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Author: Sharon

The Rhyming Drama Book

What Do You Say?

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

NOTE: If the words in the first few lines are considered inappropriate for the actors or audience, please us the alternative words below: “She’s not good!” “She...

The Rhyming Drama Book

What Do You Say? Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Duration

Posted on March 4, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: The story of the woman caught committing adultery (Based on John 8:3-11) Main theme: The futility of judging others Approximate duration: 7 minutes Cast ...

A Manly Man

Video Intro: A Manly Man

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon / 0 Comment

Below is a video that explains what this book is about.

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

Video Intro: Why You Make God Smile (Vol:2)

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon / 0 Comment

The video below explains what this volume is about.

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

A small narration takes place at the beginning of the play. Jesus is sitting down UP CENTRE with his knees raised and his arm resting on them. He is facing towa...

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR Jesus was in the desert after being baptised by John the Baptist. He had been fasting and hadn’t eaten anything for forty days and forty nights. He had...

The Rhyming Drama Book

After 40 Days: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration.

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: Jesus is tempted by the Devil (Based on Matthew 4:1-11) Main theme: How Jesus overcame temptation Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 2 characters...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late? Director’s Notes

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Mary and Martha are disappointed with Jesus, but they remain respectful when speaking to him. They are speaking out of ignorance, not mockery. The board that co...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late? Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

To be conducted preferably by either: A group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our students...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late?

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

NARRATOR Lazarus was the brother of Mary and Martha. Lazarus was very sick. The sisters sent a message to Jesus asking him to come and heal him. They trusted Je...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Too Late? Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Duration.

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: Lazarus is raised from the dead (Based on John 11:12-19) Main theme: God’s timing is perfect Approximate duration: 6 minutes Cast Cast: 10 characters&nbs...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Throughout the whole play, the Narrator will stand DOWN RIGHT, facing the audience at an angle to the left, so he can observe the stage. He stands behind a lect...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

This part could be conducted by: A youth group leader. A church leader. The Narrator. Thank you for sitting patiently, watching, and listening while our student...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Eight. “Celebration.”

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Eight: Narration (Based on Esther 8:1-7) After Haman was hanged, Esther asked the King to write another decree revoking the instructions to have the Jews ...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Seven. “The Boomerang Plan, Part 2”

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Seven: Narration (Based on Esther 4:16 – Esther 6:4) Esther got all her maids and assistants to fast and pray with her for three days and asked Mord...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Six. “Shall I Go?”

Posted on March 1, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Six: Narration (Based on Esther 4:1-12) With the signet ring’s stamp on the documents ordering the Jew’s execution, the decree could not be revoked. That ...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Five. “The Boomerang Plan, Part 1”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Five: Narration (Based on Esther 2:6 – 3:5) Hegai, who was the overseer of all the girls, liked Esther as soon as he saw her. He was impressed by he...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Four. “The Preparation.”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Four: Narration (Based on Esther 1:18-23) King Xerxes wasted no time in arranging for a search to be made in every area of his kingdom, for beautiful youn...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Three. “Banished”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Three: Narration (Based on Esther 1:12) As Queen Vashti predicted, when the king’s servant came back and gave him her reply, he was furious. So, he called...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene Two “The Refusal”

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

Scene Two: Narration (Based on Esther 1:10-11) King Xerxes instructed the servant to make sure that Queen Vashti arrives wearing her royal crown. He couldn’t wa...

A Manly Man

Who is Manly? (Preface)

Posted on February 29, 2024 by Sharon

If you search the internet for the top manliest men in history, you will find a collection of heroes who are well known as physically fit guys, who have big mus...

A Manly Man

Chapter 1: Don’t Tell Me What to Do! (full written version)

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sharon

Hey God, if you’re there. If you really exist. I don’t want to be told what to do. I’m quite angry at the thought that someone – anyone – would suggest th...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Scene One “My Queen”

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sharon

Scene One: Narration (Based on Esther 1:10-11) Can you imagine receiving an invite to a party that was going to last for 3600 hours? How would you decide what t...

The Rhyming Drama Book

The Story of Esther: Preliminary Info. Cast, Costumes, Props, Duration

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Sharon

Topic: The story of Esther (Based on Esther 1-10) Main theme: The blessings of obedience and humility Approximate duration: 30 minutes Cast Cast: 35 c...

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp.1 video version Part 1 of 8)

Posted on February 27, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp.1 video version Part 2 of 8)

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp. 1 video version Part 3 of 8)

Posted on February 25, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp. 1 video version Part 4 of 8)

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Sharon

Writing

Are You Too Far Behind To Catch Up?

Posted on February 24, 2024 by Sharon

There are chapters in, “A Manly Man” and, “Why You Make God Smile” that stress the importance of surrendering your heart to God before i...

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp. 1 video version Part 5 of 8)

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp.1 video version Part 6 of 8)

Posted on February 22, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp. 1 video version Part 7 of 8)

Posted on February 21, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Don’t Tell Me What To Do! (Chp.1 video version Part 8)

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Sharon

A Manly Man

Chapter 2: I Don’t Need Help Do I?

Posted on February 20, 2024 by Sharon

Okay, okay, I have an issue with this already. Who is this silly woman and why is she expecting me to take notice of what she says? Aren’t there enough females ...

A Manly Man

Chapter 3: What Makes You Feel Manly?

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Sharon

How does a gentleman like you think?  What do you believe makes a man, manly? You can tick as many as you like below: Did some of those make you feel guilty? Di...

A Manly Man

Chapter 4: Who Was Jesus?

Posted on February 18, 2024 by Sharon

There’s one thing I have noticed. You keep interchanging the name “God”, with “Jesus”. You have talked about worshipping God then mentioned the importance of ob...

A Manly Man

Chapter 5: Rough Sports

Posted on February 17, 2024 by Sharon

When the footballer skids across the grass to shoot that ball through the net, he is not caring about his bloody knee. He knew his skin would rip as it came int...

A Manly Man

Chapter 6: Are You Calling Me Evil?

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Sharon

So, let me get this right. Are you saying that just because I don’t worship your Jesus that I’m evil? I have never murdered anyone and I don’t even believe in s...

A Manly Man

Chapter 7: What About Suffering?

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Sharon

Umm. I think I understand it now. I know that everyone that ever lived – all of creation – have sinned in some way and even though those offences may not ...

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  • Who Is Sharon Butt?
  • Why You Make God Smile Vol 1
  • Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2
  • Writing

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  • Life in a Christian Bookshop
  • The Rhyming Drama Book
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  • Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2
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