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Well this was on a wicked type day. there's always been questions for me on religion, and especially our wonderful Government as we no all so well today. So I'm just lashing out.

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I am not trying to offend anyone, sell religion or be in any way rude. I simply have found the Bible to be the most interesting book ever. I have no idea how many times I have read it and do read it daily. It is and has been the number one best seller for hundreds of years. The more you read it the more you are sure there is much you have not read yet. This is just a tongue in cheek visit to my first mama and daddy.

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I am not fanatic about anything. I am passionate about almost anything I enjoy very much. I am not a religious person, but I am a Christian who lived almost 50 years knowing all about God from books, classes, being in church and whatever. After that age I met God and got to know him on a first name basis and I do enjoy writing about my faith. It is not to offend you but to share my joy hope you will enjoy it too.

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The story is of a man who faces nothingness in his life in order to find something that transcends the nothingness. Kind of a dark night of the soul. The story follows the man's journey out of utter despair. This is a first chapter I started to work on. It was actually meant to be a short story, but it seems to want to be more than that, so I'm trying to let it. This particular chapter I want to expand to be longer than it is. If I work on more description and more detail I could make a full chapter out of this, but this is all I got so far. I know if this is going to be a chapter or my first run at a novel, I have a very long road ahead of me. I know I need much improvement with character building, plot building, conflict building and all the other parts that make a good novel. I'm very amateur at this but can't shut the these stories up in my mind unless I write them down. Just want feedback with what I have thus far. I know there may be grammar mistakes, it is something I'm working on improving.

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This is a story about a little boy who wanted all kinds of toys for Christmas only to find out in the end when he has gotten everything he wanted, his happiness was temporary. A lasting happiness unfolds on Christmas morning. Just looking for feedback as far as this story fitting into a picture book category. Feedback on flow as well, or anything else one wants to share about it. I put the story under Religion and Spirituality because I didn't know where else to put it that was fitting.

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Poetry about self-inflicted wounds reminds me of religious pain seekers who want to suffer to appease their idea of an angry God.

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A summary would be far too telling so I'll just say: It's short, so read it.

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Okay, this is my thought experiment on the shortest short story possible. Obviously you won't get any points for reviewing since this intro is much longer than the story itself, but should you like to give your impression or interpretation, anything that comes to your mind, I would appreciate it. Does it satisfy the standard of a beginning, middle, and end for a story? Character? Emotion? Drama? I suppose I could have done this in the forums, but wanted to test the waters here. Thanks. Vern

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This has a numbing affect. Let me know what you think . . . Humbly, Radley

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I decided to be brave and post the lyrics to a song I recently wrote. I know the timing is off and the words don’t always flow the way I’d like them to flow. But, I’m too close to it and can’t see what or where or how I can make the changes it needs to make it work. So, I’m hoping you can give me some ideas. All comments are welcome. It is done in a ballad form. I hear Willie Nelson’s voice in my head when I sing it. Hopefully, that will give you an idea of the “sound” and flow I’m looking for. It is a story of theft and deception and then victory and redemption.

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The Kreutz Family Christmas varies only slightly each year... until now.

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Hello . . . this is a song I wrote. It's as close to poetry that I'll probably ever get. Please let me know what you think. Any comments welcome.

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Entry for paint drying contest. An angel is trapped in a statue and is freed by an unconventional compatriot.

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This poem is included in my novel FullBlown Addictions. I think it fits the plot, especially now that the ending has been tied in, finally. Any last thoughts before this book goes to print will be helpful. Thanks.Zack

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A companion piece for Full Blown Addictions. Last thtoughts before going to print would be appreciated. Cheers. Thanks. Z-rock

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The truth can be a painful piece of information to give another human being, but with it a gift from God is waiting.

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Written from a place you might recognize...

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Faith is the substance of things hoped for but the evidence of things unseen. Faith moves us or it removes us. Anything you say will not be held against you so say what you feel.

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Let me know what you think. All comments are appreciated.

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I am looking for comments from the Christian community on this one. I have posted the story without the Christian slant for anyone outside the Christian community. Any and all comments are appreciated. Also, I'd like to enter this into a contest. Does anyone know of any contests that would be appropriate for this story? I am also looking for an agent and/or publisher. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thank you so much! Radley

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This is a very short story but one that is fitting for children, teens, and adults of all ages . . . for the little ones, it is a story about the unconditional love and kindness that they get from their grandparents, but for those of us who are older, this simple message has much deeper meaning as we go through the trials of life. I hope you enjoy it and I will appreciate any feedback you may have on it. Thank you - Radley

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Perfecting heaven.

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In the beginning of time, the serpent tempted Eve and caused the fall of man. When Job was tempted, Satan walked to a from the earth seeking whom he may devour. This time he slithers in the form of an Anaconda seeking christians to attack. They must fight the good fight for salvation.

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This work is an attempt to explore the emotions and questions that arise from human tragedy. It raises the questions, but not the answers. While the questions raised are specific to a situation, similar questions are eventually asked by all. //God is defined in the broadest sense--and I hope it causes thoughtful introspection only. There is also a bit of "Eastern Philosophy" in this, as we are all affected by our experiences--and I spent 19 years in Japan and four of my seven children were born there.// A thought to consider; mustn't God loves us all?(regardless of our specific religion, or lack thereof). This is the first in a the first in a series of poems designed to provoke thought.

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This suicide poem of a Samurai is an attempt to underscore the cultural differences between western culture and eastern culture. The west is largely Christian. In Japan Christians amount to less than 3%. The culture is largely agnostic--Buddhism and Shintoism are the primary 'religions' although they are more philosophies than religions.//Imagine not believing in a supreme being and contemplating the end of your life as an absolute ending, by your own hand?//This poem is the creation of the author's imagination and is not at all authentic. I'm not Japanese but I've lived in Japan for nineteen years over a thirty five year period from the mid fifties to the late eighties. I graduated from a Japanese grade school in 1964.//The Japanese have a deep sense of honor. They are particularly sensitive to anything that reflects negatively on themselves, their family or their company. Most suicides in Japan are over issues of honor.//Personally, I'll never forget receiving a hand delivered wedding invitation on Monday, only to have it have it retrieved the following Monday, because the father of the bride opposed the marriage, and executed his wife, son and daughter with a Samurai sword, and then took his own life. The groom was the President of a large Japanese distribution company.//This poem, and many other cultural differences and nuances, are what inspired me to write the novel Executive Samurai.

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Where we are in any given moment is exactly where God wants us to be. Often we pray for things that ultimatelty will not make us happy. It's those unanswered prayers that become the greatest gift. This is a Thanksgiving prayer of gratitude.

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Seeking an ending to a tale of woe

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Part 2 - the conclusion of the story. Ryan Carelli is dead. The problem is, he doesn't know why he died - or how, or when. The answers are held by the Guardians. With their help his memories are eventually restored. And, when they are, Ryan discovers the shocking truth - not only about his life and death, but also about the nature of his soul

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Ryan Carelli is dead. The problem is, he doesn't know why he died - or how, or when. The answers are held by the Guardians. With their help his memories are eventually restored. And, when they are, Ryan discovers the shocking truth - not only about his life and death, but also about the nature of his soul.

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a poem probably not doing justice to the horror that took place. But still a picture of what happened on calvary's hill

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There's always tomorrow, or so we think. What if there wasn't. What would matter to you today and would you share your thoughts with those you love?

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I’m reposting this in light of the recent Oil debacle.

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Cling to Christ.

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A journey into a hidden closet reveals a true source.

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This is just to provoke thought.

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Paranormal short story with hints of romance and tragedy.

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This is about a lonely girl who sees a ray of hope...all reviews welcome

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