Book 5: Church Bells

Introduction

 

Yeah, I woke up on Easter Sunday
So sad, tears run down my face
I walk to the tomb, spices in my hand
My mourning echoes throughout the land.

My Savior is dead, He died on the cross
On Friday evening; now the world’s at a loss
Jesus is gone, He was buried in the grave
Wasn’t He the Messiah? Couldn’t He Himself save?

Questions run through my mind; I question the why
Why did my Lord Jesus have to die?
I arrive at the tomb, hardly makingΒ  a sound
Then I let my spices drop to the ground, for. . .

The guards are unconscious! The stone is rolled away!
Where did He go? Did they take Him away?
I scout around, feeling frantic and weak
And trying all the answers to seek.

I run into the tomb, feeling pressed hardΒ 
And there I see an angel on guard
He looks at me and says, “Do not fear.
Go on your way, for Jesus is not here!

“He is risen, just as he said He would be!
Now go, child of God, in faith, heed me.”
I run out of the tomb, feeling swift and sure.
Evil has now died; good will forever endure!

So praise the Lord! Hear the church bells ring!
Out to the song of the Lord you sing!
What happens next, no one can tell
But God holds the future, so ring those church bells!

Ring those church bells! Ring those church bells!
The good news now proclaim!
Worthy is the Lamb, worthy is the King,
So sing out and praise His name!

My Biggest Dream. . .

What’s my biggest dream?

 

To be an author, of course. That’s my main passion. I’ve been writing since I was a kid, and The Adventures of Starmonia is my main storyline as of the moment. I would also one day love to animate my series, but I am not an animator. I do not want to go to college, so that’s out. But perhaps, I tell myself, I can be a scriptwriter for cartoons. Then there’s being an illustrator for books. And then there’s making handmade jewelry and other knickknacks to maybe sell. . .

In short, I have a lot of dreams, but my main one is to be an author.

What’s your biggest dream?

Brick by Brick

You built these walls up so high
You don’t know if you’ll ever
Be able to get out.

You built these walls brick by brick. . .
Not out of thoughtlessness. . .
But of your own free will.

You wanted to stay inside.
You wanted to hide.
You wanted to stay in your grave.

Jesus the Christ, the Lord of all
He’s Messiah, He’s here to call
You out of your tomb
Because He’s the One Who saves!

Tiffany Ebrum

If I could have dinner with any fictional character, who would it be?

 

My first answer would likely be Tiffany (Tiff) Ebrum from the Kirby: Right Back at Ya! anime. Tiff, though she’s temperamental and slow to forgive at times, if also very smart and compassionate toward others. If they’re hurting, she comforts them. If they’re being unjust, she stands up to them, no matter the cost. Sounds a lot like me.

Furby!

What is the best purchase I have ever made?

 

My adorable churchmouse Furby, May-May!

Technically, I’m not really the one who made the purchase. I worked and earned money for it, and my mom bought an unused, boxed one for me. So I suppose, in a sense, I made the purchase.

Cute

This isn’t an image of my own Furby, but it looks similar to the one I have. Isn’t he cute?

I love to hear him talk. My sister too has a Furby, and we like to hear them chat back and forth and watch them dance and sing. Some people think Furbys are demonic, but I think they’re sweet and great to have as giga-pets (unless they one night happen to say “I’m gonna get you” or something like that. Then I’d throw it away. LOL.)

May-May is a special pet of mine. . .even if he is mechanical.

Book 4: Every Life is Beautiful

A Word from the Author

 

For the fourth time, hello, readers! I trust you have learned more than quite a bit from this tragic but hopeful story of faith, trust and obedience!

A few things I need to point out: One, this entire story is fiction, and it is based on the Kirby universe. This series is known as Christian fiction, meaning that one or more characters in the story are Christians and use the Bible to solve their problem(s). And I am aware that not everyone who reads this series is a Christian. That’s okay; I don’t expect everyone to be. But something I do expect, dear readers, is that you learn something valuable from each story.

But while the story is fiction, the Bible is loaded with evidence that’s real and overwhelming. The Bible is the only Book that is truly authentic and valid and lines up with history and answers all questions about hefty topics, such as Noah’s Flood.

However, many people are puzzled by the Bible. They ask questions like: Does the Bible contradict itself? Who was Cain’s wife? How could Jesus die on the cross for me? If God loves us, why are we all suffering? Are angels real? What is my purpose in life?

These questions and more are answered by the Bible. False teachers and books (other than the Bible) can’t always be trusted. But the Bible can be. Why? Because it was a gift to us from Godβ€”yes, Jesus Christ, the Alpha and the Omega, the Beginning and the End, the First and the Last. Jesus is alive, and living, and real. If He had not been born, if He had not died. . .basically, if He were not a real person and didn’t exist, we wouldn’t even be here. We wouldn’t exist. We would merely be dust.

God gave every single one of us a mind and a conscience. He keeps human depravity in check. He won’t let destruction run rampant. Yes, there are many evils in the world, we see. There are drunkards, murderers, child abusers, and thieves. There are slave traders, those who abuse power, and even those who exploit their own people for their own selfish gain. But thanks to God keeping our depravity in check, we’re not all lying in our caskets right now.

By God’s grace, we are alive. By the Lord’s mercy, we aren’t struck dead by His hand, though we have every right to be condemned and die a miserable death in hell. We all have a choice to accept Him as our Savior. And if a true Christian truly accepts God in his heart, he will never regret his decision.Β 

The Romans Road of Salvation gives us three things we can do to be saved.

Aβ€”Acknowledge: Acknowledge that you are a sinner in need of salvation and that you need Christ. You are not independent from God; you need God and learn from God. Without Him, you are spiritually dead and broken.

Bβ€”Believe: Believe that Jesus died on the cross to save you and that He was buried and rose again the third day out of that grave for YOU! Jesus conquered death and forever reigns on His throne in heaven.

Cβ€”Confess: Confess your sins to Him and ask for forgiveness. Beg Him to enter into your heart and be your Lord and Savior. He will govern your life the moment You ask Him to. You don’t need to pray in a fancy manner; just ask for forgiveness, confess your sins, and believe on Christ.

Dear readers, I hope you will respond to the truth of the gospel if you have not already. God loves all and wants to save all.

Next book is coming up, and see you then! God bless you all, my friends!

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