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I am 26-years-old. I grew up in a small agricultural area in Eastern Washington state. I have six sisters, one brother, five nieces, two nephews, three roommates, and "a partridge in a pear tree". :)
I play guitar and piano. I sing and play on my worship team

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Creative Writing > Songs Songs: Pain from love: 3 of 106
Out of LuckMusic and Lyrics by Leslie DriesenVerse 1:Holding back, I'm fighting back the tears.And I'm trying to be strong,But I'm afraid it won't last long tonight.I'm thinking now that all this was a mistake.I put my heart on the line,And I'm out of my mind with pain.Chorus:You don't even care.You broke my heart and left me... More..
Education > Education (Other) Should public schools offer courses in the Bible?: 5 of 87
I think that it is an excellent idea to offer Bible courses as an elective in public schools. Not only does it give students a more well-rounded education, but it also gives them a broader world view and gives them more options in life.One thing that has frustrated me about our public school systems is that it generally goes ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christian: 53 of 296
Self-reflectionAm I following You or simply running away?I say I want to be in Your will, but am I just looking for an excuse to go where life is "easier"?Do I truly trust You to take care of my, or do I only say that so people think I'm holier than I am?Do I see Your hand of protection, or do I only look for the absense of c... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality Views on premarital sex: 12 of 55
I was raised in a strict Protestant home, and I myself have a personal relationship with Christ and am very involved in my church. That being said, I know what the Bible says about sex in and outside of marriage. Now, I do want to make it clear that I believe that sex outside of marriage is not good sex or healthy sex. My pa... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Unspoken thoughts: 119 of 527
Pools of crimsonFading lightMuted soundsRegret? No.Release and relief.Will I be missed?Will they cry?Will I be noticed lying here?What will I miss?The sound of my family's laughsThe sight of my friends' smilesSinging and playing my guitarThese are the soundsThese are the thoughtsThis is what I rememberAs I die More..
Society & Lifestyle > Economic Values How prosperity has overshadowed our values and beliefs: 10 of 34
It seems like everywhere I look, American culture is obsessed with prosperity and money. People base their personal value on a pay check or what they own. We have taken "keeping up with the Jones'" to a whole new level of shame. It's no longer enough to compare houses and cars and jobs, now we've added summer homes, children'... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A kiss: 64 of 167
Innocence Betrayed by a KissMy heart leaps as our lips touchLightly brushing each other, then slightly partedMy body aches as your tongue caressesAn intimate invasion...an explorationMy eyes close to relish this sensationThe heat that licks at every nerveMy mind reels from your touchMoving from my hand to my cheek and my neck... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Which is more important when it comes to health food: Taste or nutrition?: 17 of 41
Taste is definitely at the top of my list when it comes to ANY type of food and even more so when we are talking about health food. Granted nutrition is very important, but because we are talking about health food it's safe to assume that it's all nutritious and good for you. It does not matter how healthy and good for me s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Succumb: 4 of 9
I try to avoid eye contact,But your gaze pulls me in.I try not to smile,But yours is so contagious.I try not to want you,But your touch makes me swoon.I try not to kiss you,But my eyes close and my lips part.I try not to fall,But the way you love me pushes me over.What is this control that you haveOver me that I would succumb... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: If there was a cure for homosexuality: 14 of 31
First of all, let me first say that I believe the act of homosexuality is wrong and a sin. Notice I said the ACT of, not homosexuals. People need to understand that you can like someone or even love someone but hate the things they do. We all struggle with sin, even the most godly Christian struggles. I am by no means perfect... More..