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Beth Barnett loves YAHshua
    My main portfolio contains 23 items.
Folder links are in Red   *   Other Item links are in Blue

The Power of His Love    (13+)    # 798443:
        I feel I must share this with you. I pray that it touches someone out there.
The Power of Prayer    (E)    # 914478:
        Never doubt the power of prayer. I pray for all of the lost souls out there.
[Background Work for Alien Bond]    (ASR)    # 797916:
        This holds background stories and exercises I've done for Alien Bond
Strength of Simple Faith    (ASR)    # 1103777:
        My mother has shown me what faith can do, not with words, but by her life.
The Holy Spirit Envelops Me    (E)    # 851063:
        This was my long ago experience of being baptized in the Spirit of God.
[Temperament and Mental Health]    (E)    # 1058935:
        What I have learned and keep learning about temperament and mental health
[Meet Robyn]    (13+)    # 920966:
        This autistic savant will touch your heart and mind. I know I'll never forget her.
[Inspirational Poetry]    (E)    # 879281:
        This folder is full of poems to lift you up when you feel down. God bless you.
[Writer's Group]    (E)    # 1401130:
        This will hold items for the Jail Writer's group. A forum or group in the future?
Life Lesson Taught By Suicide    (13+)    # 879134:
        My father's suicide taught me a lesson he didn't teach me in life.
[FREEDOM! Poetry and Essays]    (E)    # 879530:
        Break free from the chains of conventional wisdom!
Decisions, Decisions. What to write?    (E)    # 914238:
        So many story ideas for novels, so little time. Help me, please.
[Future Writing Endeavors]    (13+)    # 920974:
        Here are sketches, outlines, and samples of stories I will develop in the future.
[Character Portraits]    (E)    # 1051573:
        Here is what some of the characters I created look like. Enjoy.
[Mystery Woman]    (13+)    # 922062:
        A celebrity wishes to get in touch with her past, and stirs up a rural Indiana family.
[Research for novels]    (E)    # 871513:
        This will hold research for my novels, and on novel writing.
[My Cats and Me]    (E)    # 1017965:
        Here are some pics of me. Pics of my cats, Rakiki and Lady Vannora, too. Enjoy.
[Foreign, Academic, and Military Writing]    (E)    # 772632:
        Various writings dealing with my personal experience and studies
ABC Challenge (Round 2--Reversed)    (ASR)    # 1505199:
        Up for an ABC challenge? First sentence starts with Z, then Y, then so on until A.
Life Already Written    (E)    # 1498735:
        I don't know where I am in my story, but that's the point of living
Walking with Dad    (ASR)    # 1187406:
        "God will provide a sacrifce my son." Isaac tells the story of his father's sacrifice.
[Bloomington Women's Writing Center]    (E)    # 1054711:
        Beth's writing notebook from BWWC
[My beloved Sigs]    (E)    # 927308:
        I did not create these sigs, but I love them still. Thanks.

#772632:   Foreign, Academic, and Military Writing    (E)     [Top]
Various writings dealing with my personal experience and studies    (7 items)

U.S. Army and Social Classification    (ASR)    # 1015798:
        A brief look inside the socialization that goes on in the U.S. Army. This is no secret.
How to Become a Soldier    (E)    # 871724:
        This satirical essay has some honest truth in it. You decide.
[Native Americans]    (E)    # 902081:
        Contains classwork and research involving Native American Folklore. Enjoy!
NO SMOKING!    (ASR)    # 903342:
        Public health vs. Freedom?
Meine Starke Familie    (E)    # 871722:
        This is a German account of the strength of love in my family.
Ghost Driver    (E)    # 772636:
        Getting lost in beautiful Heidelberg, Germany. Oh what fun!
Der Platz Der Freundschaft    (E)    # 772635:
        German account of place where German and American flags fly together.

#797916:   Background Work for Alien Bond    (ASR)     [Top]
This holds background stories and exercises I've done for Alien Bond    (12 items)

Spring of Life--Character Sketch    (ASR)    # 905373:
        Meet Sylvia, equivalent to Moses the prophet on her world, but on Earth, hidden, for now.
Universal Missionaries    (ASR)    # 1370883:
        Sylvia before the assembly, explaining the faith of her people, an unfallen alien race
Wedding Vows    (ASR)    # 1054668:
        Hinakha yafeh dodi, ahf na'im, ahf arsennu ra'ananah (Alien Bond)
New Life Prophecy--the Armavan race    (13+)    # 1058754:
        The human race ends on a distant world--a new creation, a new race
Sylvia Before the Altar of God    (13+)    # 909896:
        God shows Sylvia how much He loves the people of Earth, and what He did at the cross.
Blood Medicine    (ASR)    # 797920:
        An alien comes down in a flash of light and meets a human. It was no coincidence.
Vivid Vision    (E)    # 1529034:
        Sylvia dances before the Lord at IHOP dressed in royal purple and shimmering gold.
Fire of Life, Sting of Death    (ASR)    # 1498728:
        Dream Sylvia had at the age of twelve, before staying a pandemic on a human world
Dreams and Visions of Alien Bond    (ASR)    # 1258274:
        There are many dreams and visions in the novel of Alien Bond: Spring of Life.
Inspiration for Alien Bond    (E)    # 1086151:
        What can I say? It's the Word. Help for my writer's block.
Vision of a Cure    (13+)    # 1081941:
        A world of humans is healed through a vision from a strange girl, a foreign prophetess.
Spring of Life    (E)    # 801709:
        Illustration of Dr. Sylvia Stattor in Alien Bond: Spring of Life.

#871488:   Conisha: Ruby Prophecy    (13+)     [Top]
A once-powerful superpower rests in the hands of one woman: a humbled, but stubborn, slave    (2 items)

Conisha: The Ruby Prophecy(outline)    (13+)    # 871494:
        This is an upcoming novel in the WDS outline. WIP. Enjoy.
Conisha: The Ruby Prophecy    (13+)    # 796349:
        A former princess realizes a man whose family left her an orphan, loves her.

#871513:   Research for novels    (E)     [Top]
This will hold research for my novels, and on novel writing.    (4 items)

Blank Novel Outline    (E)    # 870156:
        Interested in writing a novel? Have an outline yet? Need one?
ABC exercise    (13+)    # 772641:
        1st sentence starts with A, then so on. 1 fragment. One 100-word sentence.Try it!
Woolf and Threads of Communication    (E)    # 963694:
        In her novel, Between the Acts, Woolf beautifully shows a cycle of miscommunication.
Autism    (E)    # 871516:
        This is a serious medical condition with no cure, but there is hope.

#879281:   Inspirational Poetry    (E)     [Top]
This folder is full of poems to lift you up when you feel down. God bless you.    (14 items)

I love You    (E)    # 871161:
        Multi-lingual love poem to God. I welcome all languages and translations. 57 and counting.
No Reason To Worry    (E)    # 866915:
        Let the peace that passes all understanding into your life
Faith vs. Fear    (E)    # 864706:
        Faith overcomes fear, if you believe it.
No Turning Back    (E)    # 1064964:
        No retreat, beautiful surrender. Holy Spirit come!
What YOUR WORDS can do    (E)    # 817489:
        Words hurt, words heal. Words curse, words bless. Your words count.
The Author of My Life    (E)    # 874768:
        God is the author of my life, my pilot.
The Light of a Dream    (E)    # 838996:
        Martin Luther King, Jr. tribute. Light shuts out darkness always.
Light Pierces Darkness    (E)    # 883318:
        This is a tribute to my dear mother, whose strength and faith inspire me to no end.WIP
No end, No beginning    (E)    # 832348:
        This is a battle within my spirit, which longs to be free, and finding that path.
How Does the Mind Bend?    (E)    # 1182321:
        How does the mind bend at its breaking point? Written after a friend's breakdown.
Patience    (E)    # 978113:
        Patience is a virtue, but how can you fight your own desire?
Lift me up to my dreams    (E)    # 817238:
        The prayer of a Dreamer
Peace Over Jerusalem    (E)    # 1498731:
        Written during Rosh Hashana in our year 2008, a prayer for Jerusalem.
A Vision of Truth    (E)    # 1185481:
        אמת = Truth = יהוה

#879530:   FREEDOM! Poetry and Essays    (E)     [Top]
Break free from the chains of conventional wisdom!    (12 items)

The Greatest Soldier of All    (ASR)    # 1177685:
        The greatest soldier of all conquered death, hell and the grave to grant us freedom.
Freedom Isn't Free    (13+)    # 1109115:
        There is a price for freedom, but we may not want to think about that.
Freedom of Forgiveness    (E)    # 1273509:
        Unforgiveness can bind and torment you, but forgiveness can set you free.
True Wealth    (E)    # 917557:
        A tribute to the late Jay Van Andel, who left a great legacy. His torch burns bright.
When the Dream is Big Enough...    (E)    # 920154:
        A poetic explanation of my favorite inspirational quote.
The 3 Powers    (E)    # 897845:
        These three ingredients of success will empower you to be the best you can be.
The Gorilla and the Banana    (E)    # 879493:
        The power of Pro-suming! Stop being the mashed, eaten Banana!
The Fight in the Dog    (E)    # 879485:
        The rich get richer, the poor get poorer. Right? Wrong! Are you a pitbull or a poodle?
How has Quixtar succeeded?    (E)    # 915917:
        An analysis of Quixtar Incorporated--a powerful e-commerce business model.
Overcoming Marxist Objections    (E)    # 1025883:
        Creative entrepreneurs realize jobs do not provide personal freedom.
Live Life to Love    (E)    # 924387:
        This is what I've learned from Céline Dion's life, so far. What a beautiful life!
Demanding, yet uplifting    (E)    # 902120:
        Objection to Utilitarianism--too demanding--New Testament view.

#902081:   Native Americans    (E)     [Top]
Contains classwork and research involving Native American Folklore. Enjoy!    (6 items)

The Peyote Way    (E)    # 921337:
        Peyote is a mysterious plant which has more to it than mind stimulation.
Northwest Native Folklore    (E)    # 902108:
        Northwest culture promotes togetherness, influences modern art.
Tribes Unite    (E)    # 902104:
        Under pressure of relocation and abandonment, tribes unite.
Southwest Native American Folklore    (E)    # 902099:
        Similarities between cultures can help us relate to and help others.
Native American Films    (E)    # 902088:
        "Qaggiq," "Hitting Sticks, Healing Hearts," & a N.A. woodcarving film.
"Smoke Signals" the movie    (E)    # 902082:
        A Folklorist view of the movie "Smoke Signals"

#920966:   Meet Robyn    (13+)     [Top]
This autistic savant will touch your heart and mind. I know I'll never forget her.    (5 items)

New York City Calling    (13+)    # 772162:
        Vision of 9/11--an attack on all senses. Robyn was helpless, but now in NYC, remembering.
Caring For A Suffering Soul    (18+)    # 684842:
        Robyn learns what love, or the lack thereof, could lead a person, even herself, to do.
There is No Love Without Pain    (ASR)    # 871509:
        Robyn is scared of love's deep scars. Anyone else scared?
Psychiatrist Alex Gator    (13+)    # 797909:
        Dr. Gator is sent to analyze Robyn before the trial determining her sanity.
[Scenes for Robyn's Castle]    (ASR)    # 1124631:
        Here are scenes I may or may not use in the novel, most of which I wrote in January 2001.

#920974:   Future Writing Endeavors    (13+)     [Top]
Here are sketches, outlines, and samples of stories I will develop in the future.    (8 items)

Prequel to Alien Bond: Spring of Life    (E)    # 920978:
        The story of Sylvia's people, and her many adventures before coming to Earth.
Sequel to Alien Bond: Spring of Life    (E)    # 970700:
        The uniting of two human races to bring salvation to an ending world.
The Love of a Good Friend--story sketch    (18+)    # 867494:
        When love is poured into her life, a survivor of child abuse must face her secret past.
Blind Justice--story sketch    (13+)    # 865884:
        Prejudice in 1960s South, a forbidden love, and an outsider with a vision of unity
[Conisha: Ruby Prophecy]    (13+)    # 871488:
        A once-powerful superpower rests in the hands of one woman: a humbled, but stubborn, slave
Beautiful Deception    (13+)    # 791385:
        One deception leads to another. Stereotyping strangers leads to valuable lessons. WIP
Diamond in the Rough--story sketch    (E)    # 921744:
        A wealthy man hires a homeless woman to take care of his snobbish visiting nephew.
Hear Not, See More--story sketch    (E)    # 921327:
        A story about a deaf telepath, who has overcome her disability with her God-given gift.

#922062:   Mystery Woman    (13+)     [Top]
A celebrity wishes to get in touch with her past, and stirs up a rural Indiana family.    (2 items)

Mystery Woman--Acts 1 and 2    (13+)    # 922022:
        A celebrity wishes to get in touch with her past, and stirs up a rural Indiana family.
My First Story    (E)    # 798464:
        My first real writing experience; the first spark of my imagination.

#927308:   My beloved Sigs    (E)     [Top]
I did not create these sigs, but I love them still. Thanks.    (4 items)

Dove, Colombe, Yonah    (E)    # 1140581:
        The gift of a dove. Thanks.
Veteran's Group Army Sig    (E)    # 933943:
        I'm proud to have served with the U.S. Army for nearly eight years.
Get Closer to Jesus    (E)    # 927809:
        Beautiful message, what more can I say? There's no other way to a peaceful life.
Not Just An American    (E)    # 927807:
        Not Just An American, but also a Christian

#1017965:   My Cats and Me    (E)     [Top]
Here are some pics of me. Pics of my cats, Rakiki and Lady Vannora, too. Enjoy.    (10 items)

Me in Venice    (E)    # 1017961:
        I love Venice. It's so beautiful.
Rakiki--My Funny Girl    (E)    # 1017967:
        This is one big cat, 14 lbs., but she's as fiesty and as quick as she can be.
Rakiki and Teddy Bear    (E)    # 1022032:
        Rakiki is resting under the covers, next to one of my teddy bears.
Here I am    (E)    # 1004301:
        This is me, for better or worse.
Vannora and me # 2    (E)    # 1215889:
        Vannora and me again. February 10, 2007.
Vannora and Me # 1    (E)    # 1215884:
        Vannora posed on my lap. February 10, 2007
It's How Early?!    (E)    # 1212180:
        Did you have to use the bleepin' flash!
Lady Vannora relaxing    (E)    # 1212169:
        This is when she is tired of racing through the apartment.
Meet Lady Vannora    (E)    # 1212121:
        The beautiful Blue Tortie Burmilla Tiffany is not as innocent as she looks. lol.
My Funny Girl    (E)    # 1057690:
        Rakiki is a German cat with an attitude. She makes me laugh.

#1051573:   Character Portraits    (E)     [Top]
Here is what some of the characters I created look like. Enjoy.    (7 items)

Sylvia Stattor    (E)    # 1051462:
        This is Sylvia Stattor from Alien Bond.
Joseph Hamil    (E)    # 1051952:
        This is Joseph Hamil, Sylvia's love interest.
Joey Hamil    (E)    # 1051493:
        This is little Joey from Alien Bond
Sara Stattor    (E)    # 1052375:
        This is Sylvia's youngest sister, the legal genius.
Robyn Spriggs    (E)    # 1051560:
        She ties with Sylvia as my favorite character I've created.
Princess Savannah    (E)    # 1051554:
        This is Savannah from Conisha: The Ruby Prophecy, still the leader in my poll. lol.
Celeste Montgomery    (13+)    # 1052336:
        This character has been through quite a lot in her young life.

#1054711:   Bloomington Women's Writing Center    (E)     [Top]
Beth's writing notebook from BWWC    (4 items)

Beautiful Creation    (E)    # 1060804:
        The prompt was hope, and I thought of God's beautiful creation and His love for me
Prophetic Words from Dying Lips    (13+)    # 1060800:
        The prompt was grief, but I remembered a true story of overcoming and a renewal of love.
First draft--Joseph's vows    (E)    # 1060794:
        This was used to create Joseph's wedding vows in Alien Bond: Spring of Life
Phone number exercise    (E)    # 1060786:
        Use your phone number to indicate number of syllables per line. Zeros wild.

#1058935:   Temperament and Mental Health    (E)     [Top]
What I have learned and keep learning about temperament and mental health    (6 items)

Temperament Lowdown    (E)    # 869788:
        Poetic view of the innate temperaments. Can you see yourself? Please, let me know.
Unravelling My Thoughts    (ASR)    # 949483:
        Are temperament and Mental Health at all related? A positive, spiritual view of self.
ADHD: Disorder or Temperament Variance?    (E)    # 962590:
        Medical model vs. temperament--An analysis of 2 models of socially deviant behavior.
Temperament and ADHD    (E)    # 1027305:
        This is a breakdown of the temperaments and how one is parallel, but goes beyond ADHD.
Allison    (E)    # 1253390:
        Acrostic for supervisor who spent 20 yrs helping people with developmental disabilities.
Temperament Test    (E)    # 1145443:
        Find out which temperament describes you best.

#1124631:   Scenes for Robyn's Castle    (ASR)     [Top]
Here are scenes I may or may not use in the novel, most of which I wrote in January 2001.    (1 item)

First Kiss    (13+)    # 1124639:
        Robyn is upset about her ex-husband's insults. Tee gives her a shoulder to cry on.

#1401130:   Writer's Group    (E)     [Top]
This will hold items for the Jail Writer's group. A forum or group in the future?    (2 items)

Jail Writing Prompts    (E)    # 1401091:
        These are the many writing prompts I've formulated for the writer's group
Jail Writing Group    (E)    # 1114373:
        Any volunteers to help out in their local jails or prisons, take a look and run with it.

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