Author’s note: Although I may take inspiration from true life experiences, none of these characters are meant to describe or call out any specific person. Abigail wove through the crowds of people in the narthex to find her friends Beth, Cindy, and Danielle. Although the four of them went to school together and had just … Continue reading An Example of the Believers (1): Gossip and Slander
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“A Fool’s Mortification” (1)
An Allegory, by Mike Murrell There once was a wise man travelling on an adventure who was tasked with delivering food to a church. Strolling along a path next to a lake of murky waters, he noticed a tiny little worm-like creature submerged in water with its head sticking out. It was waving back and … Continue reading “A Fool’s Mortification” (1)
Rooting Out the Weeds of Sin
At the beginning of this summer, my family and I decided to plant a garden. We started out with really good intentions, motivated to keep it watered, weeded, and fertilized in hopes of harvesting a healthy crop of produce. That went well for a few weeks. At the beginning, my siblings and I would walk … Continue reading Rooting Out the Weeds of Sin
