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Previous Challenge Entry (Level 3 - Advanced)
Topic: FEET (01/17/19)
For three years He walked.
On sandaled feet, to love, serve, teach and heal the people. Unrelenting and purposefully he went from town to town; at times under fire from his opposers. He was unbreakable, unbending and inflexible because His mission gave Him purpose. Beautiful feet in high places of worship, of love for fellow men, under criticism and death threats.

Jesus’ feet were not made of clay. As iron, He was not weak and not easy to wish away. Yet He allowed a nail of iron to immobilise Him on a Cross. He humbled himself as He took our sins upon Himself.
The pain must have been indescribable. He was human. As he hung on the Cross, his bodyweight pushed the torture tool deeper and deeper into his feet.

But, He stayed! Yes, he stayed for the greater prize, which was to set us free from the law of sin and death.
Romans 6:7 “But now, by dying to what once bound us, we have been released from the law so that we serve in the new way of the Spirit, and not in the old way of the written code.”{ESV}

So, to win us back, there was only one way.
1 Peter 1:18-20 English Standard Version (ESV)
‘you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your forefathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the precious blood of Christ, like that of a lamb without blemish or spot. He was foreknown before the foundation of the world but was made manifest in the last times for the sake of you who through him are believers in God,...’
It was a Plan of God before Creation. The plan needed his feet; obedient and compliant with The Father’s Will.
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Claudia Barrington
01/26/19
Yes, Jesus' beautiful feet. I believe this article will minister to somene in particular, someone who will find it as an answer to a prayer. Thank you for lifting up and honoring our Savior with your writing.
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/28/19
Although I've read quite a few stories about Jesus' feet this week, you make some great points that are backed up by Scripture. When I joined 9 years ago, I received some great advice: Upon hearing the topic, jot down the first five ideas you think of, then throw them away because that's what others are thinking too. Then dig deeper than those first five ideas. If you strongly feel God is leading you a particular, yet common way, try to think of a uncommon way to write the story. Perhaps take it from the perspective of the left foot chatting with the right foot or from the POV of Jesus' sandals and Judas' footwear, or something else that is unique. I'd love to challenge you to do that next week or since this week is a break, maybe tackle feet again, but in a different voice, from a different angle. You definitely have talent and know your Bible well.I wouldn't suggest this challenge if I didn't have great faith in you. I could even see it as a juxtaposition of two stories, and you could then submit to the regular article submission section. Perhaps make one a humorous take on it, but your overall message could be the same strong message as this one. You have passion for spreading the love of Jesus and it is palpable in this piece. I pray before I comment, asking God to guide me and I believe he has a great plan for you and your words. It may be different than you can imagine, but follow the Holy Spirit and you'll discover something sensational. I really liked your ending. I marvel how God sets the scene for us over months, years, or even centuries. It's all a part of his plan, and you made that quite clear. Good job. I look forward to reading more of your inspired pieces.
Barbara Culler 
01/31/19
I agree with Shann's assessment. You could take this many different ways. Keep up the writing!
Shann Hall-LochmannVanBennekom 
01/31/19
Congratulations on ranking 7th in your level. The highest rankings can be found on the message boards.