Melanie Allen, Author at Partners in Fire

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Is God an Alien? These Old Testament Bible Verses Make Us Wonder

Many people scoff at the idea that God might be an extraterrestrial. But the Bible supports it! These 20 Bible verses might make you believe … Read more

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Ruined by Popularity: Treasures Wrecked by Mass Appeal

When cool things get inundated with too many people, they lose their appeal. Sometimes, the crowds become insufferable, and sometimes, the cherished product or service … Read more

A sad looking man sits at his table with bills in front of him, holding up a tiny piggy bank.

“You Know You’re Poor When…” Poor Folks Share the Biggest Clues You Know You’re Poor

The poor live a life that the rich can’t fathom. But at least they have a sense of humor about it! One optimistic yet financially … Read more

A sad lonely woman sitting on a bed to represent how society lies to women and prevents us from living authentically.

15 Ways Society Lies to Women Preventing Us from Becoming Our True Selves

The backlash against women’s liberation constantly tries to erode hard-fought rights. When society can’t force women back into domestic servitude politically, it attempts to do … Read more

A woman sits alone on her couch. She looks sad and unsure what to do.

“I’ll be Better off on Welfare” Our Society Makes Working Impossible for Some

The labor market is so messed up right now that some folks are better off staying home on government assistance. Let that sink in. People … Read more

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Boss Cuts Pay, Steals Tips in Illegal Effort to Stay Afloat

“No one wants to work anymore,” cries the ruling class while doing everything they can to siphon more and more away from their employees. The … Read more

A man with a suitcase leaves behind a mother and her child, representing the question why do fathers abandon their children.

Why Do So Many Fathers Abandon Their Children?

Dad said he was going to the store. The trip should have taken an hour or two, tops, but he never came back. Nelson Muntz, … Read more

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Extreme Frugality Revealed: 15 Drastic Measures People Take To Save Money

Frugality is an art. Some folks go to great lengths to save pennies, believing it all adds to massive savings over time. Here are the … Read more

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12 Essential Pieces of Life Advice We Wish We Had Followed

People offer sage advice throughout our lives. In the folly of youth, we ignore the best advice and only later discover that it was on … Read more

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9 Laws & Rulings Contributing To America’s Steady Decline

At one point, America was the greatest country in the world. Many of us ask ourselves where this once great nation went wrong. At least … Read more