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since: 04-18-04, id: 408823
Author has written 19 stories for Religion, General, Spiritual, and Essay.
Name: Rachel
Age: 19
Location: Boulder, Colorado
Top 5 fav. Books:
Surprised by Joy - CS Lewis
The Five Books of Rachel - Joel Groes
The Mark of the Lion (Trilogy) - Francine Rivers
The Ancient One - T.A. Barron
The Great Divide - CS Lewis
Top 5 Movies -
Schindler's List (bawl my eyes out everytime I see it, but a cinematic and historical masterpiece nonetheless)
Shrek (&2)
The Prince of Egypt
Pirates of the Caribbean
Jonah, A Veggie Tales Movie (so sue me, I think they're adorable!)

Hi, thank you for reading this little bio; I'll try to explain a few things concerning my stories and essays.
I am a student of religion and Biblical studies as well as historical studies; I pride myself that any claims or facts I put into my stories are historically acurate and can be proved.
I hope that you will enjoy my stories and essays.
I appreciate all reviews and any constructive criticism that anyone has to offer (though I stress the word 'constructive'; if you don't like something about my writing, please explain exactly what it is instead of giving some vague critique like 'it sucked' - well, if it sucked, I'd like to know why it sucked instead of having no clue about what problem you had with it).
Thanks again for reading my bio :-)
Shalom


1. Why I Never Lose Faith or Understanding Job reviews
The greatest test of my faith also gave me the greatest insight into the nature of faith and myself.
Fiction: Essay - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,408 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 9-6-04
2. A Reason For This Darkness reviews
When darkness comes, G-d does not abandon - He has a purpose for all things we go through, be they good, or be they bad.
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 280 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 9-5-04
3. Finding God in Nature reviews
Sometimes the easiest way to get close to God is just to look outside your window.
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 169 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 8-7-04
4. Ha Tikva The Hope reviews
A very personnal poem about my journey of faith.
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 270 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 8-5-04
5. What Christians Need to Know About the Sabbath reviews
A look at the Sabbath from a Biblical and Historical viewpoint; intended for Christian readers, but anyone is welcome. Did a lot of work on this one; please R&R.
Fiction: Essay - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 4,422 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 6-22-04
6. Yeshua ha Mashiach, aka Jesus the Christ reviews
A short essay on the Hebraic roots of 'Jesus'. Very informative; please R&R.
Fiction: Essay - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,274 - Reviews: 5 - Published: 6-20-04
7. Turn the Other Cheek
Yehudah, a new follower of the Teacher from Nazareth, is a beggar and he's about to get stomped on! Will he have the courage to follow the Teacher's words and 'turn the other cheek? - updated, now with paragraphs! Please R&R!
Fiction: Spiritual - Rated: K - English - Drama/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,280 - Published: 6-19-04
8. Male & Female, He created them reviews
A fresh look at the creation of woman. Please R&R!
Fiction: Spiritual - Rated: K - English - Romance/Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,022 - Reviews: 12 - Published: 6-19-04
9. Rachel's Repentance
Biblical Rachel reflects on her life in her last moments after the birth of Benjamin. Formerly titled: Rachel's Tears.
Fiction: Spiritual - Rated: K+ - English - Tragedy/Romance - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,227 - Published: 6-19-04
10. I'm Not Worthy reviews
Ever feel not worthy or inadequate in God's eyes? Maybe this poem will help. Please R&R.
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 143 - Reviews: 4 - Published: 4-18-04
11. A Call to Trust reviews
Uncertainty is a scary thing, sometimes we just have to trust. One of my more recent pieces; please R&R!
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K+ - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 424 - Reviews: 3 - Published: 4-18-04
12. Supported reviews
Short poem; sometimes we forget that He is always supporting us... please R&R.
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 62 - Reviews: 2 - Published: 4-18-04
13. Mariposa butterfly
A poem inspired and written for my cousin, Mari (aka Mariposa, spanish for butterfly). Please R&R!
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 139 - Published: 4-18-04
14. Letting Go reviews
A simple poem about the difficulty of letting the world go and trusting God. Wrote this a few years back for a competition and got 2nd place, so please R&R.
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 178 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-18-04
15. Ode to Poetry
A very short poem on, well, poetry. Please R&R :)
Poetry: General - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 46 - Published: 4-18-04
16. Imagination
Short poem reflecting on the joy of the imagination. Please R&R.
Poetry: General - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 76 - Published: 4-18-04
17. Poem for my Mom
This is a little poem I wrote for my mom's birthday and just thought I'd put on the site for Mother's Day. Love you Mom!
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual/Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 315 - Published: 4-18-04
18. Respite reviews
Sometimes we need a little respite on our spiritual walk to gain some perspective. Please R&R
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 402 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-18-04
19. Reassurance reviews
A poem about how sometimes you aren't as low as you think you are. Please R&R
Poetry: Religion - Rated: K - English - Spiritual - Chapters: 1 - Words: 340 - Reviews: 1 - Published: 4-18-04