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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“It’s Not You, It’s Me!”
There comes a time in life when I look at the things I used to do, especially when I was much younger and wanted to get along with others. There were times when I went along with the routines, the invitations, and habits of others that no longer fit me. Theref0re, I am breaking up with those habits.
By Margaret Minnicks18 days ago in Confessions
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was born on January 15, 1929. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the third Monday of January each year, giving U.S. residents a three-day weekend. It is the first federal holiday of 2026.
By Margaret Minnicks18 days ago in History
I Preached an Entire Sermon Based on Only One Word
As an itinerant preacher, I was invited to preach at a church for its Missionary Sunday. I chose to preach on a practical subject in keeping with the occasion. Even though the sermon was geared toward missionaries, it was appropriate for everyone who heard it.
By Margaret Minnicks18 days ago in FYI
Who Should Be In Your Inner Circle?
Inner Circle: Definition An inner circle is a small group of people who have something in common. It could be a group of friends, family members, or co-workers. The exclusive group can be a mixture of people as long as they share some of the same interests and goals. There are advantages to having people from the same group because they can talk about the same things, use the same buzzwords, and understand the inside jokes.
By Margaret Minnicks19 days ago in Motivation
Where Is God When Bad Things Happen?
Bad things continue to happen in the world. People are aware of the mass shootings, terrorism, fires, hurricanes, tornadoes, earthquakes, wars, parents killing their children, and children killing their parents. Those acts have left loved ones in pain, suffering, and grief.
By Margaret Minnicks19 days ago in Motivation
Virginia was once a mega-state until it gave up most of its land
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. According to Cardinal News, Virginia was originally much larger than it is today. Virginia came out of the Revolutionary War much smaller than it was when it went in.
By Margaret Minnicks19 days ago in FYI
The Benefits of Writing
I am a writer. That is my affirmation because I write something every day. I have been writing almost all my life. There is always something inside of me that wants to come out through my writing. At night, I dream about what to write. As soon as I wake up in the mornings, I put my nighttime communications into an article and submit it to my writing sites so it can be read and hopefully enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.
By Margaret Minnicks20 days ago in FYI
The Connection Between Unforgiveness and Weight
It might not be your slow metabolism or your genes that keep you from losing weight. It might not even be what you are eating. Furthermore, it might be what's eating you. If you have tried every diet and nothing worked, it could be your inability to forgive that's keeping you fat.
By Margaret Minnicks22 days ago in Humans
People Come and Go Out of Your Life for a Reason
Whether you realize it or not, everyone in your life is there for a reason. They come into your life, and they stay there until their purpose is fulfilled. Then they are moved out of your life. At first, you might think you did something to cause them to leave, but it is really a way of life. Not everyone who comes into your life is there to stay.
By Margaret Minnicks22 days ago in Motivation
I Preached My Most Powerful Sermon in a 'Still Small Voice'
I have preached many sermons since I was licensed in 1995 and ordained in 1996. When I was in seminary studying for a master of Christian Education degree, it was a requirement to preach an evaluated sermon during a weekly chapel service as part of the curriculum.
By Margaret Minnicks24 days ago in Education
Meet Four of My Friends
I have four faithful friends I can depend on. I love them so much that I want to introduce them to you. Once you get to know them, you will love them too, and they will love you. If you are not interested, you can stop reading now. However, if you want to meet them, read on.
By Margaret Minnicks24 days ago in Motivation
