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?
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
Behold, the coming King, The overcoming Lord. Before Him, all The nations fall Beneath His glit’ring sword. Though all the world rebell And spit into His face They earn His ire And feel His fire; They did despise His grace. Repent while there is time And serve the LORD with fear. Bow low and kiss… Read More Conquering King
I was in a quandary. I liked the book; I really, really enjoyed it. But as it sucked away more and more of my time and attention, conviction pricked. My heart was not where it should be and this story was leading me into sin. But…but…but… In the middle of this dilemma, God brought a… Read More Good Boundaries
Here is a list of the most recently added short stories: How to Get Henchmen in 5 Easy Steps by Natasha Blade A “How to __ in 5 Easy Steps Subtitle” story where a successful villain named Bob passes on valuable advice concerning henchmen via slideshow. Just a Few Embellishments by Natasha Blade What starts… Read More
Today I was prepared to clean the bathroom. It was on the plans, and I was ready to go. Things did not work that way. Mom began the day saying, “Everyone go outside and help pick up the sticks your dad heard falling all night.” Now, picking up sticks is a good excuse for being… Read More Plan Change
What would your response be if you learned death and disaster were headed straight for you? That is where Mordecai found himself after Haaman persuaded the king to make a decree to kill all the Jews. His first recorded response was mourning: sackcloth and ashes. Then he made a plan with Queen Esther to approach… Read More Mordecai’s Faith
Last spring, my grandma was talking about how the news reported around fifty tornadoes already. She remembered one that devastated Udall a few days before she graduated from High School. While she spoke I thought, too, of the pictures of flooding in Oklahoma—houses with only their second story visible. I know I have no guarantee… Read More Storm Shelter
When God gave His law to Israel, one of the concepts set up was that of the kinsman redeemer. When land or even people were sold, provision was made for buying them back. If a man could not redeem himself or his own land, his kin was allowed to (Leviticus 25:25, 47-49). It was a… Read More Redeemer-Avenger
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