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Writings by Hannah Christensen

Tag: creation

Just How God Made Us

I’ve recently read a book called The Parrot’s Lament and Other True Tales of Animal Intrigue, Intelligence, and Ingenuity. It is full of intriguing anecdotes of Orangutan escapes, Orca orneriness, and big cats (but no octopus stories, in case you wanted to know). The author, Eugene Linden, is careful to explain how the stories cannot… Read More Just How God Made Us

June 14, 2022 Hannah ChristensenLeave a comment

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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The Sleeping Princess by MJ Austins

In Which a Health Inspector shows up at mattress store, armed to the thermometer.

The Three? by Lexi Anders

A crotchety taco salesman finally cranks up the gusto to pursue customers…but his tacos taste horrible. What can he add to them to change his future for the better?

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