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Category: 2021

“People in the Car” Results

At the end of May the “People in the Car” inspired stories were shared. Sorry it’s taken so long to get them up–I know at least one person is impatiently waiting. Here are the stories from that set of rules given to me so far. The People in the Car (Sleeping Princess sequel) by MJ… Read More “People in the Car” Results

July 13, 2021August 9, 2021 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Psalm 139:11-12

God can see in the dark. This is a comfort in our fear, in our isolation, in our unknowns. It is also a warning when we try to cover up our evil. We can’t. Is this figurative darkness or literal? Both. Just night seems to multiply the theft, the violence, the immorality, the book of… Read More Psalm 139:11-12

July 7, 2021June 28, 2021 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Psalm 139:9-10

God’s constant presence is both a blessing and an admonition: you don’t get away with anything. He knows. Just ask Jonah.

June 29, 2021June 3, 2021 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Psalm 139:7-8

Sheol: basically, the grave; being swallowed up in death

June 22, 2021June 3, 2021 Hannah Christensen1 Comment

Psalm 139:5-6

Ever feel like running away and hiding from everyone? It doesn’t work with God. Even in the quiet, He’s there. He hasn’t let go.

June 15, 2021June 3, 2021 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Psalm 139:3-4

Not only does God know all my doings, none of them surprise Him. He knows before they come.

June 8, 2021June 3, 2021 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Psalm 139:1-2

I am never alone–God is always there, He always sees. He knows my every outward move, and can see the inside, too. Nothing is ever lost from His eyes.

June 3, 2021 Hannah Christensen1 Comment

Tolerance of God

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

March 30, 2021March 29, 2021 Hannah Christensen1 Comment

More Story Updates

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

March 10, 2021 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

Backpacking

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

January 20, 2021 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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