Advice
Marc Buontempo: 18 Years in Pharma and a Heart for Community Service
When you think of a pharmaceutical sales representative, you might picture someone laser-focused on quotas, prescriptions, and client meetings. But Marc Buontempo is proof that a career in pharma can be so much more than that. With 18 years of experience under his belt, Marc has built a reputation not just for professional excellence but for a deep-rooted passion for giving back. His story is one of balance—thriving in a demanding industry while pouring his heart into community service, environmental efforts, and supporting those who need it most.
By Marc Buontempo11 months ago in Writers
Exploring the Divine: The Trinity and Its Reflection of a Singular, Multifaceted God
The concept of the Trinity in Christianity is not only central to its doctrine but also a profound reflection of a God who is singular yet multifaceted. This complex theological principle, encapsulating the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, offers a unique perspective on divine omnipotence and its manifestations across various dimensions of faith and human experience.
By Minding Fred11 months ago in Writers
The Wisdom of Humility
Remember, my child, do good but don't be outstanding.. otherwise it will be a danger. 1. A wise man said, "Do good but don't be outstanding, it will be a danger." You can do good but don't act outstanding because in this world, no one wants to be inferior to anyone. If you are good and outstanding, people will be jealous.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Writers
The Power of Preparation
Only drum when you are prepared to dance The proverb contains a heavy and deep lesson for humanity about responsibility, preparedness, and accountability. It is a cautionary tale reminder that beginning something, a commitment, an aspiration, a challenge, without the will to see it through its course can spell doom and (conversely) lead to failure and disappointment, if not a lack of credibility.
By Rohitha Lanka11 months ago in Writers
From the Heart: Write What You Know
Every great writer will say that good writing is that which stirs the soul; that which brings an awakening in its readers. Good writing takes time and effort and care. Most of all, it takes heart, and lots of courage, lots and lots of courage. The courageous writer is not the one who spends their entire life in a fantasy world, but rather, the one that takes what's inside of them and opens it up for all the world to see. The writer, stripped of every fancy word, every fictional fantastical imaginative place, is the most beautiful thing in the world, for it is often when we are in this place, vulnerable to our readers, that we feel the most at peace. When everything is out in the open, it can seem scary at first, but we become stronger, braver.
By Slgtlyscatt3red11 months ago in Writers
Uniting Through Generosity: Lessons from the First Congregation in Jerusalem
In a world where individualism often trumps community, the first congregation in Jerusalem provides a compelling blueprint for unity and shared responsibility. After the transformative events of Pentecost, this pioneering group not only embraced a new faith but also a radical approach to community and generosity that modern churches can still learn from.
By Minding Fred11 months ago in Writers
Why We Feel Undervalued On Vocal
Introduction This happens to me a lot and while we value feedback from our peers (and every read and comment they make on our stories rewards us with half a cent, we still appreciate a Top Story or even a Challenge win, placement or mention. I have written about this many times before:
By Mike Singleton 💜 Mikeydred 11 months ago in Writers
If You See Something, Say Something
As a loyal Vocal Media writer since 2020, I admit my self-confidence has grown over the past five years. Sure, my creative eye has gotten a boost as expected with time and practice, but my oomph to speak up when I see something wrong, well, that energy has skyrocketed tenfold.
By Marilyn Glover11 months ago in Writers
How to Write a Drabble. Top Story - March 2025.
A Drabble is a micro story of exactly 100 words As a format, it's becoming popular here on Vocal and I see more creators using it. So many, in fact, that I believe it now deserves a special tag, similar to "microfiction," to signal the readers that they are about to experience a delightfully short adventure with a well-crafted story.
By Lana V Lynx11 months ago in Writers
