory Dickory Parks is one fo the best kid-friendly parks in Auburn, Alabama
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The Third Trimester of PregnancyThough it may be uncomfortable and seem long, there are ways to cope with the final weeks of pregnancy.
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What to Expect During the Second Trimester of PregnancyThe second trimester of pregnancy is often the easiest and most exciting trimester of pregnancy
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What to Expect During the First Trimester of PregnancyFrom the symptoms to the prenatal appointments, find out what to expect during the first trimester of pregnancy.
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Sparkpeople.com for Weight LossSparkPeople.com is a free weight loss website that offers meal plans, nutritional and exercise tracking.
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Lose Weight with FitDay.comFitDay.com is a free weight loss website with many helpful features.
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Tomato WormsGetting rid of tomato worms doesn't have to involve unsafe chemicals.
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Ocean Wonders Aquarium Take-Along SwingThe Ocean Wonders Aquarium Take-Along Swing is an easy to use travel swing from the Ocean Wonders line by Fisher-Price.
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Graco SnugRide Infant Car SeatThe Graco Snugride is rated highly for safety and is easy to use.
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Britax Roundabout Car SeatThe Britax Roundabout is one of the safest convertible car seats on the market.
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Britax Marathon Car SeatThe Britax Marathon is a bigger version of the Britax Roundabout with it's weight limit of 65 pounds.
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RU-486 and Clostridium SordelliiMedical abortions in which part of the RU-486 regimen is administered vaginally can cause infection and death in women harboring the bacterium Clostridium sordellii.
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Breastfeeding During PregnancyBreastfeeding during pregnancy is possible with a few considerations.
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Inflammatory Breast CancerInflammatory Breast Cancer is an agressive cancer that needs medical attention at the first sign or symptom.
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Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle SwingThe Ocean Wonders Aquarium Cradle Swing allows for the entertainment of baby or the soothing of baby with it's many featuers.
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Fuzzi Bunz Cloth DiapersFuzzi Bunz diapers are an easy to use, durable cloth, pocket diaper.
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White Cloud DiapersWhite Cloud diapers seem to hold up well and cost less than other brand name diapers.
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Huggies Supreme DiapersHuggies Supreme diapers are too expensive and too ineffective against leaks to be used in this household again.
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Huggies DiapersHuggies diapers performed below average when I tried them on each of my three children.
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*Parent's Choice DiapersParent's Choice diapers have the quality of brand name diapers at a super low price.
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Luvs DiapersLuvs diapers offer the quality of more expensive diapers but at an affordable price.
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Pampers Cruisers DiapersPamper Cruisers diapers are a comfortable diaper that allows babies and toddlers to move without restriction.
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*Pampers Swaddlers DiapersPampers Swaddlers are a sweet smelling, quilted diaper for tiny babies.
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Pampers Baby Dry DiapersThese pleasently scented diapers are great for stopping leaks and keeping baby comfortable.
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Getting Rid of Dust Mites in the HomeDust mites cause allergies in many people. Keeping them at bay is possible with a little effort.
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Distance LearningDistance learning is a great way to earn a degree but is not right for everyone.
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Baby Magic CompleteThis new line from Baby Magic is sweet smelling and does an excellent job of cleaning and replenishing the skin of babies and young children.
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Easy Camping Recipes, Including Grilled Peanut Butter Sandwiches and Burger BowlsWhile camping anyone can make easy and delicious meals using the heat from a campfire.
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Lakeview Preschool AdventuresI highly recommend this wonderful, Christian based preschool program because of my positive experience with it.
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Fun with Your GrandchildrenBeat the heat and have fun with your grandchildren doing crafts that teach them their family history!
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Cervical CancerLater this month a new vaccine for the prevention of cervical cancer will be made available.
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Child-led WeaningChild-led weaning is a rewarding experience when the mother is prepared for any obstacles that may come her way.
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Care of the Uncircumcised PenisThere is little care needed for an infant's intact penis.
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Homemade Baby FoodMaking homemade baby food doesn't have to be time consuming or confusing.
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Coaching Preschool SoccerHaving fun is the most important part of preschool soccer!
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Home Pregnancy TestsGetting the correct answer to the "Am I Pregnant?" question is made simpler when you know how home pregnancy tests work.
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What is Encopresis?Encopresis can occur in toddlers as well as older children.
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Cooking OilsFinding and using the correct cooking oil is easy for even the least seasoned cook!
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Finding Your Parenting StyleDon't try to fit your parenting into a mold not comfortable for your family!
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Quick Dinner IdeasQuick dinner ideas are plentiful and reduce the stress of meal preparation in busy times.
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Inexpensive Summer Fun for ChildrenSummer fun for children does not have to involve lots of travel or expense.
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Organization Tips for Stay at Home MomsHomemaking with young children doesn't have to be so difficult!
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Tandem NursingPregnancy and a new baby doesn't have to mean the end of nursing for an older sibling.
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Nursing a NewbornNursing a newborn is not always easy, but the problems can be conquered.
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Make Your Own Yummy Summer SmoothiesSummer smoothies are a wonderful fruit treat!
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Two Under ThreeAdjusting to life as a mother of two was more difficult than I'd imagined!
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Gestalt PsychologyThe word "gestalt", for which there is no exact English equivalent, most closely translates to mean united or meaningful whole. Humans rely on perception of their environment coupled with preconceived knowledge in order to make sense of things.
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Was Mary Magdalene the Wife of Jesus?Much attention has been given lately to Mary Magdalene and her relationship with Jesus. Controversy exists over whether or not she may have actually been the wife of Jesus
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A Study of Ephesiansprovides Christians with a blueprint for living a Christ-like life and a guide for relationships with our church family.
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The Prospect of Life on MarsThe prospect of life on Mars has always fascinated me. The promising evidence of life on Mars that has been discovered includes methane, magnetite crystals, and clues from meteorite ALH84001 that was discovered in Antarctica in 1984.