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Author: Sharon

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

The End of the Road: I Love Bingo (Chp.8)

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Sharon

It seems like the older we get, the more offended we are at being told that our good works won’t earn us a place in Heaven. Maybe it’s because older people have...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

The End of the Road: A Prostitute’s Story (Chp.7)

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Sharon

The red-light district in our town is under a bridge and the surrounding areas of pavement are very narrow. To make matters worse, the road bends sharply at bot...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

The End of the Road: Civil War (Chp.6)

Posted on December 15, 2023 by Sharon

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, ...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

When Loved-ones Suffer: How Will it end? (Chp. 5)

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sharon

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...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

When Loved-ones Suffer: A Bad Reaction to Cheese (Chp.4)

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sharon

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 ...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

When Loved-ones Suffer: A Pattern of Loneliness (Chp.3)

Posted on December 14, 2023 by Sharon

“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...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

Loving the Stranger: I Know a Sinner (Chp.2)

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Sharon

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...

Why You Make God Smile Vol. 2

Loving the Stranger: Scared of Church (Chp. 1)

Posted on December 13, 2023 by Sharon

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...

Why You Make God Smile Vol 1

Renewed Hope: The Guilt of Abortion (Chp.16)

Posted on December 12, 2023 by Sharon

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...

Writing

Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Sharon

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&#...

Writing

Why I Don’t Use ‘Big’ Words

Posted on November 24, 2023 by Sharon

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...

Why You Make God Smile Vol 1

Let Me Pray With You (Last chapter)

Posted on November 1, 2023 by Sharon

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...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Easter Reflections: Director’s Notes

Posted on April 6, 2023 by Sharon

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...

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Easter Reflections: Scene Five. “He is Risen!”

Posted on April 5, 2023 by Sharon

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...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Easter Reflections: Scene Four. “He Took the Keys”

Posted on April 4, 2023 by Sharon

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 ...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Easter Reflections: Scene Three. “You’re Alive!”

Posted on April 3, 2023 by Sharon

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...

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Easter Reflections: Scene Two. “I Thirst”

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Sharon

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 ...

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Easter Reflections: Scene One. “Torture”

Posted on April 2, 2023 by Sharon

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...

The Rhyming Drama Book

Easter Reflections: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration

Posted on April 1, 2023 by Sharon

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...

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Christmas Tidings: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Sharon

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 ...

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Christmas Tidings: Suggested Summary & Prayer

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Sharon

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...

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Christmas Tidings

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Sharon

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? **...

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Christmas Tidings: Preliminary Information: Cast, Props, Costumes, Duration

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Sharon

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...

A Manly Man

Chapter 11: Is Going to Church Girly?

Posted on November 15, 2022 by Sharon

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...

A Manly Man

Chapter 12: So, What’s in it for You?

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Sharon

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 ...

A Manly Man

Chapter 13: So What Next?

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Sharon

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 ...

A Manly Man

Chapter 14: The Alphabet of Becoming a Christian

Posted on November 14, 2022 by Sharon / 0 Comment

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...

A Manly Man

Glossary: What’s All This Gobbledegook?

Posted on November 13, 2022 by Sharon

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 ...

Writing

Are You Feeling Depressed?

Posted on May 25, 2022 by Sharon

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...

Writing

Find Categories (Book titles) EASILY!

Posted on April 20, 2022 by Sharon

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...

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Come As You Are: Director’s Notes

Posted on March 13, 2022 by Sharon

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...

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Come As You Are: Suggested Summary

Posted on March 13, 2022 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...

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Come As You Are

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Sharon

(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? ...

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Come As You Are: Preliminary Information. Cast, Props, Duration

Posted on March 6, 2022 by Sharon

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...

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