Sandstorm Part 8 “Nor do I. There is something about the water that she needs. If you notice, Rajaf has set up a way to heat it. It is always warm.” Kol saw the water flowing under a round object, to the pool, then out of the pool back to the round object. “She willContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 7 After Kessa was dismissed, she went to the barracks. It wasn’t long before a horn blew. Kol knew where she went. A group of weary men and women went walking toward the barracks. Kol knew the Bejhar were everywhere. He just wasn’t sure where. Two climbed onto the beach from checking theContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 6 The entire party held up their hands. King Brum slid off his horse. “We are here to help.” King Kol met him. They looked at each other with caution. “You will answer to Kessa.” He bowed to her, “what do you need?” She, Max, and Kol looked over a map of theContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 5 Max came running up the steps. “The wall is intact. No breeches. We have found a great number wounded. Mostly by debris.” Kessa and Max walked away. Kol shouted after them. “What do you need?” Max shook his head, “hands to look for survivors, my king.” “What do we do?” RajafContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 4 “Thank you my son.” “Forgive me sire. I meant no disrespect.” “Forgiven this time. No, we will not go check.” “We could be here all night.” She said with panic in her voice. “God will let us know when it is time to leave.” She sat back down. Frego fell asleep. RajafContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 3 Once everyone was inside the shelter, the screaming stopped. Rajaf and Frego started tending to the wounded. As the wind ripped through the city, several people started praying to heathen gods. “That stops now. You are in my city and you will pray to our God or you will not pray atContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 2 Another explosion. “Two days on horseback.” This time the message came to her. She repeated the message. “The city can see it.” Two rings from the bell. The storm in the distance was a dark cloud on the ground destroying everything in its path. Another explosion, bigger than the last. “Wow!” KessaContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Monday School
Monday school unit: Little People, Big Messages: the kids of the Bible and what we can learn from them. Boy with loaves and fishes (John 6) This was written from the perspective of the little boy. You would think that my parents would get tired. Every year, we travel to Jerusalem to celebrate the Passover.Continue reading “Monday School”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 1 As they were eating dinner, Beth appeared at the door. “Everyone should come outside.” They all went outside. Beth pointed toward the Forest of Shadows, a storm was brewing. As they watched, the storm grew. “A sand storm,” Kessa gasped. She walked over to a strange board that was standing chest highContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 26 Kessa sat across from him at her table. His mother was given the head spot. He tried so hard not to stare at Kessa. Several times, he knew his mother caught him. She always met him with a blank stare. How many times had he made Kessa blush as she downcast her glance?Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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