Our God is a consuming flame.Who then can stand when He shall come?The glory bright about His nameShall strike the wicked, smite them dumb.Who then can stand when He shall come?Let dross beware! Refiner’s fireShall strike the wicked, smite them dumb–We all rebelled and earned His ire.Let dross beware refiner’s fire!I bend, I bow, for… Read More Kindled Upon
There is a turn of phrase which I despise. “He was worth [numerical amount] dollars.” It has a certain amount of usefulness in designating how much someone could cough up to ransom himself, but I hate the way it is worded, as though someone’s intrinsic worth is determined by the amount of money owned. Beyond… Read More Ransom
As a reminder, the rules for this story was to include a character who: Mailcarrier By Lexi Anders Mission success is a little uncertain right now. This would be easier if I knew more, but I’m sure they’d fire me if I learned how to read. At least I can give a good home to… Read More Mail Carrier Stories
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!
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
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
“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
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
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
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
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