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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 1 – Beginner)
Topic: Bookends (01/30/14)
My mom loves dachshunds; she thinks they are the best pets in the world. She is also an avid reader. Guess how she combines the two…she has bookends with the head and tail of a dachshund. The books in-between represent the body. Since dachshunds have long bodies, she adds as many books the bookshelf can hold.

A pile of books will easily fall over if stacked too high. The slightest bump against a shelf of books without support causes the books to fall over like dominoes.

What bookends keep God’s Word intact in your life?

Reading the Word of God for the purpose of gaining knowledge stacked in your mind is like a house built on sand. The slightest rain or storm will cause the house to collapse. When reading the Word of God with the revelation of who Jesus Christ is, your house is built on the Rock. It will stand in the midst of any storm or calamity. The truth is embedded into your heart, it becomes more than knowledge, it is a knowing.

Smiling, your arm brushes against your bookshelf as you walk past. Surprised, you watch the books fall over to the one side. Why did that happen? You believe the Word of God, you have the revelation, and you have faith… what is missing?

Books need to be supported on both ends to stay upright. Faith without works is useless (James 2:20). Application of the Word of God combined with the revelation of Jesus Christ is how the Word will become flesh in your daily life.
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C D Swanson 
02/06/14
I loved your segue that led into the "meat of the story" which brought an important message to life!

Very ingenious and powerful.

God bless~
Amelia Brown 
02/06/14
Interesting analogy and message. Keep writing.
Larry Whittington
02/07/14
Yes, you have to live the word.

Interesting use of the topic.

Make sure each paragraph is a unit.

Keep you eyes on his word and keep your heart in your writing.
Sheldon Bass 
02/10/14
Interesting take on the topic.
And a good message. Keep on writing!
Toni Babcock 
02/12/14
Very creative and a great illustrative way to convey God's truth. Great job - keep thinking "outside the box" with your creative skills.