The heart of man is fertile ground For every evil ever found: Injustice, greed, And every breed Of lust and hate in there is bound. God cannot call the sinner just. To tell a lie would break all trust: No judge to rule Oppressors cruel, No vengeance for those crushed to dust. But though all… Read More Tolerance of God
Yikes! It’s been so long since I’ve managed to get a blog posted. I have been working on it, in case anyone wonders, but only now is it ready. First of all, we did share stories in December, and here are some new stories, following the Story in Letters rules. Dear Charlie by Hannah Christensen… Read More More Story Updates
When I was sixteen, I was a camper at Outdoor Week. One could pick either a week of backpacking or a week of canoeing, and I picked backpacking. Knowing it would be hard work, I prepared by loading up a backpack we had at home with books and taking walks with it throughout the spring.… Read More Backpacking
Angels flood the sky with light. “Behold the King who comes tonight: Christ, anointed for the the task, Declaring war with God is past.” Every man there shakes in fear From the messenger they hear. “Glory be to God on high! Hear the sign of Savior nigh: In a manger you will see Jesus, wrapped… Read More Abecedarian Christmas
“Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.” Psalm 119:54 When I read through Psalm 119, the psalmist’s eulogies on the word of God and his love for it tend to overwhelm and dishearten me when compared to how my own affections fall short. It’s not just the promises and blessings… Read More Singing Statutes
Faith. Believing, trusting that something is so, even when you cannot see it. Faith does not make something so–it doesn’t matter how hard I believe that fence is not electric, if it is, it will still shock me when I touch it. God is true, whether or not anyone believes, and He does what He… Read More Not by Sight
There have been times when I feel like giving up. I’m talking about the times when sin is thick and verdant and taking over, times when there is no hope of victory that I can see. I go to the Bible and I see, “Whoever has been born of God does not sin, for His… Read More To Whom Shall We Go?
Here are the most recent story rules: * The story is told in letters that are sent back in time. * Write at least 5 letters. * As always, keep it clean! Due December 11th. Newly Posted Stories The King’s Circus by Lexi Anders Gilbert doesn’t know why he’s been cast into the king’s secret… Read More Updates
Recently, the Elementary School I work at has installed a program where the teachers can see what each of their students are doing online. I’ve enjoyed seeing the children’s reactions when their teachers explain, “Now I see everything all of you are doing. I can tell if you go to a site you’re not supposed… Read More I See You
Did I really forget to post the next set of rules? We are planning on having them due in October, too! October 17th, to be exact. Current rules: The whole story must take place in the circus and secret tunnels. Include a frog collector. I also have some new stories up for your enjoyment. My… Read More Updates
