Volume One :
1. " A Bethlem Hill " ~ From: "Majesty, Lion of Judah"
This is a tender glimpse into the life of the patriarch shepherd who
witnessed the Angelic Annunciation at the Christ's birth.
2. "
A Cord of Three Strands " I was deeply
move by the plight of real life people 'aging out' of the foster care system with less tools than a felon is offered! But
the story hit home in such an unexpected way I couldn't bear to explore too deep, but it was too important to scrape! I'd
just discovered I COULD write these short-shorts so I challenged myself!
3.
" The Empty Cross " ~ from " A Man called Isaac "
The cost of faithfulness to Jesus of Nazareth having witnessed Him at His lowest point, and the reward.
4. " The Challenges of Growing Old Gracefully "
An older woman's life is cycling down but when she meet a kindly man her own age at the Senior Center,
she is reawakened to the possibilities that come with Life at any age.
5.
" This Moment in Time "
An innocent
young girl listens tot he stories about the Haight Ashbury and puts herself in harm's way to experience her first LSD trip,
but a trip can only carry you along the road map your provide!
6. " By Shadows on the Wall "
.
A young Quaker boy who went
to war during the American Civil War over his family's objections returns to find the changes in the family rent apart by
struggle. 7. " The
Shopping Store Santa and The Little Girl With Red Hair and Freckles "
from
the " The Twelve Faces of Christmas " Prose Collection. Four stories dealing with the December Holidays
in America in ascending order of the number of pages. 1-2-3-9 where each of the four stories is interrelated. What would
happen if an innocent little girl believed you were the REAL Santa? It might just give you back yourfaith
in the Big Guy! Foiund in "The Twelve Faces of Christmas" Collection
8.
" Up to Jerusalem " ~ from " The Price of a Dream is a Piece of Your Soul "
Volume II
On a hill overlooking Jerusalem, Hilkiah spends a moment with
the LORD looking over his thirty years at Jesus' side while growing up, thinking that Jesus' eventual acceptance by the Jewish
people on His triumphant arrival into Jerusalem signals the end of his years of service.
9.
" Gethsemane Speaks " ~ from " Majesty, Lion of Judah "
The quiet conversation between Hilkiah, who left his family home at thirteen to remain with the newborn King until
His taking his rightful place onthe Throne in Jerusalem. From:" Majesty, Lionof Judah " Vol II
Chapter 54,
10. "
The Matchmaker's Delight " ~ from : "Ahava "
Another private view of Jesus' life and the miracles not captured in Canonical Scripture.
11. " Suddenly American "
An elderly woman in
New York City remembers a dream in which her past, present and future combine in a lovely image of innocence.
12 " Many a Long Mile "
On the way home from an award's ceremony an aging woman writer reflects ont he changes since she first
began to struggle to get published, and how the human spirit throeves when "Anyone Can Dream"!
