Margaret Minnicks

Joined January 2018

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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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7 Annoying Summer Insects
Summer is a fun time of the year, but there are some things that are annoying. Some common insects are more worrisome during the summer months than during the winter months.
By Margaret Minnicks4 minutes ago in FYI
'If The Shoe Fits, Wear It'
You have probably heard the saying, "If the shoe fits, wear it." Have you given much thought to what that means? Is it a literal shoe that the saying is about, or is it a metaphor for something deeper?
By Margaret Minnicksa day ago in Motivation
This 32-Line Classic Poem I Recited On Stage When I Was A Teenager Still Speaks To Me
When I was in the 10th grade, I stood in front of a room full of parents and teachers at a PTA meeting and recited all 32 lines of “If” by Rudyard Kipling.
By Margaret Minnicks3 days ago in Motivation
We Are Mirrors: What Are You Reflecting?
Have you ever wondered why people respond to you the way they do? Have you ever wondered why kindness is often returned? Have you ever noticed that the way you treat others is the same way they usually treat you?
By Margaret Minnicks4 days ago in Motivation
March Madness: When Basketball Terms Usually Mean More Than the Game
Every spring, March Madness takes over the sports world, turning everyday words into basketball terms, including bracket, seed, buzzer-beaters, Sweet Sixteen, Cinderella, and final four.
By Margaret Minnicks7 days ago in Unbalanced
4 Times Chuck Norris Publicly Proclaimed His Faith
Chuck Norris died on Friday, March 19, 2026 at the age of 86. The actor and martial artist known for his role in Walker, Texas Ranger, died shortly after being rushed to a hospital in Kauai, Hawaii, earlier that day because of a medical emergency. His family and fans are heartbroken over his sudden death. They are wondering what caused his death because he was physically fit. Just two weeks ago, he shared a video of his boxing workout while celebrating his birthday.
By Margaret Minnicks8 days ago in Geeks
Confession: I Get Drunk
They say, "Confessions are good for the soul." This article is my confession about a personal habit I regularly practice.
By Margaret Minnicks9 days ago in Confessions
ABC Cancels 'The Bachelorette' 3 Days Before It Was Set To Premiere
Just 3 days before Taylor Frankie Paul's season of The Bachelorette was set to premiere on Sunday, March 22, it was canceled. This is the first time anything like that has happened with the franchise.
By Margaret Minnicks10 days ago in Geeks
The Case Against Quoting Christian Clichés
Today, there are many Christian clichés. More and more people are saying Christian clichés to appear more spiritual. However, clichés have no power.
By Margaret Minnicks11 days ago in FYI
The Markel Building is in the Shape of an Aluminum-Clad Baked Potato
I live in Richmond, the capital of Virginia, which is well-known for its architecture. There are many historical buildings admired for their beauty. However, there is one building that is in the record books for being one of the ugliest buildings in the world and the quirkiest in Virginia.
By Margaret Minnicks11 days ago in History
A Pastor Announced During a Church Service that I Was "Acting Like the Devil"
Years ago, I was invited to go with a group of friends to a small storefront church. I don't remember what the sermon was about that the female pastor preached, but I remember to this day what happened after the sermon.
By Margaret Minnicks13 days ago in Humans
Sequel or Spinoff: What's the Difference?
Many people confuse a sequel with a spinoff. They might call all "second comings" of a book or movie a sequel when some of them are actually spinoffs. So, what's the difference?
By Margaret Minnicks15 days ago in Geeks

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7 Annoying Summer Insects

'If The Shoe Fits, Wear It'

This 32-Line Classic Poem I Recited On Stage When I Was A Teenager Still Speaks To Me

We Are Mirrors: What Are You Reflecting?

March Madness: When Basketball Terms Usually Mean More Than the Game

4 Times Chuck Norris Publicly Proclaimed His Faith

Confession: I Get Drunk

ABC Cancels 'The Bachelorette' 3 Days Before It Was Set To Premiere

The Case Against Quoting Christian Clichés

The Markel Building is in the Shape of an Aluminum-Clad Baked Potato

A Pastor Announced During a Church Service that I Was "Acting Like the Devil"

Sequel or Spinoff: What's the Difference?

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