Salem-News.com Poetry articles Page 8

Jabez Prayer Or An Eagle In A Chicken Yard

The original book's popularity led its publisher to extend the line to a number of derivative works targeted at niche audiences.

(CLEVELAND) - The Prayer of Jabez: Breaking Through to the Blessed Life is an inspirational (and, in some circles, highly controversial) book written by Bruce Wilkinson published in 2000 by Multnomah Books as the first book in the "BreakThrough" book series.

It is based on the Old Testament passage 1 Chronicles 4:9-10

Quality Goes In Before The Name Goes On

Western militarism has been in an elevator heading south for years.

(CLEVELAND) - We live in a society today that blames others for having "desires" and possibly "inclinations" toward perpetrating violence, while the Americans and their allies deliver terror like a one-two punch, sometimes, daily.

The belligerent nations stand in utter judgmental of others that may or may not at some point, possess nuclear weapons. This, while the countries that have proven their ability to kill at will.

Where Is There A Real Christian Church?

There are many reasons that trust is fleeting and faith is more misunderstood than ever.

(CLEVELAND) - Have Christians lost their way for the most part? It seems the message that the church exists to communicate is all too frequently forgotten, replaced by personal needs and desires, social quests and networking for the sake of business and prosperity.

It's supposed to be about love and fidelity, honesty, thoughtfulness and kindness; caring for the poor and underprivileged. Yet churches can become halls of judgment, and places of scorn and shame, and there is a long list of other things.

LA Vets Demand Housing at Giant VA Campus

It's one of the biggest insults to American Veterans in history.

(CLEVELAND) - Veterans, after the Civil War, were awarded land for parks, housing and medical facilities by private groups across America.

One such plot of land, now worth billions of dollars, is the Los Angeles Veterans Park, one of the most valuable pieces of real estate in the United States. Across the country, political insiders and developers misuse veteran facilities, not owned by the federal government, but held in trust for veterans

Dan Wheldon @ 33 (In Memorial)

An autopsy completed today indicates that the cause of death was blunt force trauma to the head.

(CLEVELAND) - Dan Wheldon, the 2011 winner of the Indianapolis 500, perhaps the most well-known racing competition in the world, lost his life in a tragic crash this week in Las Vegas, at the age of 33

The English race driver was the 2005 Indy Racing League IndyCar Series champion, and in he won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 as well as this year's event. He died from injuries shortly after a collision at the 2011 IZOD IndyCar World Championship at Las Vegas Motor Speedway Sunday.

Veterans & Unlucky 13

Unlucky? No! As, “fraudulent” is more apt for the scheme, Veterans have once again been duped this time by the #13...

(CLEVELAND) - 13 banks and mortgage companies are charged with hiding illegal fees to military veterans in the process of refinancing their homes.

Those paying even a little attention know that this is not the first time that the very companies being protested on Wall Street and all over the country right now, are the same who are pulling a fast one on the community that allow their business practices to take place at all.

Sears? Yeah that`s right. Sears!

Rebuilding Together and Sears' Heroes at Home program assists veteran with critical needs.

(CLEVELAND) - Rebuilding Together is working with Sears on a Heroes at Home project, serving an Iraq War veteran.

Heroes at Home projects serve the nation's military members and families by addressing their critical housing needs.

Serena Williams: A Champion Is Under Fire (So what else is new?)

It is true that Serena Williams lets her anger get the better part of her character and it could not be more a matter of public display, by nature.

(CLEVELAND) - Media sources tend to agree that Serena Williams may be the greatest women's tennis player who ever lived, however her terse words to an official at the U.S. Open, have landed this young superstar in hot water, and the press seems divided over whether she crossed the line into the abyss, or simply let her anger get the better of her.

One simple argument as Luke outlines in this poem, is the fact that we all like the rumble when it comes to sports, and watching sparks fly is just part of the action.

Remembering Lady Diana, Payne Stewart and Anna Nicole Smith

Triple shot of poetic tribute for three people who were loved by millions and lost too soon.

(CLEVELAND) - There is so much to say about the loss of entertainers, athletes and royalty, and it is clear that those who loved them often never stop, and people will adore these celebrities for most if not all of their lives.

Brigitte`s Paintings

Poetry and art come together...

(CLEVELAND ) - There are only a few people I have had the pleasure of meeting who could create images like those that accompany this poem.

We are pleased to bring a snapshot of these beautiful works from Brigitte O'Dowd, daughter of Salem-News.com writer Robert O'Dowd, who along with other members of our team, has worked tirelessly to educate Marines and Marine Veterans about the hazards they face from military base contamination which is a massive problem that potentially affects millions who served.