Summer Story Rules
This time around, we’ve kept it quite simple. Write a story about a Neighborhood Feud. The goal is to be ready to share them the first weekend of August. Happy Writing!
Beautiful Rocks
Rocks! Rocks! Beautiful rocks!See all the rocks that I found:Heart shaped and sparkly and purple and smooth,Striped and spotted and flattened and grooved.Collection keeps growing,My hand’s overflowing,Oh, Daddy, come look at my rocks!Rocks! Rocks! Beautiful rocks!Gathering rocks by the pound:Diamonds and emeralds and rubies and gold,Silver and platinum, riches untold.My bank account’s growing,My wealth keeps… Read More Beautiful Rocks
Cousin Story Updates
Are you ready for the new set of rules? Include in your story a character with these attributes: And now for reading material. Abbess Song By Hannah Christensen Robin Hood is such a hero–but this aunt is not convinced of the cost. A poem rendition of a Traitor Backstory. RUFF?! By Jerry All this dog… Read More Cousin Story Updates
Power in Foolishness
“For the message of the cross is foolishness to those who are perishing, but to us who are being saved it is the power of God.” Isn’t that typical of mankind—God shows His power and glory, and instead of responding in awe, people scoff. In six days God spoke the world into existence. “What a… Read More Power in Foolishness
Recorded
Recently the classroom I work in had a crew in, taking video footage to use in a training project. We were outfitted in microphones to wear while they were visiting. I wasn’t under the lens the entire time, but it was odd walking around with a microphone. I could only assume it was recording the… Read More Recorded
Manna…Every Day
God hates complaining. He both calls us to give thanks, and pours out abundant blessings to give thanks for. There are times when our lives are more full of blessings than others and times the blessings are harder to see, but let’s face it: even in the abundant times we can get caught up in… Read More Manna…Every Day
Truly Current Rules
Alas, you missed getting a post on the Camping Trip rules. You will have to look them up if you want to see what they were. BUT–there’s still weeks to go before the current rules come due! The next Cousin Story Party is planned to be during Spring Break. Get your writing cap on and… Read More Truly Current Rules
A Flurry of Stories
Forest Rescue By Hannah Christensen Dusty is finally beginning to accept that her brother is dead. Then she receives a mysterious phone call, and hope flutters up despite logic. Will her sister help her brave the forest to follow this lead? A Book Blurb story Congo Kitty By Hannah Christensen Your kitty’s eye teeth seem… Read More A Flurry of Stories
The Hippo Means Wide
This summer I was involved in a kids’ Bible program at the park. We were working on Matthew 7:13-14, “Enter by the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the way is easy that leads to destruction and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow and the way is… Read More The Hippo Means Wide
Finally…More Story Rules!
Alas, I have neglected to keep up the progression of story rules. I will try to at least make the menus reflect the different sets that have been written on this past year. The current one… A character ends up in the wrong story.
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