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I have edited this piece to include some helpful comments from reviewers. This is solely my opinion. I do not pretend to be an expert in religions. I do however have some experience in teaching CCD and in raising seven children. My hope is that this work may cause reflection and discussion. Assuming one accepts God exists, then there can only be one.

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Sometimes we all need to acknowledge the existence of a supreme being; this is mine in poetry form.

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This is a piece that I wrote some time ago, expressing my definition of the spirit of joy, as it relates to our daily lives. Many in my circle have continually encouraged me to write more often, and to interact with others who share the same interest. I've always been sort of uncomfortable sharing my work. But I've grown to understand that iron sharpens iron. Thus, I'm opened to the opionions of my fellow writers, to help me take this craft to the next level.

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What does God do in Heaven all day? A humorous take on the connection between metaphysics and physics, and the sorry state of affairs on planet Earth.

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Sam Tabor is a bright child with a promising future, but when her alcoholic mother gets a new boyfriend, her world starts to fall apart piece by piece. Sam hits the streets and stumbles into the Mercury Diner, where she’s told by a kind waitress to seek out a man by the name of Bruno, who can be found in The Jungle. After years in The Jungle, Bruno’s business partner calls in a debt. Sam’s world crumbles again, but a man with multiple identities intercedes on her behalf, and believes the young girl will be safeguarded in a maximum security prison. Out of jail, Sam is offered a safe place to live, but is she really freed from her past, and danger?

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This is not a novel but too long to be listed as a short story. It is non-fiction. The book challenges older women to fulfill their God-given purpose even in older age. The author looks at various aspects of the purpose of life for women of mature age and their relationship with God. Communication,family, prayer life and relationships are addressed. The author herself now in her 70s remains actively engaged in Christian teaching. Biblical quotes are taken from the King James Bible.

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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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Written in response to a interstate billboard that reads: "Don't make me come down there.--God." I started thinking of the audacity one must have to anthropomorphize God in order to get people's attention. My poem's speaker is the antithesis to that billboard's creator.

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Is this generic? I am exploring religion and trying to figure out what I think. This is one of the darker ones.

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Venture captitalist Pete Fischer pursues his big deal in San Francisco while juggling strained marriage with his strong willed, independent wife Marie who is pursuing her own anti-war activities, his two children, a captivating mistress, and law suit initiated by tragic, accidental death of neighbors wife, and show down with his firm who wish to thwart his major deal to launch space age system with creator friend. He struggles through and finally choses the right path.

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This is a true story of one of my many experiences of God's Angels. This is about an 8week old little baby girl I was caring for who died of SIDS in my care. I was with her when the Angels came to take her home. On feedback: I have many stories like this one or similar in nature, I would like to compile them, please help me with my descriptiveness or lack of, etc., any help is greatly appreciated. this is a VERY rough draft.

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Nearly every week the Demockeracy Monkeys at demockeracy.com tempt me with their weekly essay contests. Since I haven't bashed O'Reilly or Coulter in quite some time, I thought I'd combine the two temptations. I had one entry come in as a runner-up, but that didn't win me the fifty bucks. Figures.

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I was listening to John Coltrane's immortal disc "A Love Supreme", and decided to add a poetic twist. During the time of this record, Coltrane was going through a spiritual awakening...this is my take on it.

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This is simply a testimony of my Christian faith.

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This piece is presented solely to encourage thought. The questions asked-I suspect, have been asked since the emergence of conscience, thinking mankind. Obviously there are no definitive answers to these questions. However, as death is truly the only inevitable, universal experience that all creation experiences, perhaps it's worth asking these and many other questions. If nothing else realizing that your questions are shared is of value, isn't it? At least that is the motivation that prompted this poem. It is the last in a series of five poems that started with 'Why God?'

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This piece is only an attempt to explore some of the continuing, unanswerable questions that face mankind. The stated answers are only intended to cause the reader to think. Obviously these questions have faced mankind since conscience thought became possible.

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Just a little poem with some thought. All feedback welcome.

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This is a scene from the Old South in the language of the rural people who are talking about God and church as it is relative to their lives. It is a grandmother, mother talking as is remembered by a grandchild.

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Second Chapter of now published novel 42. The protagonist has recently passed, and now is in a bar with God, a God that strangely looks like Bill Murray. As of this chapter, he is married to the Virgin Mary with whom he had Jesus with.

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It's a story of a woman that gave up on life. She goes from the depths of despair to wanting happiness. Her Faith is renewed in both God and life.

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I haven't written anything in awhile, and I was resting after our Wed. Nite service. These words just came to my head, and I felt they needed to be put on paper.

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I was up in the wee hours, and it was raining. My spirit was restless, so I sat and listened to it for about 4 hours, trying to pray; get some peace in my soul. This is what came of it!

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This little piece was written for a thought provoking intro on a children's Labor Day Presentation at church. There is no rhyme, just words to stir personal thoughts.

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