Walking On Oil
This story is adapted from an old legend. Many years ago I read that St. John was tortured by being boiled in oil, but that he survived. (About 2260 words/ 9-12 minutes read time.)
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.
Useless
This is my fictional account of the story of Onesimus, who is mentioned in Paul’s letter to Philemon. (About 7265 words. 30-40 minutes read time.)
HOLY WEEK at C.O.T.R.
One of the best things about Church of the Resurrection is the way we celebrate Easter. For us, Holy Week means much more than just the end of Lent or the opportunity to visit with family and/or friends while the children hunt colored eggs. Yes, we enjoy those things. In fact, our celebration of Holy Week specifically contains those things. But it contains much more.
(2170 words/ 8-12 minutes read time.)
Shoeshine Mister?
A meditation on an experience that helped me understand the meaning of Jesus’ washing the Disciples feet.
(243 words/ two minutes read time.)
The Fear of the Lord
Just what does “The Fear of the Lord” actually mean? Is God a monster we should fear? Or is God a loving deity? Just what does the Bible say?
(748 words/ 3-4 minutes read time.)
Commercialized Christmas: It’s not what you think!
(About 1090 words/ 4-6 minutes read time.)
Every year, as soon as the stores begin to display Christmas themed products, some people begin to whine about how Christmas has been commercialized…Like many, I used to think we had let our sinful natures destroy this beautiful Holy Day. And then I complained to God about it…