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Quake in Christchurch by Jasti Victor
The ringing phone woke up Neil just before the earthquake struck Christchurch at 04.33am on Saturday 4, 2010, and because he was awake, he was prepared of the frightening aftereffects of the mighty shocks and was of help to others, who needed it most.
Stranger at the Doorway by Richard L. Provencher
"I am not sure of the correct night but I am in the Karate Club. I am a student here, in your son's class. In Andre's class," a teenaged voice said.
A Hunter and Dreams by Richard L. Provencher
Yesterday about this time Matt was carrying a bucket of grain for the sheep on dad's ranch. Within bellowing Baa's from 21 wooly critters jostling in line for their regular munching he whistled a morning tune.
To Dance in the Shadows by Richard L. Provencher
Instinct swung her head quickly to the side, whacking young buck roughly into the protection of the forest.
'We're about to crash'..no we're not' by Jasti Victor
My aunt Dr. Mary Carla said, "We're about to crash...no we're not' was an automatic message triggered by a computer. If you have prayer on your lips and Jesus in your heart you won't panic. You just cannot."
Faith as a grain of mustard seed by Jasti Victor
Mark, now retired, was earlier able to buy all necessities from neighboring shops, but because of the road widening, the shops were shifted to the opposite side, making it impossible for him to cross to the other side because of heavy traffic. He tried selling his house, but could not as he was not able to get a good rate and as a last resort took it to the Lord in prayer.
United States Marine by Jasti Victor
Maybe Jesus Christ taught my grandpa to initial 'J' in a flamboyant way to ensure that his future generation remembers what a great God he worships. I don't usually say, Thank you Jesus and Praise the Lord very often, but now will be saying it very frequently, so next time we meet don't be surprised if I say, Praise the Lord brother.
How Do Their Shoes Fit? by Donald Mehl
This is a fictional account of a family, and their on-going struggle for survival against all odds. There is a similar real life story implied here as well, but that one is about the Jewish people.
Sighted Touch by Pam Ford Davis
The sense of touch opens the door to sight in my world of darkness.
Deported by Jasti Victor
"Watchman Nee said, and I quote," said the pastor, "Our prayers lay the track down which Gods power can come. Like a mighty locomotive, His power is irresistible, but it cannot reach us without rails."
Something I Ate? by Pam Ford Davis
Our newly rented mobile home becomes an unstaffed infirmary.
Connie's Song by Laura Swindon-Ross
A story about the importance of family and faith in God.
Against All Odds by Jeanne E. Webster
Against all odds she shouldn't have made it this far; it was a miracle she wasn't dead. Dragging her tiny body along the jagged gravely ground, she sought immediate relief from the danger.
Gone With The Wind written by Margaret Mitchell. by Jasti Victor
Richard, a busy export executive, traveling on a train meets a mother, whose daughter is going to get married to a Christian. This is the story of how the Bible lent by Richard helped her understand Christianity.
PRINCESS SARAH by sana edoja
Story about the hardships of Princess Sarah
A Recipe for Happiness by Laura Swindon-Ross
A recipe for happiness - from Aunt Mabel!
Object Unknown by Kasoka Kasoka
A story about a young man who came to know the meaning of his life through an aged woman, a stranger he met when he was troubled at heart and downcast.
We thank Thee, a song, sung by Jim Reeves by Jasti Victor
We thank Thee, each morning for a newborn day,
where we may work the fields of new mown hay.
We thank Thee for the sunshine
and the air that we breathe,
Oh Lord we thank Thee.
Why We Love Them So! by Laura Swindon-Ross
A story about the wonderful ways of children, and why we love them so!
The Hompedoo by Laura Swindon-Ross
A humorous story about handing our problems over to God!
What Would Believers Look Like On Another Planet? by The Masked Truelovers
What if God created people on other planets. Would they have large heads and big eyes, or would they look and act just like us? On the planet Humus, they are just like us - most of them that is.
Popcorn, Till Death Do Us Part by Pam Ford Davis
I used kiss taste tests.
The Secret of a Long and Happy Life! by Laura Swindon-Ross
The secret of a long and happy life is simple, if you just follow this little recipe!
Not A Day for Girl's Plumbing by Marijo Phelps
Hiking with my husband, the Tour Guide should have limits - winter might be one of them?
The Shriveled Dandelion by Jeanne E. Webster
"Nan, what's wrong with Johnny?"

No answer. His cries become more desperatesomething is wrong, terribly wrong.
The Imitation Gold Jewelry by Jasti Victor
Julia packed the imitation jewelry instead of the pure gold ones, as per her husband's advice for their wedding reception at Kakinada and these were robbed in the train. But the Sub Inspector, investigating the crime was ecstatic that he would be catching these train robbers who were committing a chain of thefts with immunity for a long time.
Heart of Hearing by Pam Ford Davis
It is heartbreaking to be parted from your spouse after sixty five years.
The One who told Jacob about availability of corn in Egypt. by Jasti Victor
It was an age old custom to welcome tired and thirsty travelers to wash, eat and rest for sometime before they travel further. And it happened that the One of those who had partaken of the hospitality of Jacob told Jacob of the availability of corn in Egypt. Any act of unfettered kindness, like helping the poor, the elderly, the orphans, the widows will heap blessings to generations to come. God's divine plan was to bring Jacob and his family to Egypt and the news that corn is available in Egypt, motivated Jacob take the decision to send his sons to buy it.
The Blue Dotted Umbrella by Jasti Victor
"Joshua what did you tell me in the morning when you went in search of an auto," smiled Martha, "That you were not going to a war. Josh, God looks after you, cares for you. He even cares for a single strand of hair on your head. So pray, and you will receive blessings from unexpected source."
A Stranger In Heaven by Jim Barringer
What exactly would happen if, by some fluke, a non-Christian ended up in heaven?