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Writings by Hannah Christensen

Day By Day

For those who may have been wondering what I have been about this summer since it obviously has not been writing, here is a post about my move to Oklahoma. Here I am at my new house. No, I don’t have any pictures of the piles of boxes that I’ve been unpacking for my main… Read More Day By Day

December 31, 2025December 30, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

The Heavens Declare

Lift up your eyes Unto the sky For glory fills That arch up high The sun sinks down—God is a master craftsman. The stars shine bright—God endures forever. The wind gusts by—God walks throughout the earth. The sun comes up—God is faithful. The soft clouds float—God is the King of Peace. The clouds pile high—God… Read More The Heavens Declare

December 20, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Thunder and Smoke

Thunder and lightning and trumpets and smoke!God lit on the mountain, and from there He spoke.His statutes are holy, His judgments are right–Thunder and lightning and smoke.God lit on the mountain, His presence a flame,The smoke of His holiness shrouding His name.He stooped to come down to the top of mount’s height.God lit the mountain… Read More Thunder and Smoke

December 3, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

And finally…stories

For all those who have been thinking, “Where are the stories? It’s far past August!” here they are, late but present (at least all that I could get my hands on). All three of these follow the story rules “Inspired by Sayings”. If you want a refresher as to which saying were the inspiration, you… Read More And finally…stories

November 15, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Scary Dogs

A friend was telling me about her baby who doesn’t like loud noises. When he hears something loud, he will start making worried sounds and look at her. She assures him it’s okay. Sometimes that helps, and sometimes he decides it can’t be, really. He has been okay with dogs until recently. On a walk,… Read More Scary Dogs

June 12, 2025June 5, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Cousin Story Summer News

The Monsters Next Door By Xaris and Hannah Christensen A knight in armor is always ready for adventure….which is why Sir Humphrey is trying to hide his armor. Now his sister can’t send him out on quests, right? A Reversed Trope story. Co-written with Hannah Christensen. This Sea Air Isn’t Fresh. By Hannah Christensen Hyacinth… Read More Cousin Story Summer News

June 5, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Storm Across the Heavens

A hush wraps all creation, not a bird dares voice a trill.The wind suspends its breath. Sky bends its ear. Each leaf is still.A shiver whispers through the air and echoes silently;The blazing sun veils face and bows with grave humility.A mighty rush–the top boughs stir as herald gust appear:The chariot of the mighty king… Read More Storm Across the Heavens

April 5, 2025 Hannah Christensen2 Comments

Titus 3:5-6

March 7, 2025February 27, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Cousin Stories…Slowly

Five people wrote a story for the story rules of “Building Falls”. Only one has submitted it to me (Thank you, Lexi Anders!) Alas, yes, that means mine is not ready yet, either. More on that soon. New Stories A Change of Heart By Lexi Anders The Lay of King Arjasp (not an active page… Read More Cousin Stories…Slowly

February 28, 2025February 27, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Revelation 21:6

February 24, 2025 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

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Should Any Calamity Befall

Storms. Pirates. Sea Creatures. War.  Ezra’s fellow apprentice, George, has heard all about the dangers at sea. The two boys, having gotten into trouble one time too many, will have to face many perils. They vow to come to each other’s aid should any calamity befall the other.

For boys who cannot manage the tying of a Sunday cravat without disaster, there are certain to be many escapades…

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Mister Bug by M.J. Austins

“No!” Dale tried to keep the princess from eating her third beetle of the morning. Kidnapped princesses are more work than you’d think. Still, he isn’t about to willingly turn over the responsibility to some nanny of unknown qualifications.

La Macha by Hannah Christensen

Though Waldhar rescued Regina from her tower, her foster mother is not ready to release her ward. Regina’s haven in the kingdom of Almangia may soon be stricken with a war over her hand in marriage.

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