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I'm in college, I'm doing some amazing things, doing what God has called me to do, and I am enjoying every minute of it. It's so great. I love writing as a hobby so that's why I joined up on this page.

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Christian: 40 of 140
My king, my fatherOnly you carry me, when I fallMy heart is broken, my mind is wandering from youbut you take me back and carry meDon't let go of my handDon't let go of my heartDon't let go of my mindLord Carry me, Lord Carry Me!Cleanse me and clean me God,I am ragged, sinful fatherI beg for your forgiveness in my lifebecause... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Anti-America sentiment growing, according to 2007 BBC poll: 4 of 10
Is it any surprise that other countries are experiencing hardships? Today I was watching the news and came across political demonstrations in Venezuela. The kind of demonstrations that are getting people shot. What is happening to the world? It's like every coutnry is destroying itself so slowly. Venezuela has slowly been tur... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Buckeye candy: 3 of 7
Having trouble deciding on an incredible dessert to make for a party or get together? You need to experience the joy of the sweet taste of buckeyes! It's a southern recipe for a candy that is out of this world. I was first introduced to this drop of heaven by my roommate who is from Ohio, and when I tasted it, it was a wild p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Asian Culture The influence of Zen Buddhism on the culture of Japan: 3 of 5
When you see Japan and its people, you can see so much prosperous culture, religion, and a capitalism driven business world. I have experienced first hand how incredible a place Japan can be, and have seen how proud they are of their religious beliefs. In Japan, there are 2 main religions practiced. Shintoism and Buddhism. Bu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Commentary: Proud to be an American: 27 of 44
Who wouldn't be proud to be living in such a great country as this? Well, I'd rather be living somewhere else to tell you the truth. People are looking down on us from all over. We are truly at war with ourselves. The United States, what we once thought to be a god-fearing country, has turned into a twisted and dark place tha... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My dog: 69 of 109
Dogs are amoung the greatest pets a person could ever have. They are loyal, and the best animals on earth. Having had one, I personally can vouch that they are good pets. I grew up having a pure-bred golden retreiver named Samantha. Samantha was my world, she was the greatest dog ever. She loved me and my whole family in a wa... More..
Travel > Destination Guides (Other) Best cities in the world: 20 of 31
You are reading my top 5 listNew York is my number 1 choice for best city. There is literally something there for everyone. You've got the amazing broadway shows and the fancy schmancy stores along Times Square, the incredible museums, the wonderful food to choose from (I would recommend Chinatown for that one), and it is ric... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Scars: 79 of 98
What's done is done,Satan's had his fun,My life goes on,Like a brand new dawnMy life is the Lord's, and no one else matters,No matter how hard the hurricane batters,I have no reason to care what anyone else thinks,Because if I don't move on, my life just sinks.I can't change the past,I set the sails and raise the mast,Moving ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Crime: Virginia Tech shooter identified: 9 of 11
When hearing the news of the shooter and the circumstances for which he went crazy and shot 32 people, 33 including himself, you are left to wonder; what triggers such violent behavior and what can be done to prevent it? The Korean student who was identified as the person involved in the massacre, was an English major who had... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Tragedy: 70 of 83
December 7, 2006There was nothing left but pain. Kyle screamed out in agony; he could barely see out of his only good eye, since he had been beaten so severely he could no longer see out the other. A proud soldier fighting in the War on Terror, Kyle was about to give up. "What's the use in going on?" he screamed out to God. "... More..