creativity and art

  • short story [justice]: cruelty at the playground

    short story [justice]: cruelty at the playground

    by Janna Bailey The playground bubbled with laughter except for Brandon, who was teased because he was overweight, Rene’, who was teased because she wore glasses, and Shirley who was teased because her family didn’t have the money to buy her new clothes. The school bell rang, indicating it was [...]

     
  • [the monkey and the fish] the wordle

    [the monkey and the fish] the wordle

      Over 6,000 words, a rock-star cast of contributors, one amazing book, and a must-read series for anyone involved in ministry (and that means every Christian). This is a great series. Check out the group blogging project now!

     
  • poetry [justice]: as the deer

    poetry [justice]: as the deer

    by Marcus Goodyear We owe it to each other to share what white tail already know. When the pressure changes, they run together, hooves clacking across asphalt then silent on the dewy lawns. About the author: Marcus Goodyear is Senior Editor for The High Calling, High Calling Blogs, and Faith In [...]

     
  • poetry [compassion]: compassion, where art thee?

    poetry [compassion]: compassion, where art thee?

    by Renee Small   Cold, trembling hands And feet; No coat, no blanket, Sense of defeat. Is anyone there? Can anyone see? The homeless, the poor… This is me. Oh, I ask, Compassion , Compassion Where art thee? Achy, fragile body And limbs; No money, no doctor, Life dims. Is [...]

     
  • creative writing challenge: justice edition

    creative writing challenge: justice edition

    At the end of August (28th-29th) people from around the country will be gathering in Washington D.C. and online for the next meeting of The Idea Camp. The focus of this (un)conference will be Compassion and Justice. During the month of July, people shared their creative writing here at bibledude.net on [...]

     
  • poetry [compassion]: deeply touched

    poetry [compassion]: deeply touched

    by Terry Critchfield   Without touching, I was deeply touched. No audible words were spoken but I heard her cry. An innocent and momentary glance                             revealed a soul that had lost its way. Compassion reached out with empathy and gentle smile. Brokenness embraced a sliver of hope and time [...]

     
  • video [compassion]: compassion

    video [compassion]: compassion

    by Anita Gerbig     About the author: Anita Gerbig works as a Physical Therapist Assistant at a Rehab Hospital in Sarasota, FL. She is married and has two girls which are a joyous handful. She enjoys serving God from church to outreach to feeding the homeless in downtown Sarasota.