Jana Melpolder: November 2009 Archives

How do you go about living a spiritual life? How do your beliefs affect your activities each day? Join the group that searches to share with others what it means to live out their faith. It's a great way to meet others who are alike or different from you in the Beliefnet Community.

One reader recently read a book that claims in order to be at one's best, one needs to have a partner. Where do you stand in this? Does it matter if a person is single or not? Do you feel like you are at your own best because of your partner? Take a look at this relationships forum and share with the community your opinion.

IPods. Cell phones. Electric start buttons for your car. Isn't it hard to believe that 10 years ago most people weren't walking around using these items on a daily basis? How has technology changed your lifestyle or faith since the year 2000? Have daily tasks such as prayer changed at all? Should preachers or religious leaders be allowed to twitter during worship services? Let the Beliefnet Community know what you think!

Have you checked out the new Hot Topics Zone - a place where everyone's discussing the latest news stories? One forum in particular is taking on the American health care issue. Where do you stand on the debate or how would you cut health care costs?

One member gives his ideas on how to cut the costs. "Coordinate care through family doctors. This was tried by the insurance companies, through HMOs, and was basically a failure. That being said, it was a failure mostly because it was implemented by the insurance companies."

Another reader writes, "If it was not for my insurance company...I would not be able to afford my health care. The Government needs to insure those who cannot afford their own healthcare."

Share your own ideas or opinions on this hot issue!

How do you feel about snow? Is it just a pain to deal with early in the morning when you shovel the driveway? Or do you find it to be something wonderful provided by mother nature? One reader finds snow not only to be beautiful, but to be a gift from God. Meet Watcher01 and take a look at his gallery photos.

"This prayer circle is especially for those who are suffering from illness and who do not have access to adequate healthcare, whether it be due to lack of funds or otherwise. Let's pray that they find the right path and...

Last Friday, the new movie 2012 came out in theatres. The story explores the fear of the end of the world that many individuals feel. Do you think anything will happen in 2012? What do you believe comes next? Will...

Feeling grumpy or discouraged today? Click through the cute animal photos of baby ducklings or kittens that Beliefnet members have uploaded to the community. It will give you the uplift you've been looking for all day!...

The time for the yearly Thanksgiving feast is only a few weeks away. Do you know what you'll be serving up for your loved ones? Beliefnet Community members are talking about their favorite Thanksgiving recipes. Take the ordinary and turn...

One Beliefnet reader shares a view of what his daily life is like. At times he is in Tehran, the capital city of Iran, and at other times he works in Dubai - a popular state located in the United...

After 40 years of Big Bird, Elmo, and even Oscar the Grouch, Sesame Street is still entertaining and teaching children all over the world. But the special characters did more than just teach numbers and letters to young generations, they...

In honor of those who have served their country in the United States, Veterans Day is a time to offer both gratitude and respect. Take a look at famous quotes that describe valor, strength, and courage. Check out what has...

Autumn is slowly falling away, as the chill of winter is starting to set in and the trees are becoming bare. Look at the incredible photos that show off the colors of fall that one member was able to capture....

Tomorrow, on November 6, the powerful movie 'Precious' will open in select theaters. This moving story of a young girl struggling to overcome the barriers in her own life is sure to be an inspirational story for audiences everywhere. Who...

Part of living on a tighter budget means spending less on what we consume - literally. What have you been doing to save money on groceries? Are you going out to eat less or not going to restaurants at all?...

A peaceful sunset. The night sky. A beautiful view of the ocean. What is your idea of a picture of serenity? Do you have a favorite spot to go to and be alone with your thoughts? Take a look at...

Do you have a hard time letting go of the past? Has the thought of forgiving someone who hurt you always been difficult to do? You might not be alone if you feel this way, but what you do with...