“Oh, Joseph…” The hairs on Joseph’s neck stood erect. He glanced up from the notes laid out in front of him. Potiphar’s wife, Nephry is the name she preferred, stood in the doorway. The sheer gown she wore exposed more than Joseph planned on seeing. He looked at the gardener who was working details with… Continue reading A TEMPTING TEST
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A NEW LANGUAGE
Joseph was taken directly to the gardener when they entered Potiphar’s home. The gardener looked at him. “Do you speak Egyptian?” Joseph stood quietly. The gardener looked at the men who brought him in. “Do we know where he’s from?” “He’s a Hebrew from Canaan.” “Canaan, that’s closer than most of the slaves we get… Continue reading A NEW LANGUAGE
There once was a peacock named Ralph
There once was a peacock named Ralph Who lucked out by living in a house The person he kept was a girl named Dyann Although not a dog she still had a plan She came to her folks and asked for a leash When they asked “Why?” she simply said “Please.” Next thing they know… Continue reading There once was a peacock named Ralph
DREAMS OF GREATNESS
Joseph approached his brothers as they were preparing to go out to tend to the herds. “You’re not going to believe the dream I had last night. It was so real, even though it doesn’t make any sense.” Levi looked at him. “Yes, highly favored one, please share what insights you have for us. We… Continue reading DREAMS OF GREATNESS
GOD’S MAKING OF A GREAT LEADER
It’s time for a new series of posts on this blog. We’ve covered the Christmas and Easter events in a fictionalizing manner while devotionalizing them, too. We then went through the Bible and looked at the widows and orphans God showcased in His story of mankind. After that we found the teenagers, then senior citizens,… Continue reading GOD’S MAKING OF A GREAT LEADER
A red-neck’s list of what NOT to bring to the ACFW conference in St Louis
Bubba, I know you’re all fired up about going to the big city of St. Louis for that writer’s conference put out by my friends at the American Christian Fiction Writers. I feel the need to make a few suggestions to you that should make your visit more enjoyable for everybody, including yourself. First off… Continue reading A red-neck’s list of what NOT to bring to the ACFW conference in St Louis
A DELAYED BLESSING
Elizabeth set the ingredients out for her special unleavened bread. Zacharias would be home soon. She knew how much he loved her fresh bread. The 23rd Psalm hummed from her mouth. A hand on each side startled her. Flour went everywhere, including her hair. She spun around and found her husband smiling from ear-to-ear. She noticed… Continue reading A DELAYED BLESSING
AN INITIAL DOUBT
Zacharias strained to see the lots as they were cast to see who would be chosen to present the incense offering in the temple. It was a long time since he’d been in the mix this far along. Others started chanting his name to try to get the lots to cast in his favor. He… Continue reading AN INITIAL DOUBT
THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
David opened his eyes to find one of his servants staring at him. He rolled on his back and let out a deep sigh. “How did my lord the king sleep?” “Your lord didn’t sleep much at all last night. Is it too much to ask for a fire in this room? I was too… Continue reading THE RIGHTFUL SUCCESSOR
Who, me, really? What’s in a name.
Do you ever wonder what people will think of you when you’re old? If you’re already old and you know what people think of you perhaps you wish you could go back and make a few changes in your life. There are a few times in the Bible when God gives certain people a glimpse… Continue reading Who, me, really? What’s in a name.