By Adam David Collings What is not to love about this short story? In a word nothing. A wonderful, fantastical premise. A down to earth nerd with present parents. A girl he is falling for. Adam writes a wonderful redemptive arc laced with heroism, self-sacrifice, and obedience. Biblical principles underscore the storyline without being preachy.Continue reading “FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A TIME TO MOURN”
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MONDAY MORNING WASHING IN HIS WORD
Monday Morning Washing In His Word
FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A Time to Laugh
by T. W. Clawson Sometimes we think the most important memories in another’s story are the large life-altering events like graduations, first dates, marriage, births when really it is the profound moment of being seen, heard, and appreciated. T. W. ‘s tale takes us on a whirlwind of emotions as a husband tells his wifeContinue reading “FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A Time to Laugh”
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
Esther 10 Mordecai’s accountIn the annals of the kingsHe had sought their good.
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
Monday Morning Washing in His Word Esther 3-4 “But he thought it beneath him to lay hands on Mordecai alone.” NRSV, 2010 So seeks Jews destruction Mordecai’s law Of God Forbids offering Obeisance to Mere man… mere man. King Ahasuerus Becomes pawn In chess Game of God’s Good Vs. Evil Mere woman Satan’s archetype EstherContinue reading “Monday Morning Washing in His Word”
Lewis’ Problem of Pain
Almost daily. My dad speaks to me of goodbye, thanking me for caring for him — of a final separation that is drawing near. Sometimes he feels it more than others, I see him squinting into the void, as though seeing death approach on the horizon. He had a vagal response last Friday night… whileContinue reading “Lewis’ Problem of Pain”
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
Nehemiah 13 Nehemiah’s reforms, For Jerusalem Tobias in, God’s court Nehemiah grows, Angry, Cleansing Vessels returned, Rightful place Godly treasurers, Appointed priests “Remember me, O my God, concerning this, and do not wipe out my good deeds that I have done for the house of my God and for his service.” (NRSV, Zondervan) Sabbath breakers,Continue reading “Monday Morning Washing in His Word”
FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A TIME TO WEEP
by Jered Gering This wonderful speculative fiction/time element story effortlessly swept me into a spiritual battle that had me alternating between weeping and holding my breath. It encouraged my heart greatly… to keep praying… keep loving… keep weeping…. The beauty of Jered’s angelic host was displayed through their ongoing love and obedience to God. ThisContinue reading “FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A TIME TO WEEP”
Monday Morning Washing in His Word
Nehemiah 8 Seventh month, Rolls around Israel’s settlers, Gathered together Water Gate, Square filled Ezra brings, Moses’ Law People’s ears, Were attentive Ezra stood, Upon platform Six men, Seven men He between, Law reading He opened, People stood Ezra blessed, The Lord Great God, “Amen, amen.” Hands lifted, Faces bowed The Levites, Helped them PeopleContinue reading “Monday Morning Washing in His Word”
FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A Time to Build
by Dana Bell Come read about Dana’s other work here, here, here… and here! Author Dana Bell has written an intriguing short story… I love the animal’s communications with our protagonist, Jehna. I don’t want to give anything else away, so it stops here! I do have the author’s permission to share these characters areContinue reading “FROM THE SWING FICTION FEATURE FRIDAY: A Time to Build”