Freed and forgiven

An ancient castle sits in an even more ancient forest.  Down deep underneath there’s a dungeon.  It’s dark down there; no sunlight has ever shined in.  A heavy musty dampness saturates the blackness.  A woman sits on the bare floor in the dungeon.  Cold, heavy iron shackles clasp her neck and wrists.  She’s captive, chained […]

HE REMEMBERS

A story based on Luke 17:11-19             The old fellow is tired.  His name is Ephraim.  The day has been long and hard… and real good.  All of his family – children, grandchildren, and a few cousins – came to his place for a big get together.  Of course his wife is there, too.  Lots […]

Epic fail

When I was in seminary I played on a church softball team.  In one game I was playing second base and the other team had a runner on first.  The batter hit the ball to shallow center field.  I went to second to take the throw for an easy force out.  Now this was a […]