The Bell

For generations the bell had rung morning and night, its peals joining the crashing waves in a symphony of sound. … Continue reading The Bell

The Faith of Free Will

The story of Abraham and Lot is well known to many. When the herds grew too large to be supported … Continue reading The Faith of Free Will

It was a strange place for a school, high in the Alps where the crags rose so steeply that the … Continue reading Heir

We live in a society driven by the concept of “they.” When a problem arises, it’s “their” fault. When disagreements … Continue reading “They”

The hot glue gun sat cooling beside his hand. A quick inspection of the board, a wiggle here or tap … Continue reading The Town

“Be silent in the presence of the Lord God, for the day of the Lord is near. Indeed, the Lord … Continue reading The Judgment Sacrifice

Louise tossed her glasses down on the table and massaged her aching head with tense fingers. How long had she … Continue reading Writer’s Block

It’s a bad word in our society, a lightning rod that attracts every social argument imaginable. Manual laborers view with … Continue reading Work

In the law given at Mt. Sinai, God set economic rules for physical Israel to follow. These rules included a … Continue reading The Choice of a Servant

The house had been around longer than living memory. According to tradition, it had been built by the first settlers … Continue reading Stones