Staley’s Store Introduction
This originally was to be a series of short stories that revolved around a place called “Staley’s Store”. Every story was to be independent, linked only by the fact that each story had at least one scene at Staley’s Store. Somewhere along the way, a plot developed. While you can …
The Last Fishing Trip
(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.
Henney Penney & Chicken Little
While writing both the Goldilocks and The Three Pigs stories I wondered about how the world changed from talking animals to the situation we have today. This was, originally, just a story about how the animals lost their ability to talk to humans. That, it seems, evolved into what some may consider a parable. Neither the original Henney Penney nor the original Chicken Little have happy endings. This story, likewise, does not have a happy ending. Still, I thought it to be worthwhile.
(About 3860 words– +/- 20 minutes read time.)
‘Tis The Season To Vote…!
I wrote this during Early Voting 2020. The ads on TV and the flyers in my mailbox were, in part, some inspiration.
Seeing Red
A red car. A teenager. An old man.
Not a formula for a pleasant Sunday drive in the country…
(About 5350 words/ 25-30 minutes read time.)
The Inheritance Cycle
(About 1650 words/ 7 – 10 minutes read time.) If you have not read “The Inheritance Cycle” by Paolini this review will, I hope, help you decide to do that. I’ve avoided spoilers here. Instead of revealing the plot, I decided to discuss the deeper levels of the story. This is not a children’s fairy tale. Keep reading and see why.
The Fantasy Tale: An Observation
(About 1260 words/ 5 – 8 minutes read time.) I’ve read reviews of various fantasy stories that irritate me. The reviewer does not know what he/she is talking about. I’ll explain…
A Short Morning Prayer: The Armor of God
Good morning, Father! Good morning, Jesus! Good morning Holy Spirit! Romans 12:1-2 Heavenly Father, according to your Word, I present my body as a living sacrifice holy and acceptable in your sight. Let my behavior conform to your model, Jesus, and not to the world around me. Isaiah …
Alternity
This “poem” might be best read out loud with a sense of urgency.
{Parkour is a sport that uses the urban environment as an obstacle course.}
(1377 words/ 5-9 minutes read time.)