Writing has always been a big part of my life, whether writing for a girl, myself, a contest, or some special occassion; writing has meant a lot to me and my older brother. My writing has been loved and it has been criticized, I've had plenty of each. But the big thing is that I have learned to laugh with the skeptics and smile with the fans. Whether your writing is skillful or on the poor side, if it means something to you then it is genuine writing worth reading.

Young in age, but alive in Christ. Surrounded by family and friends, I write and play music to worship God. I came across writing as a vent years ago. Throughout thoseyears I've been working relentlessly to find a way to describe and praise our perfect God through words.

 "Live for the now. Jesus was then, He will be, but most of all He is NOW."

Praise God in the good times, praise Him in the tough. Trials are but mere spects of dust compared to the power and majesty of the Lord. The trials and hard times we face are nothing but tools in order to change us and mold us into who He wants us to be. This is how I view life and this is how I will live it, we are made to worship God.

I encourage every Christian *and even non-believers* to check out my "novel", Touched: Thoughts of a Teenage Christian. Experiencing God's love is an amazing and indescribable thing, the best I could ever do is attempt to share that opportunity with you through writing.

I am truly sad about Christianity. We've let it become just a word, a mere word used to classify people. I've seen the abuse in the world today first hand as well as experienced it. Those who call yourselves "true Christians", I challenge you to take up the gaunlet and fulfill your own calling!

Always open for discussion on all subjects. Trust me, I almost always have an opinion. Whether political problems, religion and praise, or maybe a book or writing of mine. Give me an e-mail and I would be more than happy to talk with you.          

dthifault94@aim.com