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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Calm (emotionally) (09/13/07)
Another wave beats me down as I struggle to right myself in the violently rocking boat. I feel nauseous. The cold rains sting my numb face and blind my burning eyes. The roaring wind is deafening. The constant lightning lights up the sky as if it were day. My knuckles are white as my hands grip the side of the boat, as tightly as my muscles will allow. I have never experienced such terror in my life. “Oh, Master!” I cry.

He speaks.

Immediately, the wind ceases. All is quiet. The water is smooth; not a ripple can be seen. The rain stops and the stars shine brilliantly. The only effects I can see of the storm are the tattered masts of the boat, lighted by glow of the moon. The peace that flows through me is like a warm blanket wrapping itself around my shivering body. Reverently, I stand in awe of the Maker and all of His glory.


And they came to him, and awoke him, saying, Master, master, we perish. Then he arose, and rebuked the wind and the raging of the water: and they ceased, and there was a calm. Luke 8:24
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Jan Ackerson
09/23/07
Almost like a little snapshot of this disciple's fear--and subsequent calm. You said a lot in a very word words--well done.

As a writing exercise, try conveying some of the same emotions using entirely new phrases, especially your images and metaphors. Many of them are familiar and expected--you'll hook your readers by using fresh and creative phrases.