God! A figure of love and forgiveness to many, a figure of fear to others. Pulitzer Prize winning essayist Annie Dillard illustrates the differences and similarities on how one feels about God in her essays “On a Hill Far Away” and “God in the Doorway”. Dillard explores children’s fear of God by comparing her portrayal of herself with the child on the hill, using common motifs, symbols, and differences of tone to contrast the two reactions. With the reverence of God also comes the fear of the almighty
from one moment? This is called a turning point and probably everyone has experienced one. There are some stories that describe the importance of turning points. The things that cause a significant change in someone's life are not always that big of a thing. These things could include coffee, cells, or the need to walk. The first of the many stories is the launch text “At the Crossroads”. A story about a guy (Nick Kleckner) wanting more in his life, so what better way to do it than to walk from Florida