Hopeful Spirit hosts the weekly meme, In "other" Words, exploring a quote from Max Lucado, author of "It's Not About Me:" “Don’t blame suffering the world on the anger of God. He’s not mad; he didn’t mess up. Follow our troubles to their headwaters, and you won’t find any angry or befuddled God. But you will find a sovereign God. Your p

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The story of a mother faced with a child announcing he is an atheist and the example of faith and hopefulness she exhibited in the face of that revelation provides a backdrop for welcoming in the New Year. Don't forget to submit your post for Hopeful Spirit's weekly blog carnival, The Seventh Day, by Saturday at noon (Pacific time). Posts

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There is a lot of competition involved in affiliate marketing, and to be able to rise above the norm, one must be equipped with just the right stuff necessary to propel himself forward. There are five things one must ultimately possess if he wants to achieve the glory he is yearning for and these five things are a must for him to be able to s

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While we are still in the early part of the year, a little change in the interior of your bedroom might add spice and liven up your moods or better yet your life. If you have been sleeping in a bedroom with white or neutral wall paints for years, maybe this is the time to change the look and interior design of your bedroom. Or if you are usin

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Guest Blogger on the Horizon Dan King, also known on the Internet as "Bible Dude," offers the story of a young man who left this world too soon. And discusses his reaction. Christians and nonbelievers alike will identify with King's observations and reaction to a young life being cut short far too soon -- just as he was working at gettin

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This is a truly an awe inspiring journey of A Blogger named Kcat in her desire to live a normal life despite her debilitating rare disease. A must read.... to lift your heart at the courage and optimism that is very infectious where ordinary folks buckle she conquers. And with the help of good

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This post gives a (somewhat long) review of what influenced global equity markets today and gave the economic reports of the day a quick look.

What happened this week was probably a bit too easy to predict but the majority seemed to be surprised which is another reason why false optimism and ignorance will always cause you t

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Another great week for global equity markets closed today. Economic data offered no reasons for encouragement but a great amount of false optimism and ignorance somewhat limited selling pressure. The short-term top for U.S. Equity Markets was confirmed today.

'Septic Tank' just could not resist to live one day without maki

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This post is about survivors of domestic violence and how their optimistic view of the world both helps to keep them in abusive situations and helps to sustain them when they leave. Many women remain with an abusive partner because they hope that things will get better. Eventually something catapaults them out of the relationsh

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