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361. It's Just Plain Old Laziness by Jan Ackerson  
     A woman is upset that her neighbors still have their Christmas lights up in March. She's not aware of their secret heartache.
     
     
362. Shouting at the Ceiling by Jan Ackerson  
     When a young wife's husband is saved, their marriage is on the rocks--but after a conversation with the God that she doesn't believe in, hope for their reconciliation is reborn.
     
     
363. Oob Darnok's Low Luck Day by Jan Ackerson  
     In a strange world where all of life is just a game, ruled by the luck of the draw, the main character longs for a world with a benevolent God who cares for His people.
     
     
364. The Suit Jacket of Grace by Jan Ackerson  
     A teenage girl talks with her wise aunt about having made a poor decision. The aunt gives her an important object lesson from an embarassing episode in her own life.
     
     
365. Three Cards, No Play by Jan Ackerson  
     A young woman with Asperger's syndrome makes a tentative friendship.
     
     
366. Garnet, Cobalt, Magenta by Jan Ackerson  
     When children around the world are born in startling colors, a new way of looking at each other without prejudice is necessary.
     
     
367. Stairway Sentiment by PamFord Davis  
     "Join me as I meander back through memories to a stairway in the house where I grew up."
     
     
368. I Played Dead at Utøya Island by Jasti Victor  
     July 23, 2011 dawned as I accompanied my friends to the tiny forested holiday island of Utøya that was hosting the camp for the youth wing of Norway's ruling Labour party. Lanky, tall for my age, I walked along with my friends, exchanging jokes, unaware that in a few hours, I may not see most of them alive.
     
     
369. Atonement by sandra hoolihan  
     Short Christian Fiction with the theme "Crime and Punishment" written for Faithwriter's weekly challenge, but never submitted
     
     
370. High Prices, Low Wages by PamFord Davis  
     A young woman struggles to earn a living.
     
     
371. Alone in the Valley of Shadow by Greg Baker  
     A short story about a man lost in the mountains, being stalked by an unknown animal, and the fear that gripped his actions. Based on two separate real events that happened to the author. This story conveys a profound truth about loneliness and fear.
     
     
372. Memories From Country Roads by Donald Mehl  
     Most of us have fond memories of our younger years. This true story of days-gone-by is about rides in the country with my precious, aging grandparents. Oh, how I would love to re-live those moments.
     
     
373. Meek and Mild McStandish by PamFord Davis  
     McStandish was a man with a past who served in the present.
     
     
374. Not Looking For a Handout by PamFord Davis  
     "He's no bother to anyone here at this festival, just passing through, not begging for a handout, but grateful for a helping hand."
     
     
375. The Traffic Light by Erin Dijkema  
     This is a short story that introduces a comparison between two character's lives who never really come into true contact with each other.
     
     
376. My first bible by John Coupland  
     My feelings as I went to buy my first bible.
     
     
377. If I Perish, I Perish by   
     Go assemble all the Jews you can find in Susa and fast for me. Eat nothing for three days and three nights and I and my maids will fast with you. Then I shall go to the King, forbidden though it is.
     
     
378. Solomon and the Temple of God by   
     The higher the position a man occupies, greater are the responsibilities he has to bear, wider the influence he has to exert and greater would be his need of dependence on God.
     
     
379. The Still, Small Voice by Bonnie Freed  
     My dad was an alcoholic --- confusion, isolation and solitude had become a familiar and sad place. It was a time of a family crisis for me. We had become the family that was "messed up."
     
     
380. Quake, Tsunami and the bicycle by Jasti Victor  
     Mrs. Kuniko Watanabe said, "Lot was warned by God to escape to the hills first thing in the morning with his wife and two daughters, because He said He is going to destroy their city of Sodom. God warned them not to look back. But his wife who was way behind them, kept on turning back to look at the city she loved. That delay made her to lay exposed to the burning sulphur long enough to burn her to a pillar of salt. Like Lot, I cycled hard as soon as I heard the tsunami siren. I never looked back. It's the question of not looking back, when a devastating force is at work. When you look back, you slow down and loose valuable time and that's enough for the burning sulphur to turn you to a pillar of salt or a tsunami to drown you."
     
     
381. Mornings with Katherine and Sadie by Tracy Nunes  
     Who do you recognize? Which one is more like you? Katherine or Sadie?
     
     
382. Caressed By The Father by Kathleen Langridge  
     Life had not been kind to Rachel. Now another man was asking for something from her. Was he like all the others?
     
     
383. The Deacon's Wife by Lili Richey Willard  
     She did not know why. Was it Johnny who was at fault? Or was it her? Was this other woman prettier than she? More exciting?
     
     
384. Egypt, Then and Now by Jasti Victor  
     For man whether in Egypt, then and now , in Biblical times or in the present 2011; simply wanted to be free from tyranny, from despotic rule, and from injustice, and which had then, motivated one man to lead a million out of Egypt, and now had, provoked a million to drive out one man out of Egypt.
     
     
385. Six hours after the Quake by Jasti Victor  
     The quake which struck Christchurch on 22nd February 2011, was violent, killing many, and devastated the city. This is the story of a woman, a wife, and a mother, with the Kiwi spirit, who spent six hours after the quake, trying to reach home with a cell phone which was not working, and not knowing whether her family and her house was safe and intact. In those six hours, only was God was with her.
     
     
386. Film Upon The Glass by Debra Burgess  
     Her mind screamed in anger of how she didn't deserve this life allotted to her. Her tear ducts had long ago dried up leaving only bitter memories. In frustration she spoke out into the empty air, "God, you've never helped me a day in my life, if you were real you'd have come knockin' long ago!"
     
     
387. A SAD FRENCH STORY AND A LESSON FROM GOD by sana edoja  
     Inspirational article
     
     
388. Just One More Lap by Robert Hooker  
     "Go, Hook! Go! You've got it, man, go!"
     As I passed my teammates, I yelled in desperation, "Joe!" I can still see his face with that perturbing smile. He held up his index finger and yelled, "Just one more, Hook. Just one more!"
     
     
389. TED WILLIAMS, GOLDEN RADIO VOICE, NEW KRAFT COMMERCIAL, HOMELESS TO HOPEFUL by sana edoja  
     A beautiful story
     
     
390. Oilseeds and Mustard by Jasti Victor  
     Dr.Ruth Pfau was called Mother Teresa of Pakistan. Her first hospital, Marie Adelaide Leprosy Center now has branches all over Pakistan. Now 81 years old, she stands short and frail before the tall crucifix in Karachi's St. Patrick's Cathedral, as she bows her head, shuts her eyes, places her right hand on her heart and prays.
     
     

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