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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Illustrate the meaning of "Every Dark Cloud has a Silver Lining" (without using the actual phrase or literal example). (02/28/08)
I've been a single person for longer than I'd imagined I'd be. At the age of thirty, my savior seems to be taking me back in time to when I first was saved at the age of fifteen... a bright eyed tenth grader, with dreams of a husband and babies, and all the blessings that life would bring us.

Fast forward to now... high schol's long gone (along with it's agonies and extasies) and college seems to have taken forever. The land of indecision always seems to beckon me, wanting me to stay awhille. I decided long ago to kiss dating goodbye and wait on God to bring that special man into my life... I'm still waiting.

A strange thing has happened to me whille on my journey as a single person. As a Christian, I've expected that little joy or celebration of marriage would take place in the world; but I had not expected the same attitude to exist in the church...
No man can provide what the Lord does: Check.

I've heard countless discussions about the freedom that singleness brings, and the blessings that come out of it. I've also heard many warnings about rushing into marriage, divorce "prevention" tips, and jokes dealing with marriage reality checks (sort of an "If I'd known then what I know now" approach).
So, why do people get married? Where's the celebration, the joy, the reward... the fun? Two weeks ago, I was in church and the teaching dealt with the wedding feast. My pastor discussed the gallons of wine Jesus created and the truth that the best wine had been saved till last. In the middle of his talk about Jesus refering to his mother as "woman", he pointed out that Jesus is in favor of parties, and celebrations, and marriage. "He likes to party and he likes to have fun," pastor said. I felt a tug at my heart strings and smiled... "The best is yet to come, I thought."
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Laury Hubrich 
03/07/08
Love this title and all that it implies! Great job! Yes, waiting for the perfect person to marry, the one that God has for you is the best! I love comparing it to the Savior's Wine! Excellent job!
Laury
D. Phenes
03/09/08
This single girl agrees the best is yet too come. Loved the title. God bless
Jan Ackerson
03/10/08
This is wonderful--what a refreshing attitude!

A few things to note: be mindful of the difference between "it's" and "its", and the spelling of "ecstasies". And if you work further with this, look for cliches or familiar expressions, and replace them with fresh, newly minted ones.

You're a good writer with a unique voice. I look forward to reading more from you.
Shirley McClay
03/11/08
"The land of indecision always seems to beckon me, wanting me to stay awhille." Great line! Keep writing ;-)