Margaret Minnicks
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Margaret Minnicks has a bachelor's degree in English. She is an ordained minister with two master's degrees in theology and Christian education. She has been an online writer for over 15 years. Thanks for reading and sending TIPS her way.
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The “Ain't God Good!” Expression is Often Misused
The Bible declares, “God is good” many times. Everything God does is truly good even though we might not acknowledge it at the time. People are accustomed to saying, “God is good all the time, and all the time God is good.” While that is certainly true, it is a cliché and not a scripture.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
What Your Signature Reveals About You
The name “John Hancock” has become a synonym for “signature” in the United States. When people say, “Sign your John Hancock,” they are referring to John Hancock's signature on the United States Declaration of Independence and the Articles of Confederation.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
Is Cheese as Addictive as Drugs?
According to Dr. Neal Barnard, nutrition researcher, author, and adjunct professor at the George Washington University School of Medicine, cheese can be addictive. He believes it so much that he wrote an entire book on the subject called The Cheese Trap. In the book, Barnard says that cheese contains some of the same addictive ingredients as some drugs, and he even refers to cheese as “dairy crack.”
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Feast
Advantages and Disadvantages of Living Alone
People either love or hate living alone. There is usually no in-between. There are almost 8 million one-person households in the United States and about 300 million globally. Some people live alone by choice. Others live alone because there is no other option. Either way, those who live alone are in the fastest-growing group in the world.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
Do You Live in a House or a Home?
Nine out of ten people misuse the words “house” and “home” without giving it a second thought. Even real estate agents who should know better misuse the word “home.” Perhaps no one has had the heart to tell them the difference. Do you know there is a difference?
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
What To Do With Bad Habits
What Is a Habit? A habit is something that is done repeatedly without you even thinking about it. A habit is the frequent repetition of something said or done. It is a usual practice or pattern. A habit is something that you do routinely without much thought or effort. Sometimes people do things without even realizing they are doing them because they have become so routine.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
7 Reasons Doctors Recommend Eating Dark Chocolate Every Day
Almost everyone loves chocolate. However, many people don't eat it as often as they would like because they have been misinformed. They focus on the danger of eating it rather than on the benefits dark chocolate offers.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
Gardens in the Bible
There are many places in the Bible, including gardens. It is no accident that the very first place in the Bible is a garden, the home of the first man and the first woman. It is also no accident that the very first question in the Bible is one asked by God.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in History
Being the Black Sheep in the Family is Not Always Negative
You might have been labeled the black sheep of your family by you or other family members. Most people think being the black sheep of the family is a bad thing. However, being the black sheep of the family is not always derogatory.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in FYI
What It Means To Be 'Old School'
You have probably heard someone say, “I'm old school.” You may have said it about yourself. Even though the word “old” is included in the expression, it doesn't mean that people who are “old school” are literally old. Age is involved only because a person who is “old school” has lived to form traditional attitudes and habits much longer than younger people. The expression has more to do with a way of thinking than it has to do with age.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in History
One Word I Am Careful Never To Use Unless It Is Biblically Correct
There is a biblical word I am careful never to use unless it is in reference to God. I learned a long time ago in my Hebrew class in seminary that anyone who uses that word is biblically incorrect. Once I learned that the word should be used only about God, I discovered that there are dozens of synonyms that can be used instead.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in History
