Historias de Bethlehem

'Campfire Conversations' are a collection of short stories retelling classic Bible stories from the old and new testaments. They follow two points of view: the POV of our story tellers, Martha and Lucius, and the POV of the people in the Bible accounts. These POVs are separated by the * symbol. 'David's Mighty Men' tells the story of three men in King David's army who went the extra mile to protect his kingdom and spark bravery in their fellows, when the Philistines had discouraged them all. For their courage and valiance, they earned themselves honourable mentions in 2 Samuel 23. These men are proof that trusting God for protection, and being bold even in times of tribulation, are qualities which only spread and sharpen those around you. When we are willing to risk it all, God can use us the most.

We all know about the holiday of Christmas. The presents , Christmas trees, Santa Clause and being together with our friends and families. But this a story of the very first Christmas and how how it all began.

In a city where darkness lurks around every corner, police officer Olivia Smith finds herself at the centre of a chilling game. Kidnapped and trapped, she struggles to confront her hidden past, a past that most people know nothing about. It all turns into a nationwide spectacle when Olivia gets taken, and the killer reveals this is the only chance the police will get to catch them, or they might just disappear forever. As her colleagues work tirelessly to uncover the truth behind her disappearance, Olivia grapples with the shadows of her family's legacy and the weight of secrets that threaten to consume her. With time running out, she must navigate a dangerous path,where the line between predator and prey blurs,and the true meaning of being 'one of my kind' reveals itself in ways she never imagined. And we're left with the question, is our killer one of a kind, or just one of their kind?

This is my first story and I decided to let the story do the talking. OK that sounds tacky but I really don't know what to do with this story. I know what I want this story to be apart but I'm still trying to come up with surprises. You'll love it... I know it sounds kinda but don't judge a book by a cover *wink* Give it a chance Enjoy \ (^•^) /

Diktet er skrevet med bakgrunn med inspirasjon fra Hagerups kjente dikt.

General Farrokhan is the most dangerous man in Persia. A Sassanid commander of the seventh century, he is famous for relentless conquest and the destruction of cities and churches across the eastern Byzantine empire. But before he can burn a particular church to the ground, he becomes entranced by the story told in one of its mosaics, about a seven hundred year-old trio of Magi whose descendants are feared and revered by his people. Instead of destroying the church as planned, he protects it while the rector recounts the ancient tale of a man from Judah named Melchior, who escapes a life he hates to marry the one he loves. Over the course of many events, both victorious and tragic, the Judean finds himself in Persia, under the tutelage and care of a wise Zoroastrian Magus. Decades later, as the leader of the community, he begrudgingly embarks on a journey with two of his fellow Magi to follow a vague prophecy and a mysterious star. As Farrokhan connects with the story, his life takes a bizarre turn for the worse. One by one the events in his life begin to mirror those of Melchior’s life so many centuries ago, until the commander concludes that he has fallen victim to a curse. But when he returns to the mosaic that began it all he finds the source, not of a curse, but of a grander purpose he is destined to fulfill.

The Christmas story from the book Luke 2 The translation is in NIV MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

This book contains things or category's about God, Jesus and all the other Saints and Angels. If you don't believe in God, I highly suggest this book to you. It will show you how to love somebody without spending a single penny.Amen.

To empower women throughout the world. To tell them that nothing is impossible for a young girl and over all to the women to achieve anything in life. Enjoy, and I hope you take the best lesson possible for your future.

New York City is a spectacular place to be for the holidays, but Josh got a little more than he bargained for when he went there with his family and best friends for a Christmas vacation. When he meets a mysterious old man at the Christmas tree in Rockefeller Square, Josh's world is turned upside down with an unexpected gift -- an ancient looking wooden box with a puzzling contents: gold, frankincense, and myrrh. When they are attacked by men in black trenchcoats, Josh and his siblings and friends must flee with this mysterious gift and find a way to keep it out of the hands of his pursuing assailants. The only clue from the old man leads Josh and his crew to a secret sanctuary that holds the key to Josh's future -- and the past. Josh must traverse time and space to find the famous wisemen of old who followed the star to Bethlehem, the key to reuniting his family and returning home. But first he must defeat one of the foulest villains in the history of mankind -- the enemy of the Messiah, the slayer of children, the Roman collaborator and usurper-king of Judea -- Herod the Great.

Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. So unassuming, he enters our world with shepherds lowly coming to adore this infant Lord who will freedom herald. Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. His star in the east did the magi see. A star never seen from the days of yore led them to this great child of low degree. Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. His birth this day is marked by angels bright. Singing with cymbals in a placid night, they ushered in peace from heaven's great door. Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. As foretold by the prophets and the law, He is born of a virgin chaste and meek. He will never loudly on the streets speak. Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. He is lowly with royal ancestry, born of David's revered noble gentry. Men's grievous sins His blue blood atoned for. Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. He came to earth with men to empathize. With us for each state he does sympathize. Our peace with God He came down to restore. Christ is born this day with Bethlehem's poor. A unifying force who will world peace make. Men of different races sing to adore this Christ child who will their cleavages break. Christ was numbered with the poor at birth, and with the transgressors at death.

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This is based on the story of Mary (Miryam) from the Gospel of Luke, and from other Gospels. This is her life, and the life of Jesus (Yeshua) from her perspective. At the very core of Christianity is her willingness to say yes to God, knowing the difficulties, suffering through things no mother wants to endure. This story is for Christians of all denominations. Enjoy!

A story of a family that overcomes a problem just in time for Christmas. The story switches between two PoV; Eve and Mrs Smith. This story is made up so the characters and story are of my imagination. The cover is from a drawing of mine.

Facing the lonely choice...

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