1000Word Excerpts

Ada and Jada: These two sat together in church every Sunday and talked all through church services. They were little busy bodies, who couldnt keep still. Their tongues were little daggers, ready to kill.

Butterfly: How weary it feels and can no longer flutter. Poor butterfly. Why, oh why? It is placed back on the hollyhock stem, then tumbles to the ground and dies.

Choir of Birds: They sang so sweet as I pass the park. And light my path in the wintry dark. Such soothing tones Ive never heard. How awesome, to hear a choir of birds.

Church Folks Looking Good: They spread Gods word and teach what to do, on receiving Gods favor and prosperity too.

Dinner After the Funeral: You will laugh a lot reading this delightful yarn. Grandmas homemade raspberry wine was not innocent as everyone thought. Delcey said, Lord Grandma, this is bootlegging, youre going to jail if your friends ever find out...

God NeedsYou: It is disappointing to hear Christians make such statements as, God doesnt need us, we need God. In this writing we will learn that God does need us too, and demonstrates the many ways He uses us according to his divine plans.

The Lord Wants to Bless you Too: You dont need to play the daily lottery, you need to read and practice the daily word of God!

How to Reap the Harvest: The characters in this delightful poem will cross your path, sooner or later. They frequently knocked upon my door, to borrow five dollars to go to the store.

Likewise: How often we see single men and women come to church alone and pretend not to see each other. Her faith is in God, consulting Him, she prays, Heavenly Father, how could it be that he doesnt see me? The man prays likewise.

Look at Jason Mason: This little smart aleck, nasty mouth kids parents and grandparents, prayed him through. I cant believe a little boy like you, could say such nasty things. You need to go to Sunday school, your folks should make you go. Well, Jasons parents did just that; but the Lord did even more.

Lord Those Church Folks: You will enjoy the following three adorable scenarios set around church folks in the 1950s. Read the innocence of Sweet Pollyjean dressing up for the Lord. Wanna Cold One? This is about overbearing, beer drinking siblings. And finally, Mr. Laudermilks Testimony, a man who builds his testimony around his wifes behavior.

Lord, You Saw us Through: A decision to make as to which child would get shoes. Four pairs were needed, but wed squeeze out two. Lord, were willing to do whatever you say, if the other kids could wait for another payday.

Meg Jones and the Preacher: Church members, the pastor and his wife were challenged by the strong presence of Meg Jones in the church. Meg was tired of devoted wives, sitting around blocking her way. She scoffed at their dull and boring lives, whose only joy was to pray.

My True Love: A gust of wind rattled my windows, and stirred the wind chime bells. An awareness of God surged my heart at the tender age of twelve.


Silky: From her mother, to her foster father, to the scoundrel she met in Chicago, had all played a part in setting up her vulnerabilities for the enemy to overthrow the plans of God for her life. Then one day she met a youth minister.

Seek The Lord Early: For seeking the Lord early through early morning prayer, is like being the first to walk in the market place, where all the fresh fruits and vegetables are lined up and newly displayed.

Something To Think About: I dont try to figure it out, but I realize God has to work it out, before it can all even out.

Thankful Enough: This short story in rhyme tells of an African American family living in Midwest America, enjoying their Thanksgiving celebration. Uncle John whispered loudly to Otis, Hey son you want a little nip? Grandma planted her feet firmly with both hands on her hips. John, dont you dare, she said, to take another sip.

Tears in a Bottle: This short story in rhyme follows the daily mission of an angel. With spiritual battle in mid air, fights evil forces in great warfare. Blades of fire strike savage blows, while earthly soldiers fight below.

The Banks of the River: The people that frequent the rivers banks care nothing for status and less about rank. They lay back with poles in deep muddy water, rich only in spirit, some dont own a quarter.

The Love Souls: Through misty splendor of reverie, the love souls softly speak to me. They sing of love in colorful tones.
The love souls search in hearts for homes.

The Vestibule: This story is set in the 1940s. Then I overheard the grownups say Deacon Page was getting married. It was a couple of days prior to the wedding before I realized Chassie was not the bride to be.

Welcome Summer: Escorted by a warm south wind, spring leaves. Berries ripen sweet, as spring leaves. Welcome summer, how I love you so, fragrant fields to roam and shiny lakes to row.

Whats it About my Brother? This poem turns out to be a voice of experience calling from beyond the grave to warn our youth that life is not worth the drugs and all the other indulgence sought after in this life. The real Rap for the Rabbi you should teach. If you dont do it there, here its out of reach.

When Sister Susie Sings: Shed sit at the piano and play soft cords, then open her mouth and sing Precious Lord. The church would be on one accord, when Sister Susie sang.