for Where Cross and Crescent Meet6/22/2010 c1 rachelontheramble
Hi lizzie, this is actually a review for chapter 17/18 the latest one...there is this one line that you wrote that moved me so much...where Ally wonders if the only thing she's doing in Shargistan is watching Nate on the sidelines...I was thinking that if it was a thought you carried with you, what an amazing counter plan God had through making you write this story... I cannot begin to describe how mightily the Spirit of God inspires me through your story and Nate's letters... And when I think that even as you were having these conversations (in real time) and as Nate was suffering, God knew that one day i too would need to read this... there are no words to describe this... there are so many times during the day as I go about doing my daily stuff, I remember you and Nate in prayer. God bless you. Rachel
Hi lizzie, this is actually a review for chapter 17/18 the latest one...there is this one line that you wrote that moved me so much...where Ally wonders if the only thing she's doing in Shargistan is watching Nate on the sidelines...I was thinking that if it was a thought you carried with you, what an amazing counter plan God had through making you write this story... I cannot begin to describe how mightily the Spirit of God inspires me through your story and Nate's letters... And when I think that even as you were having these conversations (in real time) and as Nate was suffering, God knew that one day i too would need to read this... there are no words to describe this... there are so many times during the day as I go about doing my daily stuff, I remember you and Nate in prayer. God bless you. Rachel
6/21/2010 c16 Lady R
This story continues to leave me speechless. I have been trying to catch up on the chapters, and the range of emotions, I have no words that can truly describe it. And that this is so personal as these are actual events, it's just amazing. You and Nate truly encourage us with your stories.
This story continues to leave me speechless. I have been trying to catch up on the chapters, and the range of emotions, I have no words that can truly describe it. And that this is so personal as these are actual events, it's just amazing. You and Nate truly encourage us with your stories.
6/21/2010 c16 
7Faithfully Yours
That was amazingly sad and intense, but as always so wonderfully full of hope and encouragement! I hope you are still doing well! :)
7Faithfully YoursThat was amazingly sad and intense, but as always so wonderfully full of hope and encouragement! I hope you are still doing well! :)
6/19/2010 c15 9Kanehila
Dear Friend,
It has been long, I know. And reading multiple chapters in a row makes the emotional duress of your story feel that more personal. This is both a good thing from an author's point of view and a bad thing from a normal person's point of view. You want a reader to feel the character's emotions, but these things really happened! I am so ready for a happy ending right now, and in that way, I know you were, too :)
I have to admit, when Brooke was talking about the woes of singleness, I paid attention to everything Aly said. I feel like I have to catharsize myself every day about singleness. And it's not just being single. I have such few male friends, and God made man to be male and female, even if we're not joined in body. I have no way to empathise with joyful or hurting friends when it comes to relationships because I've never been in one. I feel so old to have never struck the interest of another. It all sounds so selfish, but it's like a hot iron in my head - I just can't stop thinking about it.
Blarg. I used to think I had the gift of singleness because of a lack of interest in guys, but this hs changed, and now it's just painful. Oh dear.
Your sister in Christ,
Allison
9KanehilaDear Friend,
It has been long, I know. And reading multiple chapters in a row makes the emotional duress of your story feel that more personal. This is both a good thing from an author's point of view and a bad thing from a normal person's point of view. You want a reader to feel the character's emotions, but these things really happened! I am so ready for a happy ending right now, and in that way, I know you were, too :)
I have to admit, when Brooke was talking about the woes of singleness, I paid attention to everything Aly said. I feel like I have to catharsize myself every day about singleness. And it's not just being single. I have such few male friends, and God made man to be male and female, even if we're not joined in body. I have no way to empathise with joyful or hurting friends when it comes to relationships because I've never been in one. I feel so old to have never struck the interest of another. It all sounds so selfish, but it's like a hot iron in my head - I just can't stop thinking about it.
Blarg. I used to think I had the gift of singleness because of a lack of interest in guys, but this hs changed, and now it's just painful. Oh dear.
Your sister in Christ,
Allison
6/17/2010 c14 Jellybean 279
The murder of unborn children grieves me immensely, but I can not begin to imagine what you witnessed. You are in my prayers.
God bless and keep you,
Jellybean
P.S.
I can't wait to read more. Keep writing.
The murder of unborn children grieves me immensely, but I can not begin to imagine what you witnessed. You are in my prayers.
God bless and keep you,
Jellybean
P.S.
I can't wait to read more. Keep writing.
6/15/2010 c14 12OnceUponaStory
I am speechless. I once heard someone say, "Satan cannot kill God, and so he kills the children God loves". Something like that. I cannot imagine how painful that was to see, or write. I pray that God would wrap you in His arms and comfort you. That His strength would sustain you. Thank you for posting Psalm 119:50,52. I needed to read it today. I'm so glad you're posting again, I have enjoyed reading your stories. Have you ever thought about publishing them? Because, they are extremely well written. Just a thought. Sending prayers your way, and I cannot wait to read the next chapter. I hope you are doing well.
12OnceUponaStoryI am speechless. I once heard someone say, "Satan cannot kill God, and so he kills the children God loves". Something like that. I cannot imagine how painful that was to see, or write. I pray that God would wrap you in His arms and comfort you. That His strength would sustain you. Thank you for posting Psalm 119:50,52. I needed to read it today. I'm so glad you're posting again, I have enjoyed reading your stories. Have you ever thought about publishing them? Because, they are extremely well written. Just a thought. Sending prayers your way, and I cannot wait to read the next chapter. I hope you are doing well.
6/14/2010 c14 7Faithfully Yours
That was so sad! :(
(And of course I'm still reading! :) I hope life wherever you are is going well!)
7Faithfully YoursThat was so sad! :(
(And of course I'm still reading! :) I hope life wherever you are is going well!)
6/9/2010 c13 12OnceUponaStory
Wow, three chpaters! I'm so glad to see this story again, I've missed it. This story has been challenging and encouraging at the same time. I'm glad you are alright, and posting again. I hope you are doing well. Your writing is incredible, and God's glory and love shines through it.
12OnceUponaStoryWow, three chpaters! I'm so glad to see this story again, I've missed it. This story has been challenging and encouraging at the same time. I'm glad you are alright, and posting again. I hope you are doing well. Your writing is incredible, and God's glory and love shines through it.
6/7/2010 c12 7Faithfully Yours
I really don't want Nate to die either. This chapter was absolutely amazing though!
7Faithfully YoursI really don't want Nate to die either. This chapter was absolutely amazing though!
6/7/2010 c12 chng234
i really admire ally. it takes a lot of determintion and faith to be able to stay in that country.
i really admire ally. it takes a lot of determintion and faith to be able to stay in that country.
6/5/2010 c11 1kauth0
You are...amazing. Thank you so much for posting this. It really inspires a hope in me to have more faith. Congrats. : )
1kauth0You are...amazing. Thank you so much for posting this. It really inspires a hope in me to have more faith. Congrats. : )
5/27/2010 c10 1Burnt Leaf
I usually don't read unfinished stories that's why I've just finished reading The Boy Who Talks To God. And I was crying throughout the whole story.
I've been a Christian just November last year. And I feel I'm already going back to my old ways. That was why I came to read this. I'm a story addict. And imagine how I felt when suddenly this is what I read! It was like a huge slap in the face.
But thank you, thank you, thank you! For sharing your story. My view in life has totally changed. I think the Lord wanted me to realize that He has a plan for me. And my faith just got stronger. And somehow, the Lord managed to make my addiction realize that.
So, thank you for being the way. I hope your story can inspire more people and make them realize how much God loves us.
1Burnt LeafI usually don't read unfinished stories that's why I've just finished reading The Boy Who Talks To God. And I was crying throughout the whole story.
I've been a Christian just November last year. And I feel I'm already going back to my old ways. That was why I came to read this. I'm a story addict. And imagine how I felt when suddenly this is what I read! It was like a huge slap in the face.
But thank you, thank you, thank you! For sharing your story. My view in life has totally changed. I think the Lord wanted me to realize that He has a plan for me. And my faith just got stronger. And somehow, the Lord managed to make my addiction realize that.
So, thank you for being the way. I hope your story can inspire more people and make them realize how much God loves us.
5/3/2010 c10 21Aurette
I think I like this story even more than the Boy Who Talks to God. And I adored that one. This one is very hard to read, with Nate's letters, but I still read it anyway, wondering if I would have anywhere near his courage. As I mentioned in my other review, I'm considering becoming a Missionary to Far Eastern countries. It's certainly much safer to be a follower of Christ there than it is in the Middle East and I find myself wondering if I can truly die for Christ.
I'd like to think so. After all, dying when you're a Christian is no punishment, but the beginning of everything. Anyway, just thought I should tell you that your stories make me think so much, and I'm very grateful that you're sharing this personal journey of faith.
I'm praying for you, in all you do.
God Bless you!
In Christ,
Catherine
21AuretteI think I like this story even more than the Boy Who Talks to God. And I adored that one. This one is very hard to read, with Nate's letters, but I still read it anyway, wondering if I would have anywhere near his courage. As I mentioned in my other review, I'm considering becoming a Missionary to Far Eastern countries. It's certainly much safer to be a follower of Christ there than it is in the Middle East and I find myself wondering if I can truly die for Christ.
I'd like to think so. After all, dying when you're a Christian is no punishment, but the beginning of everything. Anyway, just thought I should tell you that your stories make me think so much, and I'm very grateful that you're sharing this personal journey of faith.
I'm praying for you, in all you do.
God Bless you!
In Christ,
Catherine