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by Joanne Sher

09/23/07
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A PRAYER ANSWERED

"I'm hungry, mama." The boy's eyes were hollowed.

"I'm sorry, sweetheart. The cupboard is bare."

"Can we pray, mama?"

"Yes, sweet child. Let's."

They petitioned the Lord with tears.

ding, dong

"Excuse me, Ma'am, but would you care for this pizza? God told me to deliver it."
47 words

JEWISH JOANNE

Jewish Joanne, unbiased reporter, covers a Christian women's conference. The attendees' peace and joy moves her to read the Bible through - in three weeks. She has many questions, so she gets churched and mentored.

After several months, Joanne rereads "by His wounds we are healed."

Jewish Joanne is healed.
49 words

RELIEF FOR THE WEARY

"I'm so tired, Harold."

Harold rubs Agnes' back. "I know. It's time to stop dwelling. Just let it go."

"Let it go?"

"I have. It's your turn now."

Agnes kneels. "Lord, I'm through with the guilt. Forgive me for my unfaithfulness to Harold. In Your name. Amen."

Peace returns.
49 words

FEAR CONQUERED

"I'm afraid, Pa."

"I'm right here, John. You can do it."

"What if I can't?"

"You can."

"But what if I can't?"

Pa smiled. "I'll be here to catch you."

John eases onto his bicycle, sans training wheels.

John smiles. Pa is by his side. John's feet touch the pedals.
50 words

THE SCRUNCHY CHALLENGE

"Write a complete story in 50 words or less," Deb challenges.

"You're kidding, right? I have enough trouble with 750."

"It will be a good stretch, or scrunch, for you," Deb counters.

I pray.

God's inspiration comes upon me.

Stories flow like water.

I am scrunched.
46 words

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Reader Count & Comments

Date

Bonnie Wishum

11 Jul 2012

HI JOANNE, YOUR SHORT STORY LIST INTRIGUED ME I HAVE A DIFFICULT TIME TELLING ANYTHING IN JUST A FEW WORDS. I DID ENJOY READING YOURS AND I JUST MIGHT PUT ONE ON THE SITE SOON.IT IS SOMETHING I WROTE JUST IN FUN BUT HAS A MORAL TO IT. THANKS FOR READING GOD'S AMAZING LOVE. IT IS TRULY AMAZING. IN CHRISTIAN LOVE, BONNIE

Elizabeth Cain

01 May 2010

I really enjoyed reading these stories. They were so simple yet held such deep meaning. My favourite is Fear Conquered.

Jasmine's Place

02 Mar 2010

These are beautiful and touching stories with powerful messages. Thank you and God bless you.

Ken John

30 Jan 2009

Super idea, like chock chip cookies.

Vickie Reece

16 Dec 2008

Once again this is great and very touching and it's worded well. Vickie

Sara Harricharan

02 Jul 2008

Well, I was following the link in your button and realized that I'd never read these. So cute-and fun! I loved the last one best of all. ^_^

Clive McLaren

18 Jan 2008

Thank you Joanne for your encouragement. I clicked onto your very short stories; they are brilliant! have you thought or attempted to develop any of them into full length stories?
Kind regards

Clive

LauraLee Shaw

08 Oct 2007

This would make a great writing workshop! Reminds me of the improv challenge in drama class. I HATED it! Of course, only a very talented writer could pull this off! I loved the creative titles on each little tale and especially your ending....my comment is even longer than your stories! 51 words :)

Emily Blakely

26 Sep 2007

#2 and #4 are my favorites, but really enjoyed them all!

Tammy Johnson

26 Sep 2007

Of course I love the last one. I also really enjoyed your personal Jewish Joanne one because it is YOU! Amazing you could fit it in those few words, but how cool that it does boil down to that simple of a message.

Teri Wilson

26 Sep 2007

I like Jewish Joanne! And of course, the homage to our fearless leader. Blessings, Teri

darlene hight

26 Sep 2007

Great job! You packed alot of message into these words.

Darlene

Allison Egley

25 Sep 2007

I really liked number 1. You did a great job capturing a wide range of emotion.

Seema Bagai

24 Sep 2007

Joanne, loved your scrunchy testimony and the last story. Great job.

24 Sep 2007

These are great. I just love stories like the first two. You managed to surprise me in #3. & 4 is just wonderful! (& of course #5 is so true!)

Sharon Henderson

23 Sep 2007

I LOVE "Relief for the Weary"...I did NOT see that coming.

The rest were very good as well.

Linda Roth

23 Sep 2007

THE SCRUNCHY CHALLENGE was a good way to describe a whole tribe of writers in 50 words! When my husband heard about the short stories, he was amazed. He's not a writer and can't visualize coming up with one story idea. He said we are dripping with talent. Way to go, Joanne!

Laurie Walker

23 Sep 2007

My favorite is Fear Conquered. I can't tell you how many times I've taken that first step because my Father was right by my side.

Now I'm trying to teach my own children the same thing. Well done Joanne (as usual :) ).

Pat Guy

23 Sep 2007

Yay for for #2 - my fav! (among all the other favs) ;)

Way to go Joanne - isn't this fun? Didn't know you could do this so well, did you? ;)

Well, you aced it!

Kristen Hester

23 Sep 2007

These are great. I really liked hearing your testimony. The fifth one made me laugh. Great job. Blessings.

Jan Ackerson

23 Sep 2007

Joanne, these are FANTASTIC! I like your testimony the best--I'd picked up bits and pieces of it here and there, but this teensy summary is just the bee's knees. And the last one is a hoot, too!

Verna Cole Mitchell

23 Sep 2007

I enjoyed all five, but "Fear Conquered was my favorite." You did it, and you did it well!

dub W

23 Sep 2007

My favorite is number 5. I loved number 2 too, though I know that story and find it moving. But, the last one said it all, just give it to God - the rest is easy.

Linda Germain

23 Sep 2007

Hey...you "scrunch" just fine! I have't heard your testimony, but in those few words can draw lots of conclusions. Well done.

Betty Castleberry

23 Sep 2007

Well Miss Joanne, you wrote these very well. I loved your testimony the most, but they truly were all wonderful. Five stars from me.

Rachel Burkum

23 Sep 2007

Loved 'em! You really made me stop and think. Liked the last one, too. :)

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