Stories, Essays, Poems, all pointing to JOY
 
Category: <span>Biblically Themed</span>

Category: Biblically Themed

These stories are based on the Bible. It is my hope that you will be able to envision the circumstances of the tale more completely. I have done my best to keep the tale within the parameters of Biblical accuracy. For example: I did put wings on the snake in Eden, but, in The Revelation, the devil is described as a dragon. However, if you note something that seems heretical, please leave a comment. I most certainly do not want to publish heresy.

1. Short Stories, Apostolic Witness Stories, Biblically Themed

St. Thomas Remembers

itemprop="discussionURL"0

The New Testament informs us that The Resurrection of Jesus was not immediately understood by the disciples…or anyone else. They spent forty days with Him, watched Him “ascend into Heaven” and even then they didn’t comprehend The Gospel. But on Pentecost they were baptized with the Holy Spirit and they finally understood. Thomas was the “seeing is believing” disciple. But he wanted to see the Kingdom of David, not the Kingdom of God. So he had a difficult time seeing what he saw. Word Count: 794

1. Short Stories, Apostolic Witness Stories, Biblically Themed

The Valley Of Hinnom

itemprop="discussionURL"0

As they reclined at the table, everyone seemed uncomfortable. The Sanhedrin wanted to arrest them, but every day when they went to the Temple, Sadduccee and Pharisee representatives merely challenged Jesus, trying to trap him. The stress of persecution permeated the room.  Moreover, the ten disciples were still offended by …

1. Short Stories, 1st Box Landing Page, Biblically Themed

The Fifth Commandment

itemprop="discussionURL"0

(About 12,575 words/ One hour read time.) The story of King David is one of the great stories of history. This retelling is from the viewpoint of Prince Jonathan, the son of King Saul. It examines the relationship of Jonathan and his father, asking how to obey the 5th commandment when one’s father is not very honorable. While it is very long, I do hope you enjoy it.

Biblically Themed

The Magic Fruit

itemprop="discussionURL"1

(About 2310 words/ 9-12 minutes read time.) We know this story–or we think we do. C. S. Lewis did a great job with “Perelandra”…but I wanted to look at the story from Adam’s viewpoint. I was surprised when I reread the story that God did not tell Eve to avoid the tree, He only told Adam. And, of course, the talking animals are my fantasy…but the Bible does tell us that the ‘snake’ did talk. I began writing this before 2010 and finished it in 2017. It should have nothing theological that is not orthodox. However, you should read it for entertainment. It is not scripture. As I say elsewhere, read it as historical fiction.