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About me - Angela S. Young

I live my life always striving to "be transformed by the renewing of my mind". God is all to me, and becoming more like His Son is my passion.

I earned my high school diploma in Franklin, KY before moving to Ohio. I have a Masters of Education degree from

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inside my purse: 1 of 87
Inside my purse or my "Mary Poppins" bag,Full to the brim, if I must boast and brag.Inside I have everything you might just think,The only thing lacking? The kitchen sink.Old receipts and old keys, used kleenex there too,Oh no, I guess I forgot to close the glue!There's my brag book with grand-babies' pics spilling out;Look a... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why you should plan your own funeral: 1 of 64
Planning your own funeral is a great idea for several reasons. It may seem morbid to some, but it is a part of the planning that we do all through life. We often plan our future by choosing a school and a career or job. We plan to buy a house. We plan our children. We plan our retirement. So why not plan your last goodbye to ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wicked: 2 of 99
A wicked world full now of pain,Constantly seeking worldly gain.Truth and morals they disdain;Seeking more, they die in vain.A wicked world engulfed in lies,Self-deceit and alibis.They hear not others' plaintive cries,Walking blindly to their demise.A wicked world, no turning back,Set in their ways, hearts turned black.So sad... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Surviving as an introvert in an extrovert's world: 1 of 45
When we think of extrovert and introvert, we think of opposites. One is an out-going talker who knows no strangers. The other is a shy, quiet mouse who doesn't like being around too many people. The problem with these and other definitions people use when writing articles about introversion or extroversion is that these chara... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System The state should force the mentally ill into treatment even if they are not an "imminent threat" to themselves or others: 1 of 36
It is often tempting in the wake of stories like the Virginia Tech massacre to think we should start forcing the issue of treatment for the mentally ill, even with no indication they are an 'imminent threat'. However, this is a step that must be considered carefully and not made out of angst over current news.Yes, sometimes t... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Prayer: 7 of 231
PRAYER HEALS AND HELPS SO PRAY ONPetitions raisedReliance on GodAsking for answersYearning for GodExpecting great thingsRemembering past prayers answeredHealing self and othersEngaging in conversation with GodAllowing Him to workLoving others before the throneSpending time with a loving FatherAlways turning to HimNever awayDe... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Ways to help a suicidal friend: 1 of 33
When you have a friend who is having suicidal feelings, it can be one of the scariest things you can go through. You want to help, but you just don't know how. You fear they will take their own life, and you fear you will feel responsible. You probably think if you just do the right thing, you can prevent your friend from kil... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Why you can't get what you want: 3 of 97
This is one of those philosophical questions that really has so many answers it really has no answer. The reasons we don't get what we want are myriad, but we will discuss a few of them here.1) Wanting the wrong things. Sometimes, we want things we can't or shouldn't have: the love of someone who is already taken, things we c... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Should Federal prisons ban religious books from library jails?: 1 of 32
According to Allie Martin, a writer for the American Family News Network at OneNewsNow.com, the Federal Bureau of Prisons has asked the chaplains at the Federal prisons to "remove non-approved' faith books from chapel libraries." Apparently, the move is an attempt to make sure prisons do not become "recruiting grounds for Isl... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Is the Bible outdated and irrelevant?: 3 of 95
It is a statement on the changes in the character of America as a whole that anyone would even ask if the Bible is outdated and irrelevant. Twenty years ago, even those who did not ascribe to the Bible and Christian teachings, still accepted the Bible as a relevant, read-worthy, book. They respected it, even if they didn't li... More..