Diamond Dust is a bimonthly website that strives to empower teens and adults in their Christian walk. We are based on the quote:
“Adversity is the diamond dust with which heaven polishes its jewels.” -Leighton
Diamond Dust. It sounds so...elegant. But contrary to what we might imagine, it is not the sparkling dust of diamonds. Rather, it is rough powder used to cut and polish gemstones. It is the only tool strong enough to do the job. Similarly, we believe that God uses troubles in our lives to cut away and smooth our rough parts. After this type of “diamond dust” is used we become stronger Christians and grow in our relationship with the Lord. Only then can we truly shine like diamonds.
Diamond Dust Announcement!!!
Dear Readers,
After much thought, we have decided to make Diamond Dust a bi-monthly publication this year. Since life can get so hectic, we thought this arrangement might work better for everyone involved in the publication of this e-zine.
We will continue to send out email notification to those signed up on our mailing list when the new bi-monthly issues appear online. Thank you for reading Diamond Dust! Your support is appreciated!
Sincerely,
Laura & Stephanie Rutlind
Editors, Diamond Dust
January/February 2008 Issue
Happy New Year!! We hope that this new season will a blessed one for you and your families. As we are deep in the busy days of winter, we will look at the new theme, Light of Life. May this new year be a time of seeking the Lord and depending on His light that fills our lives.
In Christ,
Stephanie & Laura Rutlind
Editors, Diamond Dust
In This Issue:
Article: "To Vote or Not To Vote" by Lydia Rule
Fiction: "The Christmas Blanket" by Lynn Charlotte
Poetry: "Peace and Joy" by Mary Sikorsky
"The Special Girl" by Joshua Zitovsky, age 12
"Taking Flight" by Marie D. Jones, age 13
"In Seclusion" by Lauren Amoros, age 17
Book Review: “Uglies" by Laura Rutlind
Music Review: “Only Love Remains - JJ Heller”
Odds and Ends:"God's Fireworks" by Marissa Rule
Walking In Faith Column: "Forbidden Fruit" by Jade West
Diamond Dust Themes 2008
Each issue will include some manuscripts on these topics, as well as general inspirational material. Visit our Writer’s Guidelines at www.freewebs.com/diamonddustmagazine/guidelines.htm
If possible please submit manuscripts for themes at least one month in advance. Thank you!
January-February
*Light of Life & Teen Poetry Gallery
March-April
*Growth
May-June
*Restoration
July-August
*Change
September-October
*Truth
November-December
*Majesty
Contact us: email us with questions and comments at DiamondEditor@yahoo.com
~~About the Editors~~
Laura Rutlind is passionate about writing, reading, music, gymnastics and animals. She loves to spend time on internet discussion boards when she’s not busy at the library or with church activities! She has had poems and articles published in magazines like: Skipping Stones, RubyZine, Encounter, Purpose, Keys For Kids, Spirit-Led Writer, and Teenlight magazines. She also has true stories published in the books God Allows U-Turns, Choices Teens Make, True vol. 2, and When God Steps In: stories of everyday grace.
Stephanie Rutlind likes photography, scrapbooking, and exploring the outdoors. When she isn’t busy with photos, she is often curled up with a book or working on a new idea for a writing project. She loves animals, gymnastics, Christian music and her job at the library. She has had articles and poems published in Teenlight, RubyZine and Teenlink.
