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841. How a Snake and a Cake Taught Me That Revenge is a Dish Best Served Not At All by Jean Dickson  
     At three years of age, revenge wasn't in my vocabulary. But it was in my heart. When I saw that undulating line of brown against the lush green grass I realized I had found my perfect revenge. Because even the whisper of the word, snake, was enough to make my mother shiver and shudder in terror.
     
     
842. If We Only Had a Tree! by Jean Dickson  
     A single mother living in poverty learns that not having a Christmas tree doesn't have to mean broken dreams.
     
     
843. Jewels by the Sea by Jeffrey Snell  
     She looked up at them, took Marie's hand and pulled her eleven-year-old into her lap. Marie's tears reminded her why this mattered; why she was going down this path, bringing the pain on herself. Every moment like this was golden; a precious jewel to be savored and spent carefully with the ones who filled her heart.
     
     
844. Freeloaders in the Parking Lot by Stevie McHugh  
     Inspired by a true story, one without the happy ending, this story if reminiscent of In His Steps.
     
     
845. David and Abigail by Jason Sanders  
     Tells story told in 1 Sam 25
     
     
846. The Pen is Mightier by Denise Pienaar  
     This story is partly true. The St James Church massacre did happen much as I have described it but the people in the story are entirely fictitious and bear no relation to anyone either living or dead.
     Dedicated to those who died in the St James Church massacre and to the survivors who refused to take the path of hatred, but chose to move forward in a spirit of peace and forgiveness.
     
     
847. My Mother is 40 and I'm 31 by Daniel Owino Ogweno  
     Sometimes we give answers impulsively even when we don't know what we are talking about. We must be careful especially with spiritual speculation.
     
     
848. Sunday Night by David Story  
     A car on a lonely and dark Sunday night.
     Two passengers. One decision.
     
     
849. Free Indeed by Robbie White  
     Sometimes when you think you're the one giving you turn out to be the one recieving.
     
     
850. Dagon's Joy by Jason Sanders  
     Behind the scenes look at the incident when the philistines stole the Ark of the Covenant and hastily returned it when disaster struck.
     
     
851. The Interrogation of Lazarus by Jason Sanders  
     recounts Lazarus's point of view when resurrected by Jesus. The tale is told as a dialogue between the Pharisees and Lazarus.
     
     
852. Magnificent Marvin by Betty Castleberry  
     Romp through childhood with eight year old Marvin.
     
     
853. The Foreigner by Curtis Weber  
     Lost in downtown Manila, surrounded by homeless starving women and children I never felt so completely alone.
     
     
854. Silver Haired Rebel by Betty Castleberry  
     Ageless love is made even better with a glass of sweet tea and a simple request.
     
     
855. Vinegar Cookies by Julie Arduini  
     A teen learns a lot about compassion through a babysitting experience where the family is going through a medical crisis.
     
     
856. Two Blue Lines by Julie Arduini  
     A humorous yet emotional look at a couple's two minute journey as they wait on a pregnancy test.
     
     
857. Allelu by Jan Ackerson  
     Mary wonders about her little toddler--young Jesus--as he seems to hear music unheard by others. The reader learns of the song creation sings to its Creator.
     
     
858. Obvious by Jan Ackerson  
     A teenager's Sociology project reveals the folly of jumping to conclusions.
     
     
859. Mosaic of Memories by Marty Wellington  
     A fictional short story that communicates sacrifice and love of a woman devoted to her family.
     
     
860. I Must Share This Story by Theresa Veach  
     Short story of our Messiah's grief in the garden, death on the cross, and glorious resurrection all told from a little Jewish girl's perspective.
     
     
861. A Two-Way by David Story  
     A conversation of spiritual warfare.
     
     
862. Provisions by Jesus Puppy  
     Thoughs flow sometimes after study. After reading of Abraham, a though came to me of how a man could give up his son so willingly.
     
     
863. A Tale of Two Craftsmen by Sharlyn Guthrie  
     What was the cross builder thinking? How did he react when he met the son of God?
     
     
864. No Such Thing by Steve Uppendahl  
     What happens when the student teaches the teacher?
     
     
865. Would They Pass Him By? by Tracy Finney  
     "Stan, Stan, do you really think we will have something to eat tomorrow? I just have to
     eat; I'm withering away to nothing; look at my ribs!" Huey poked his bones
     protruding out his chest.
     
     
866. From Ear to Eternity in the Garden by Lynda Lee Schab  
     This is a story of biblical fiction told from the viewpoint of a man very much involved in the event that played out in the Garden of Gethsemane.
     
     
867. 'Tis So Sweet by David Story  
     A mother, a daughter, a tragedy.
     
     
868. Crossroad by David Story  
     An accident. Consequences.
     
     
869. The Ugly Grapevine by Venice Kichura  
     In this short story for preteens, some young boys learn a valuable lesson about the dangers of gossip.
     
     
870. Reunion at the Beach by Venice Kichura  
     In this short story a nephew grants his dying old aunt her one last request, taking a risk.
     
     

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