"I tell you, her sins--and they are many--have been forgiven, so she has shown me much love. But a person who is forgiven little shows only little love." -Jesus

Soft toilet paper takes toll on forests, groups say - International Herald Tribune

Other countries are far less picky about toilet tissue. In many European nations, a rough sheet of paper is deemed sufficient.

Old Dog Haven Has A Friend Waiting For You

About two years ago I saw an Op-Ed article in the local paper about old dogs in our local shelter.

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Obama signs stimulus and adds $666B for forced sterilization of Isralis in the Gaza Strip

CREATIVE PUNS FOR "EDUCATED MINDS" 1. The roundest knight at King Arthur's round table was Sir Cumference. He acquired his size from too much pi. 2. I thought I saw an eye doctor on an Alaskan island, but it turned out to be an optical Aleutian.

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Animal School

Are we able to appreciate our children's unique strengths and talents? What about our own? Do we dwell on our shortcomings or celebrate our success? How about people who are culturally, philosophically or even physically different from us?

Egyptian Cleric Justifies The Holocaust,Airs Footage And "Hopes It Will Happen Again But,Allah Willing,At The Hand Of Muslims".

For Holocaust Remembrance Day, Egyptian cleric Amin Al-Ansari shows Holocaust footage and proclaims, "This is what we hope will happen but, Allah willing, at the hands of the Muslims." Warning: this is horrific beyond belief, and includes graphic Holocaust images.

Pajamas Media » Obama Snubs Medal of Honor Recipients (Updated)

In this case, the American Legion, the Military Order of the Purple Heart, and the Paralyzed Veterans of America, as well as other veteran's groups, were sponsoring their gala that has coincided with the inaugural evening since Eisenhower took office in 1953.

Meet Kurt Warner: an athelete to admire

As Published in Midwest Living, December 2001, pg. 26-28 by Don McCleese

Autism: "There's No Such Thing as Too Much Hope" - Family & Parenting - Your Life - MSN Lifestyle

Many parents within the autism community are met with stinging comments and stares in public. "Those unfamiliar with the disorder may believe children with autism are misbehaving when they have tantrums," says Landa.

YouTube - Playing For Change: Song Around the World "Stand By Me"

From the award-winning documentary, "Playing For Change: Peace Through Music", comes the first of many "songs around the world" being released independently. Featured is a cover of the Ben E.

Child maid trafficking spreads from Africa to US - Yahoo! News

The trafficking of children for domestic labor in the U.S. is an extension of an illegal but common practice in Africa. Families in remote villages send their daughters to work in cities for extra money and the opportunity to escape a dead-end life.

Questions from a Thoughtful Christian to an Atheist

In another article seeded by nearing, titled "How to get on and Atheist's good side", I was having a "discussion" with two Christians. One of them was exceptionally sure of the "rightness" of his beliefs, and frequently asserted the "wrongness" of those who were not like him.

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The President Comforts a Marine Mom - WSJ.com

The President Comforts a Marine Mom By WILLIAM MCGURN..Article This Thursday morn, Julie McPhillips will awake to the great hope that is Christmas Day.

American Thinker: Obama's Abortion Socialism

If FOCA is passed, all current restrictions on abortions will be eliminated.

New Tests for Down Syndrome Raise Tough Issues

Life with Down syndrome can be very challenging for both parents and kids, and according to studies, 90 percent of women whose fetuses test positive choose to abort.

Evidence that love does still exist!

GROOM - In Paula Brown's old home with the tin roof on top, the one where most of the windows are boarded with plywood, one little bit of sunlight would sometimes pierce through the cold.

The Art of Blog Arguments

Forsyth, GA "Avoid foolish and ignorant debates, for you know they lead to quarrels." (2 Tim: 2: 23) It can be said that arguing is an art form. It is not just throwing insults at your opponents. A true argument is informative, illustrative, and searches for a logical end.

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Advent Conspiracy: Christmas can (still) change the world.

I had planned to post a simple article where we could share advent stories, links and ideas throughout the season. I'm even mulling through ideas for carrying the celebration through Epiphany (because I just love a good party!)

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The Eyes of a Child

I have to make a true confession. I have never taught my youngest daughter about diversity and tolerance. I've never even told her to love everyone regardless of the color of their skin, or the clothes they wear, or the way they talk or the life they live.

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YouTube - Team Hoyt (short video)

Rick and Dick Hoyt run the Ironman Triathalon. The goal of Team Hoyt is to integrate the physically challenged into everyday life. One way to accomplish this is to educate the able-bodied, making them more aware of the issues that the disabled face every day.

The Tolerance War: One Big Question Facing (Gender Pref, Race, Religious etc.)

As I woke this morning to the feel of warm light peering through the blinds I felt a sense of comfort for just one moment. This moment was extended when I realized that the warmth not only came from the light but from the warmth of my second greatest love, my wife.

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Westboro Baptist Church Wins Stay of Law Barring Protests of Military Funerals

Court: Missouri cannot enforce picketing law Associated Press ST. LOUIS - A federal appeals court panel said Friday that Missouri should be barred from enforcing a state law limiting protests near funerals until it can be determined whether the law is constitutional.

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Valley speed camera program ignores Scottsdale

A conservative's congratulations to our new President elect

As a conservative who fought the good fight in supporting John McCain, who engaged my democratic friends in intellectual debate, I congratulate your victory and I appreciate what this election means for our country.

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