A Literary Christmas Celebration presents …

Posted on November 30, 2008
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Celebrate Christmas all month with WrittenVoicesBlog.com. During the month of December, we will feature an author or writer who will share their favorite Christmas memory or thoughts with us. Look out for our first guest blogger, December 1st. Remember to treat a family member or friend to a great gift – purchase the books featured!

Were You Broke When The Economy Was Good?

Posted on November 25, 2008
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WERE YOU BROKE WHEN THE ECONOMY WAS GOOD?By Dante Lee, Black Business Coach
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Many people were struggling financially when the economy was booming, but are still struggling now. Suddenly though, they feel very comfortable blaming their situation on the bad economy.

Conduct an honest self-evaluation. Are you broke because of the bad economy or because of the following other reasons?

5 Easy Tips to Avoid Over-eating This Season

Posted on November 25, 2008
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5 EASY TIPS TO AVOID OVER-EATING THIS SEASON
By Makeisha Lee, Health and Nutritional Advisor

The change of the seasons alone is enough to cause some people to overeat, especially those in cold climates. Combine this with the stress of the economy, the holidays, and an abundance of seasonal foods - and the temptation can become very overwhelming for some.

So how can you short-circuit that temptation and still enjoy yourself? Here are 5 easy, practical and realistic tips to use:

Commentary | Where Do We Go From Here?

Posted on November 19, 2008
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WHERE DO WE GO FROM HERE?
Rev. Clenard H. Childress, Jr.

Where do we go from here?

This is probably the most asked question presently in America since the end of the Civil War, but I am wondering: who is asking it more? Due to the historical implications and the political climate throughout the world, the Global spotlight is clearly on the United States. The world wants to see how Barack Obama will navigate the tumultuous course ahead of him. In his Election Night Acceptance Speech he references Dr. Martin Luther King’s famous and prophetic speech, "I’ve been to the mountain top." Barack Obama said, "We may not get there in one year or four years." It was at that point there seemed to be a degree of uncertainty and this is totally understandable when one considers the state of economic and social affairs of our country and global unrest. I would personally encourage and insist the nation ask another question along with the previous inquiry: ‘where do we go from here and what will it look like when we get there?’

Precious Jewels

Posted on November 19, 2008
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Precious Jewels
by Becky DeWitt

Are you searching for the perfect gift for the one you love during this season? Did you look all year long or did you just start? The gift has been around for quite some time. The most precious jewel, the gift that was given to us is Jesus. Over two thousand years ago, He left His divinity and stepped into flesh to come into to the earth realm for His greatest treasure, humanity. Wrapped in flesh and swaddling clothes, lying in a manger, He began His earthly existence for the divine purpose of reconciliation through sacrifice because of the great love for us.