Still On My Journey (Sample)
A true story of redemption, defying death, and spiritual refinement. The personal journey reveals the reality that anything can be accomplished if you are willing to allow God to lead the way. A positive transformation and the unselfish acts of good deeds are notably demonstrated. Faith is shown in action. Never giving up on education is commendable and proves that failure is no option. A servant is not asked to serve but is called to serve. 'I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps.' -Jeremiah Chapter 10 verse 23
A true story of redemption, defying death, and spiritual refinement. The personal journey reveals the reality that anything can be accomplished if you are willing to allow God to lead the way. A positive transformation and the unselfish acts of good deeds are notably demonstrated. Faith is shown in action. Never giving up on education is commendable and proves that failure is no option. A servant is not asked to serve but is called to serve.
'I know, O Lord, that a man's life is not his own; it is not for man to direct his steps.' -Jeremiah Chapter 10 verse 23
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Still On My Journey
Promise Made
An unforgettable day happened in 1997. The summer heat
is dangerous and there is a heat advisory alert. As a warning,
everyone needs to stay hydrated and drink plenty of water. Fred
is outside on the rec yard. Skinny and Goldie are set to be
released on parole at the end of next year. The six and half years
do not compare to a sentence of death. Fred has been on death
row for nearly four years. Big Tee called him out on the
basketball court. Big Tee wants Fred to play a game of
basketball with him and Harvey. Fred is known for putting on a
show. The long-range jumpers and the backward dumps are a
part of his game. To be honest, the highlight footage should be
shown on ESPN. Every time that Fred slams on his opponent,
Big Tee and Harvey get so hyped up! Fred has game, and he
uses basketball as a pastime.
There are three men on each team. Six games have been
played back to back. Fred and his teammates are on the sideline
to take a much-needed break. The temperature is around ninetyfive
degrees, but the humidity feels like it is 105 degrees. Fred
stares up at the clear blue sky while he looks through the
chicken fence style-cage. The wire cage has a cross diamond
design pattern which makes it hard for anyone to visibly see the
inside of the cage. Fred is able to see out of the cage with
perfect visibility. He can see the cars on the parking lot coming
and going. The grass outside of the cage is about twelve inches
away. Fred sticks his middle finger through the diamond-shaped
hole and tries to touch the grass. Like many attempts in the past,
he has no luck in reaching the grass. For the last two months, he
has stuck every finger except his thumb through the cage. It is
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