In the desert of northeastern Arizona lies the Petrified Forest—a landscape where trees that once lived are preserved in stone, ancient wood turned to crystal. These trees, some over 100 feet long, buried by sediment and transformed by the power of God’s artistry, now glitter with quartz, amethyst, and jasper. …
Pirate Preacher 
Autumn
Autumn leaves falling down,changing colors till they’re brown. Green, yellow, orange, and red,the bare trees look dead. I have to spend a whileraking leaves into a pile. The kids go back to schoolsand must obey all the rules. The skies look dark and grey;it’s getting colder every day. The plants …
Minnie-Henny Learns An Important Lesson
An Important Lesson…“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.” (Matthew 5:5 NIV) Important Lessons “Who is the most important bird?” Minnie-Henny squawked. She watched Rooster crow loudly from the tall tree stump. He stretched his neck, keeping a sharp eye on the sky. Minnie-Henny’s gaze shifted. Mama …
Minnie-Henny’s Full Heart
A Full Heart “I’m hungry!” Minnie-Henny clucked as she trotted out to find breakfast. In the chicken yard, she spotted a tiny chick huddled in the corner. He looked thin and scared. His feathers stuck out, and his legs wobbled when he tried to hop. He pecked at the ground …
Noah and the Ark
Noah and the Ark God thought most people were bad.Their wickedness made him sad.He vowed to destroy life on earth.With one small chance for rebirth. But Noah was a righteous man.And the Lord gave him a plan.Noah was to build a boat.The largest one ever afloat. Noah built the ark …