Apostolic Witness Stories – Always Rejoicing

1. Short Stories, Apostolic Witness Stories, Biblically Themed

St. Thomas Remembers

By Uisdean 9 July, 2025 31 July, 2025 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

By Uisdean 22 May, 2025 31 July, 2025 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 …

Apostolic Witness Stories, Biblically Themed

The Last Fishing Trip

By Uisdean 24 May, 2020 31 July, 2025 itemprop="discussionURL"0

(About 2865 words/ 12-16 minutes read time.) What’s it like to face Jesus after you have denied Him? Based on John 21, this is the story of Simon Peter’s reconciliation with Jesus. While it is my fictional account, I have tried to make sure what I relate here is faithful to Scripture.