The End of the Road: Civil War (Chp.6)
Having never had to send my child to bed hungry, travel 8 miles for a litre of water, sleep outside in a foreign country, or seen my home town blown to pieces, ...
Author: Sharon
When Loved-ones Suffer: How Will it end? (Chp. 5)
We all express in different ways How are hearts are feeling. When our precious ones are very sick And desperate for healing. Some write songs, some talk non-sto...
When Loved-ones Suffer: A Bad Reaction to Cheese (Chp.4)
This morning, I awoke to the sound of activity in the house – distant laughter amongst the guests who were staying for an indefinite time. The birds were ...
When Loved-ones Suffer: A Pattern of Loneliness (Chp.3)
“Soon after your dad boarded the ship with the other naval officers, I pointed to it to show a friend which one he was on. That is why he died. You should never...
Loving the Stranger: I Know a Sinner (Chp.2)
How easy it is for us to bask in the churchy atmosphere we have become comfortable with while those around us are hurting on the inside! Please don’t get mad at...
Loving the Stranger: Scared of Church (Chp. 1)
No church congregation is perfect. No church leaders are perfect either. Whether you have a vicar, priest, pastor, deacon, elder, or bishop, their human frailty...
Renewed Hope: The Guilt of Abortion (Chp.16)
It’s one thing to struggle with despondency over things that were done to you that were not your fault, but how do you deal with guilt brought on by your own ba...
Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease
Hand: operates the fingers. Fingers do the typing, therefore, the talking. Foot: the common phrase for speaking out of turn is, ‘putting your foot in it&#...
Why I Don’t Use ‘Big’ Words
I beseech you to agree with me that authors who use grandiloquent language are being somewhat fatuous. In other words, I see no point in talking like I’ve...
Let Me Pray With You (Last chapter)
Just before this book was published, I turned on my car radio to hear the news. I had decided to be Miss Super Sensible, so the station I tuned into was BBC Rad...
Easter Reflections: Director’s Notes
Scene One If it is possible to have the room darkened, please do so. The two narrators are the only people present in this scene. They can either read the scrip...
Easter Reflections: Scene Five. “He is Risen!”
Narrator We are overwhelmed by the power of the resurrection. When Jesus rose from the dead, he conquered every attack that the enemy fashioned against us inclu...
Easter Reflections: Scene Four. “He Took the Keys”
Narration In the Bible it is alluded to that before Jesus ascended back to his Father in Heaven, that he took a trip to Hell. Our goal today is not to agree or ...
Easter Reflections: Scene Three. “You’re Alive!”
Narrator It’s hard enough to watch a loved-one be murdered and then pass away from life to death, but when that loved-one is someone who has turned your life ar...
Easter Reflections: Scene Two. “I Thirst”
Narrator 1 The people were not satisfied that Jesus’ body was now so badly beaten that his face was unrecognisable and his skin was torn to shreds. He was made ...
Easter Reflections: Scene One. “Torture”
Narrator 1 Hello ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls. Easter Sunday is a time of rejoicing because we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. Wha...
Easter Reflections: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration
Topic: Events around Easter – The scourging, the crucifixion, at the tomb, victory over the Devil. Main theme: Jesus suffered and died for our sins. He wa...
Christmas Tidings: Director’s Notes
Wise man 1 & 2 enter the stage and stand in the CENTRE, looking around as if they are lost. They are each holding their gifts. Wise man 3 follows them onto ...
Christmas Tidings: Suggested Summary & Prayer
Narrator (or church leader) Before we continue with our celebration service, we would like to thank everybody for taking time out of their private Christmas cel...
Christmas Tidings
WISE MAN 1 Where are the shepherds with their crooks, And elastic bands around their head? Where are the cattle and the sheep, That lay near the baby’s head? **...
Christmas Tidings: Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Costumes, Duration
Topic: Celebrating the birth of Jesus Main theme: The significance of the gifts that the 3 wise men gave to Jesus. Approximate duration: 6 mins. Cast Cast: 3 ch...
Chapter 11: Is Going to Church Girly?
Right, okay I get it. No more of your fancy analogies please. I’m not daft – I understand what you’re trying to say. It’s great that there’s a big someone out t...
Chapter 12: So, What’s in it for You?
Are you on some kind of commission? What’s it to you that I get this ticket to paradise? Do you Christians have an ulterior motive for speaking to people about ...
Chapter 13: So What Next?
I wouldn’t know where to start with God even if I did want to become a Christian. You said that the most important first step is recognising that I am a sinner ...
Chapter 14: The Alphabet of Becoming a Christian
Before I explain what all the spiritual jargon in this book means, I would like to take you on a trip from A-P. This alphabetical checklist will help you know f...
Glossary: What’s All This Gobbledegook?
Please accept my apologies for using words that you may not be familiar with. It’s often hard for Christians to phrase things simply, because we are so used to ...
Are You Feeling Depressed?
Several of my readers struggle with depression and even though the issue of mental health is talked about more openly these days, it can still be a little bit o...
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To easily locate each individual book title without frustrating page scrolling, you will find that the categories (book titles) are just beneath this post (or o...
Come As You Are: Director’s Notes
At the beginning, the father is sitting on a chair in the CENTRE facing the audience. A table with a cake on top it, is positioned LEFT CENTRE. The son is stand...
Come As You Are: Suggested Summary
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...
Come As You Are
(The Father holds out the plate with the slice of chocolate cake.) FATHER Here’s a slice of chocolate cake. SON For me? Are you sure? Is it because it’s stale? ...
Come As You Are: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration
Topic: Struggling to accept God’s gifts (Inspired by James 1:17) Main theme: God loves us unconditionally/salvation is a free gift that cannot be deserved or ea...