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Published in Catholicism for the Modern World

·Pinned

The Holy Trinity… Easy as One, Two, Three…

Every kid in Sunday school thinks he knows all about God. You know, that bearded guy on the throne who looks something like Zeus, right? And then there’s Jesus, God’s son. But He’s God too, right? And who’s the Holy Spirit? Is He Jesus’ side-kick? Or what? Wait a minute. …

Trinity

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The Holy Trinity… Easy as One, Two, Three…
The Holy Trinity… Easy as One, Two, Three…
Trinity

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Published in The Haven

·6 days ago

Liquid Courage

“Here you go, sis. S’later.” Julian pulled over and stopped at the café where Shelby worked. “Aurora’s my friend, Jules. Get real. We could hang out. Get acquainted. See if you like her.” “I’m already in love with her, Shel.” She grinned. “So, you love her cute little mole…?” He…

Fiction

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Liquid Courage
Liquid Courage
Fiction

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Mar 25

You’re Kidding

“I have a plan.” Roach looked up when Martin spoke. The din of shouting men echoed constantly off the prison’s concrete and metal surfaces. Whispers would be lost. “To escape?” “You crazy? I’m getting out in an hour. Why escape?” Roach sighed. “I hope you don’t mind my saying, but…

Fiction

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You’re Kidding
You’re Kidding
Fiction

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Published in The Haven

·Mar 18

I Spy

My Dad says I’m paranoid. I think that’s like someone who’s connected to the paranormal. Like on my favorite shows. I like sci-fi. Those stories are so interesting. They feel real. Not like day-to-day life, which gets kind of tedious sometimes. And boring. You never know what adventure will happen…

Trust

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I Spy
I Spy
Trust

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Mar 18

Little Things Lead

Little Things Lead “We’re gonna do big things,” said Graham as he shook hands with James, the shop-keeper. James smiled, but did not look happy. Martin watched them talk. You could hear the wheels turning in his head. James glanced at Martin with anxious eyes. Martin said, “Graham’s my point…

Trust

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Little Things Lead
Little Things Lead
Trust

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Mar 11

In Plain Sight

The front-page headline read, ‘Blind From Birth, Local Man Gains Sight.’ Psychologist, Dr. Isaac, looked at the wall clock. This man and his family were due momentarily. He planned to see them without charging his usual fee. Dr. Isaac believed therapy should not be a rich man’s luxury. …

Miracles

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In Plain Sight
In Plain Sight
Miracles

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Feb 28

Farewell to Knuckle Falls

The rock and roll star Croesus Skye (birth name Albert) earned his nickname for his string of gold records. His music speaks to almost everyone. Critics take the perspective that if his music is popular, how good can it be? What could millions of fans know that the critics don’t…

Fiction

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Farewell to Knuckle Falls
Farewell to Knuckle Falls
Fiction

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Published in The Haven

·Feb 24

The Leopard

The superhero known as Leopard stepped carefully through the undergrowth. With no path to follow he looked through the misty air for broken branches or the acrid smell of scorched bark. Tracking a dragon took experience. Not that hard, once you’ve survived a few, he thought. How do you track…

Fantasy

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The Leopard
The Leopard
Fantasy

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Published in ILLUMINATION

·Feb 23

A Fugitive Doubts

‘How could he? After everything…’ Before dawn, the fugitive known as Thomas sat in a dark room alone. He waited with his friends in their hidden place. He smelled cooking and heard low voices. ‘How is this even possible? After all his promises… It shouldn’t be like this. Our great…

Fiction

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A Fugitive Doubts
A Fugitive Doubts
Fiction

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Published in The Haven

·Feb 3

Trigger Warning

Bob lit his cigarette while loading his pistol. He kept dropping bullets in the process. ‘Better than dropping the smoke,’ he mused. ‘No fires.’ The shells bounced and rolled. Some went over the edge. Their staccato rattling attracted Bob’s granddaughter, baby Brooklyn. …

Fiction

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Trigger Warning
Trigger Warning
Fiction

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John K Adams

John K Adams

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I write to see memory and language wrestle with reality. My interview: https://www.readlotswritelot.com/wp/podcast/episode-21-john-k-adams/

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