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Jay Bartels - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Jay Bartels is a Single Father of two young girls who are the love of his life. Jay works from the comfort of his home in Tampa, florida. His websites are dedicated to parenting, family health, and issues of importance from addiction and recovery, to the everyday challenges of parenting, more specificly, single parenting.
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- Kicking Your Addiction - The 5 Golden Rules
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Our addictions are such a powerful and relentless force that no one person can conquer it on their own. As soon as we accept this fact, and believe me, it is a proven fact, then we have given our selves a realistic chance of finding recovery and overcoming the bondage of self will. As a recovering addict I am sharing my 5 golden rules I followed to kick my addiction and to avoid relapse. Take advantage of this proven Recipe for freedom from addiction.
- The Secret To Overcoming Any Addiction - Claim Your New Life Now
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] That night as I lay trembling in the sand on the beach that had become my bed for the past couple of months I began to feel withdrawal sickness from not taking the drugs my body had come to depend on. It was one of the longest nights of my life. As I lay looking up at the stars I tried in vain to remember what my life was like before the drugs and the insanity. How did I end up here? Then I heard a faint voice inside my head say "You didn't end up here because you're journey isn't over".
- Giving Your Addiction To God - The Secret To Finding True Peace
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] My Name Is Jay and I'm an addict. I stood up in a 12 step meeting on August of 2002 and said those beautiful words that began my Miraculous Journey towards a beautiful new life. I surrendered my will to God that day and by his mercy and his grace I have never used drugs again. That's only the beginning however. God wanted to show off a bit so he just kept the miracles flowing. This is my testimony of God's great love for us. If you have found it I can assure you it was not by mistake. There are no coincidences in God's world. I am confident that you will find my journey will inspire you. God Bless.
- God's Blessing - The Path To Freedom, Peace And Forgiveness
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] What you are about to read is a true testament of God's love for us. My story is one of gratitude and one of deliverance. I share this with you with the hope and full intention of giving hope to you, no matter what your circumstances, the magnitude of your despair, or the degree of fear that may stand in the way of your happiness, peace and desires for healing.
- An Addicts Guide To Recovery
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Try to visualize the life that you dream of having and the joy that has eluded you. No matter how tall the mountain may appear to you right now, the happiness that awaits you begins with a single step called faith. It's time now for you to begin the most rewarding journey of your life. I have faced that mountain, I have climbed that mountain, and I live in peace now on the top of that mountain. You Too can find your happiness and peace beginning right now.
- It's My Life - Through The Eyes Of A Nine Year Old
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Children express themselves in many different ways. This is a rare glimpse of Life through the eyes and heart of a Nine year old girl. It's a rare and refreshing sight when a child can express ones self so lovingly and honestly. Elissa and her 12 year old sister Faith have not seen their mother in four years, as I have raised them as a single father. Never the less, their hearts are still filled with an abundance of happiness and gratitude.
- Has Anyone Seen My Mom? In Search of Jennifer Williams
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] We waited for days for the phone to ring. We tried calling her several times, but there must have been something wrong with her line. After 2 years the girls had finally heard from their mother, and now at last plans were in the works for a long awaited reunion. For the past few days they had spoken for hours on end and it was wonderful to see my girls excited at the prospect of their mother actually becoming part of their life's again, I however remained skeptical and did my best to explain to the girls the reality of the situation. The sad possibility that their mother may once again let them down. Not because she didn't love them, because I know she loves them very much, but because she's an addict and drugs call all the shots when your addicted, they become your true love.
- Start Living Today - Your Journey To True Happiness
[Self-Improvement] A journey in life is not about running away from our problems. It is a statement of discontent and a conscious conviction that we deserve better and nothing can stop us from pursuing a better and signifantly more rewarding life.
- Are You An Addict? Take the Quiz
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] I was in denial for years. Everyone knew I was an Addict, but me. I dragged myself to the depths of hell, taking those who loved me along for the ride. What was it going to take? Several times I was so close to death, which on occasion appealed to me , as opposed to living a painful existence without hope or faith. But god had different plans for me. And as soon as I realized he was in charge, that's when my miracle began.
- The Day I Walked With God
[Self-Improvement:Spirituality] God laid his hand on my shoulder. I felt a powerful Love that brought tears to my eyes. So overwhelming, indescribable in any manner or words known to man. It feels as if I'm floating in God's arms and I feel safe and secure for the first time in my life.
- Addictions Fall In Love... Addicts Fall For Lies
[Relationships] It had been three years since I had last seen my wife and I new that once we parted ways there would be no turning back. Too much damage had been done and it was finally clear to me after years of lies and deceit that our marriage was doomed from the start.
- 5 Principles of Parenting That Prepare Our Children for Life in the Real World
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] My mother and her mother as well, had very strong standards and principles pertaining to loving each other and treating everyone with respect and compassion. Here are the 5 most important ideals that I grew up with and still apply to this very day. These are the values that shape our children's character. These are a set of principles that they too will one day give this gift to their own children.
- Movie Industry Invading Privacy - "You Can Click But You Can't Hide"
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Movies-TV] In a suprise move a man being accused of "Internet Piracy" has challenged the Giant Motion Picture Industry. Jay Bartels a single father of two young girls, refused to kneel down before Goliath. Mr.Bartels made it clear to the court that he believed that this was “The equivalent of the F.B.I pursuing a Jaywalker, and refused a settlement offer from The powerful and well represented Movie Industry.
- The Customer's Always Right : The Grand Illusion
[Business:Customer-Service] Is the Customer still "always right?" There was a time not that very long ago when the customer came first, now they don't care if the customer is right or wrong, they can stick it to the public and they do it smiling, with such finesse. This is the fine art of "Customer Dis-Service". Oh, and these guys are good. Half the time they convince you that you won, but in reality they are just feeding us a bunch of bull, but this time they've really outdone themselves.
- Random Acts Of Kindness
[Relationships:Love] Do you believe in Karma? How about the saying "what goes around, comes around?" I believe we were meant to love, comfort, and give to each other freely and unselfishly. Let's get into this a little deeper and see how peace, serenity, love, and total harmony become a part of us when we give to another and want nothing in return.
- Holiday Shopping - Mauled at The Mall
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] I was standing in line behind hundreds of people at 5 in the morning to get a great deal on a camera of which only 20 were available. Had I completely lost my mind? I had heard about these early bird cults, but now I was experiencing the chaos first hand. It became clear to me early, that I was an amateur among the likes of seasoned veterans. This was clearly not about the spirit of brotherly love.
- Recovery: The Light At The End Of The Tunnel
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] My greatest battle in my life was with a force I had no control over. It brought to my knees and kept me there. Untill the day I surrendered to this power and gave my will to my maker. The battle that had been waged was with myself. My will was being dictated by my drug habit. That's a war that can't be won untill we surrender to defeat.
- The Worst Of Times Brings Out The Best of People
[Home-and-Family] As the heart of the furious hurricane began it's relentless punishment on our neighborhood we were soon alone in the darkness. I brought my children into my bedroom where I felt I could best keep them safe. At last the storm had passed and our neighbors began to open their doors to survey the damage. We quickly realized that we were on our own, but that's where we were wrong. For in the face of adversity sprung the warmth of the human spirit, the true compassion that lives inside us all.
- NFL Celebrations Out Of Control - Time To Stop The Charades!
[Recreation-and-Sports] The NFL has to do something about these rediculous celebrations in the end zone, by a bunch of cry baby millionaire football players. The dignity of the game is slipping away each time a receiver scores a touchdown and then plays charades in the end zone. Let's play some football and leave the clowning to the circus.
- This Is A Test, It Is Only A Test !
[Finance:Personal-Finance] This is a Test. It is Only a Test! What if we all decided to do everything my way. Would it be like a peaceful ballet,or would it cause total Chaos? What do you say about putting it to a little Test? I dare you!
- The Fight for My Children
[Self-Improvement:Inspirational] Never in my life have I faced such a difficult battle, and a battle it was. Somehow, I had to overcome each and every obstacle. But the time had come and I was ready. It was time to fight for my children, and the battle was on!
- Heads I Win, Tails You Lose, Trying To Get Ahead In Corporate America
[Home-Based-Business] Did you ever notice you can get twice as much done at your job, but still get paid the same? What if you decided to work half as hard, would you still have your job? The only way for most of us to enjoy capitalism is to escape our jobs, that only pay our bills, or work for ourselves, where the skies the limit.
- Teaching Your Kids To Like Football
[Recreation-and-Sports:Football] Football season is finally here, and for The Family guy it's important to have a plan of action. The key to having a stress free football season, is recruiting your kids to your cause. Once you have their interest in the game, you now have a winning team. Enjoy your game.
- Addiction: An Addict's Tale of Recovery
[Self-Improvement:Addictions] Addiction is the devil's playground. It takes control of your thoughts, your actions, and your entire life. One man alone is a battle lost right from the start. Addiction is more cunning, baffling, and powerful than any addicts' free will. The question is, do we surrender to self destruction, or do we surrender to a power greater than ourselves?
- Working From Home - What to Look For And What to Look Out For
[Home-Based-Business] There are so many work from home advertisements out there, people Claiming they have found the cure for all our woes. Grant it, there are a handfull of reputable companies, but they are few and far between. In this article we'll discuss what to look for when seeking a work from home business, and teaching you how to identify traits of businesses to look out for.
- The Family Guy - Parenting From a Single Dad's Perspective
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] It all happened so suddenly.I prayed for so long to be able to have my girls live with me, but I was anything but prepared the day they came to live with me...
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