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SHORT STORY

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A Small Child Shall Lead Them

Rated: E · Spiritual · #566143

In the middle of the night, the young child was healed. Why?

Created: Nov 12th, 2002

Modified: Jul 11th, 2016

Size: 6.90 KB

Genres: Spiritual, Religious, Inspirational

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by 6 members

All The Time

Rated: E · Religious · #631614

I’m wondering aloud, again, "When will I ever learn?"

Created: Feb 15th, 2003

Modified: May 4th, 2003

Size: 7.16 KB

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by 21 members

Am I Strange Enough?

Rated: ASR · Religious · #377459

Many are the times I've asked God to bless my messes.

Created: Mar 17th, 2002

Modified: Apr 22nd, 2007

Size: 5.49 KB

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by 11 members

And This, Too, Shall Pass

Rated: ASR · Inspirational · #435448

At my graduation ceremony, the valedictorian likened our lives to riding a roller coaster.

Created: May 31st, 2002

Modified: Jun 25th, 2022

Size: 4.56 KB

Genres: Inspirational, Religious, Experience

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by 14 members

Church Lady Interviews Prophet Man

Rated: ASR · Religious · #462715

How could they ask that they remove Jesus from their writings? How could they?

Created: Jul 4th, 2002

Modified: May 4th, 2003

Size: 14.82 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Experience

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by 6 members

Confessions of an Ex Sports Fan

Rated: E · Spiritual · #344132

My cheers have turned from “Go Steelers!” to “Go God!” and I’m not sorry.

Created: Feb 5th, 2002

Modified: Oct 6th, 2020

Size: 4.26 KB

Genres: Spiritual, Sports, Women's

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by 27 members

Delight in His Commands

Rated: E · Spiritual · #308882

Some days I wake up just having to write something for or about God - like today.

Created: Dec 22nd, 2001

Modified: Dec 9th, 2019

Size: 3.80 KB

Genres: Spiritual, Religious, Inspirational

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by 9 members

Easy Evangelism

Rated: E · Religious · #1162145

We never know what lives might be touched by our stories posted here.

Created: Sep 28th, 2006

Modified: Aug 1st, 2016

Size: 5.90 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Experience

God In The Every Day Things (Shoelaces?)

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by 16 members

Rated: E · Religious · #474240

Oh, the life of a writer, I grinned. "Is it any wonder some think me rather odd?"

Created: Jul 19th, 2002

Modified: Apr 8th, 2005

Size: 2.95 KB

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by 22 members

Grandma's Was a Simple Faith

Rated: E · Religious · #351862

Grandma was so wise. Hers was a simple faith and I'm glad she passed it on to me.

Created: Feb 15th, 2002

Modified: Oct 4th, 2017

Size: 2.09 KB

Genres: Religious, Inspirational, Women's

His Mom Would Be Proud...Or Would She?

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by 11 members

Rated: ASR · Inspirational · #616042

Like many of us, the mockingbird embraced a song that was not his own.

Created: Jan 25th, 2003

Modified: Jan 12th, 2006

Size: 4.76 KB

Genres: Inspirational, Religious, Nature

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by 11 members

How Can It Be?

Rated: E · Religious · #870773

C.S. Lewis said Jesus was what he said he was or a madman.

Created: Jul 23rd, 2004

Modified: Sep 15th, 2023

Size: 3.04 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Opinion

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by 10 members

I CAN Do All Things!

Rated: ASR · Religious · #463777

Each day, I seek His will and ask that He use me in some small way.

Created: Jul 6th, 2002

Modified: May 16th, 2005

Size: 5.78 KB

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by 12 members

Life Begins with Jesus

Rated: E · Religious · #486556

Sometimes, I've made unwise decisions and then asked God's blessings on my messes.

Created: Aug 2nd, 2002

Modified: Dec 3rd, 2025

Size: 6.09 KB

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by 9 members

Praise Gauge

Rated: E · Religious · #582671

My crippled car and injured knee have held me hostage near my home.

Created: Dec 5th, 2002

Modified: Sep 24th, 2024

Size: 4.29 KB

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by 15 members

Pray Without Ceasing

Rated: E · Religious · #351864

As she cleaned, folded clothes, or stirred the soup, Mrs. Lescoe taught me to pray.

Created: Feb 15th, 2002

Modified: Jul 20th, 2004

Size: 3.74 KB

Genres: Religious, Inspirational, Women's

ESSAY

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by 11 members

Prayer 101

Rated: E · Religious · #1064782

Why should our talks with God be any different than our talks with friends?

Created: Jan 30th, 2006

Modified: Jul 17th, 2019

Size: 9.88 KB

Genres: Religious, Inspirational, Experience

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by 7 members

Road Rage

Rated: E · Religious · #1051727

Anger bubbled inside him; he glanced at the dashboard and saw the symbol that defined him.

Created: Dec 31st, 2005

Modified: Sep 27th, 2006

Size: 3.11 KB

Genres: Religious, Inspirational, Philosophy

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by 10 members

Spring Cleaning

Rated: ASR · Family · #470304

As I drove away, I thought that Mrs. C should be front-page news, not black mold stories.

Created: Jul 14th, 2002

Modified: Jun 6th, 2023

Size: 7.14 KB

Genres: Family, Inspirational, Religious

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by 11 members

Tainted People

Rated: E · Experience · #992789

Some people hide behind seasonings, especially ones they consider religious seasonings.

Created: Jul 20th, 2005

Modified: Mar 1st, 2018

Size: 4.96 KB

Genres: Experience, Inspirational, Spiritual

FICTION

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by 21 members

The Animals Knew Him

Rated: ASR · Religious · #675499

A fictional story about the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, as told by a donkey.

Created: Apr 21st, 2003

Modified: May 15th, 2005

Size: 9.70 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Contest

SHORT STORY

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by 19 members

The Deer Hunter's Last Prayer

Rated: ASR · Religious · #567342

The therapist asked her patient, "Would you like to go hunting with me tomorrow?"

Created: Nov 13th, 2002

Modified: Jan 7th, 2026

Size: 5.63 KB

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by 10 members

The Love of My Life!

Rated: E · Religious · #458059

He was my first love, and I carried His picture everywhere.

Created: Jun 29th, 2002

Modified: Jan 18th, 2006

Size: 3.79 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Relationship

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by 46 members

The Potter's Cup and Saucer

Rated: ASR · Religious · #491462

The delicate and perfectly formed saucer wondered what happened to her matching cup.

Created: Aug 8th, 2002

Modified: Feb 11th, 2020

Size: 3.79 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Romance/Love

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by 3 members

The Real Survivor

Rated: E · Religious · #320006

I've survived because God has been the center of my life, my all and my everything!

Created: Jan 7th, 2002

Modified: May 22nd, 2003

Size: 4.75 KB

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by 18 members

The Young Evangelist

Rated: E · Religious · #456777

Julie was certainly a child of the King. I hope I get to meet her in Heaven.

Created: Jun 27th, 2002

Modified: Jan 20th, 2005

Size: 3.02 KB

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by 16 members

Visions from God

Rated: ASR · Religious · #325083

Are we free to share whatever He lays on our hearts, even if we don't understand?

Created: Jan 13th, 2002

Modified: Jan 13th, 2002

Size: 3.20 KB

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by 18 members

We Must Be Bold

Rated: E · Religious · #251691

People are talking more since Sept. 11. Are writers writing more? This one is.

Created: Oct 1st, 2001

Modified: Jul 7th, 2005

Size: 5.43 KB

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by 5 members

We're Not Alone

Rated: ASR · Religious · #355575

Even when I've received no email or phone calls, I realize that I’m not alone.

Created: Feb 19th, 2002

Modified: Feb 19th, 2002

Size: 1.68 KB

Genres: Religious, Relationship, Romance/Love

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by 18 members

What is the Message?

Rated: E · Religious · #602739

Sympathy says, "I'm sorry." Compassion says, "I'll help."

Created: Jan 6th, 2003

Modified: Mar 3rd, 2024

Size: 8.78 KB

ESSAY

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by 10 members

What Makes Love Grow...Or Die?

Rated: E · Romance/Love · #1000345

Who - or what - turned off the emotion switch?

Created: Aug 11th, 2005

Modified: Sep 10th, 2006

Size: 5.38 KB

Genres: Romance/Love, Religious, Experience

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by 16 members

Whisper Writings, Whisper Prayers

Rated: E · Religious · #437146

Sometimes, I falter, by shouting words that should only be whispered.

Created: Jun 3rd, 2002

Modified: Aug 15th, 2023

Size: 2.00 KB

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by 14 members

Why DO I Worry?

Rated: E · Religious · #537661

Once more I was reminded that God is in control. When will I ever learn?

Created: Oct 7th, 2002

Modified: Apr 3rd, 2005

Size: 5.10 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Experience

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by 6 members

Wisdom in the Crags

Rated: ASR · Religious · #448237

At a distance, we seem lifeless. But there are stories behind our layers.

Created: Jun 17th, 2002

Modified: Apr 21st, 2006

Size: 2.60 KB

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by 4 members

On the Road Again

Rated: E · Experience · #1224649

Joe had witnessed a miracle designed by God, and that lead him back into the family.

Created: Feb 27th, 2007

Modified: Mar 1st, 2007

Size: 7.72 KB

Genres: Experience, Spiritual, Religious

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by 10 members

Obey and Watch God at Work

Rated: E · Religious · #1224571

Sometimes God has quite a sense of humor.

Created: Feb 27th, 2007

Modified: Mar 1st, 2007

Size: 7.86 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Experience

With Praise on My Lips, a New Day Dawned

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by 6 members

Rated: E · Other · #1215870

Ms. Merry Sunshine knows that today will be a special day, as each one is!

Created: Feb 10th, 2007

Modified: Jan 26th, 2017

Size: 1.46 KB

Genres: Other, Other, Other

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by 5 members

God Must Be There

Rated: E · Romance/Love · #1215859

The young man asked her father to pray with them before they left for their first date.

Created: Feb 10th, 2007

Modified: Nov 26th, 2008

Size: 2.49 KB

Genres: Romance/Love, Spiritual, Religious

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by 3 members

What Kind of Pastor Are You?

Rated: E · Experience · #1209724

Yes, it took five days to get there. But God was obviously along for the ride.

Created: Jan 29th, 2007

Modified: Mar 1st, 2007

Size: 8.11 KB

Genres: Experience, Family, Holiday

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by 28 members

Tradition!

Rated: E · Religious · #1181422

Tradition itself is not bad, but tradition for the sake of tradition may be.

Created: Nov 21st, 2006

Modified: Oct 14th, 2010

Size: 2.08 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Educational

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by 7 members

The Answer Is Prayer

Rated: E · Religious · #1178868

What is the question?

Created: Nov 14th, 2006

Modified: Jan 23rd, 2014

Size: 9.57 KB

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by 15 members

This Is Islam

Rated: 13+ · Religious · #1165440

We are going to be viewed in the same light as the most aggressive of our faith.

Created: Oct 7th, 2006

Modified: Oct 8th, 2006

Size: 6.43 KB

Genres: Religious, Spiritual, Experience