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A man, Ethan Armstrong, dies in the 1970's and is sent back to his hometown a century earlier to change history. The story is told from two points-of-view: Ethan's son, Jesse Armstrong (nine years old) in 1977, and a very distant uncle, Samuel Armstrong (nine years old) a century earlier. In the opening chapter, Jesse is six, and the year is 1974. Any feedback is appreciated! Thanks! - Corra

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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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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; either God loves us all(regardless of our specific religion) or he loves none of us.

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Mixed feelings about religion and nature clash in a short poem interweaving symbols of the cross and the seasons (among others). A reworked version that addresses some of the previous comments and is a lot less ambiguous and truer to my original intent. Any and all comments welcome.

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Okay, I'm getting back on track. Much of what is to come is already written... I just seem to be having a hard time with the weeks between Amarillo and OK City, and the first half of the trip to OK City. I'm not sure why, except perhaps this time was just so ordinary. Thanks for continuing to stay with me while I struggle through this part!

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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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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 Corporate Samurai.

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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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FAITH, COURAGE, AND DETERMINATION The Story of Baby Aidan You never realize how important and precious life can be. Until someone you love and care about gets Hodgkin’s disease. This story is about my daughter Amanda and her miracle baby son, Aidan Joseph.

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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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Sometimes, it takes a child's faith to get an answer from God. Sometimes, it takes a child's love to go around the world. Sometimes, It takes a child's heart to bring peace. Sometimes, it takes one moment in time to change people's hearts. Sometimes, it takes a mustard seed to change the mountains of the world.

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Reconciling a death of a loved one - it will always be a deficit in the book of your life. Somehow we learn to live with it, and understand that it's not really for understanding, just accepting and having faith in somewhere that is not here.

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