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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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 Minnicks2 months 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 Minnicks2 months 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 Minnicks2 months 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 Minnicks2 months 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 Minnicks2 months 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 Minnicks2 months 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 Minnicks2 months ago in Motivation
When Being in Hot Water Is Not Bad
Many times during our lives, we find ourselves in hot water. Sometimes it is because of our own wrong choices, and sometimes we get in hot water because of no fault of our own. What should we do when we find ourselves in hot water, no matter whose fault it is?
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Motivation
Positive Things People Have Said About Me From A To Z
I never forget when people describe or analyze me in a positive way. On my 80th birthday on July 23, 2025, I reflected on all those positive words people have shared with me over the years. The positive descriptions are compilations from authority figures, physicians, teachers, counselors, therapists, pastors, employers, students, friends, and family members. You will see in the following capsules below many of the positive words and expressions people have used to describe me.
By Margaret Minnicks2 months ago in Humans
