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Summary Of Rachel's Tears By Randy Scott

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"Rachel's Tears: The Spiritual Journey of Columbine Martyr Rachel Scott" by Beth Nimmo and Darrell Scott is a story written by parents of a girl who was killed in the shootings at Columbine High School in 1999. After her death, they found journals and other writings that showed them that their daughter had an intimate relationship with God. They share her writing and their experiences in this book to help others who struggle with faith.
Everyone has a unique way of worshiping, and Rachel communicated with God through her writing. After her parents looked at what she had written, they got a glimpse into her relationship with God.
April 20, 1999 began as a regular day. By the end of the day however, a tragedy that shocked the nation occurred. Two senior students, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold, shot and killed 12 students and one teacher and then took their own lives. As the world …show more content…

She had told her friends that she would never have a chance to marry and will not live beyond 20. Less than a year before the shooting, Rachel had written in her diary, “This is my last year, Lord. I have gotten what I can. Thank you.“
Three weeks before the shooting, Rachel witnessed to the shooters, Eric and Dylan. She tried talking to them about leaving their hatred and coming to Jesus, but it only caused them to hate her even more. They even went to the extent of making home videos mocking her faith.
On the day of the shooting, Rachel was outside the school building having her lunch. Eric and Dylan entered the school campus and first shot Rachel. They shot her in the leg twice and shot her again in the back. They left but returned seconds later. On noticing that she was still alive, Eric walked over to Rachel and grabbed her by the hair, lifted up her head and asked her “Do you still believe in your God?” Her response was unflinching and unwavering,
”You Know I Do”, he responded “Then go be with Him,” and shot her in the

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