April 2016 Blog Posts (16)

I mentioned in a past blog that I’m a member of the Knoxville Writers Guild and, in particular, of the Guild’s Sci-Fi/Fantasy Writers’ Group. We love our “flash fiction" writing experiments, so I’m going to share another one. This one is based on a stock photo that was used as a "prompt," and while humor usually features in my flash fiction, this time I went serious – even spiritually serious. See how you like it:

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No-one told us there would be fish in the water. The children were scared.”

Unless there were piranhas in the pool, where do you live where no fish are in the water? Sheesh!

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At the time of this writing, I'm one week removed from an accident that shook me up worse than I thought one would.

Now, I've had a few accidents in my years. I rear-ended a car while delivering pizza which screwed up my car's steering and lost me my job. I also regretted…

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All eleven-year old Pip wanted was a best friend.  When Pip gets a horse for her birthday she is delighted. She thinks that the horse she names Buck will be her best friend the moment that they meet. But she finds out that friendship does not come easily. Her father gently guides her so that Pip can discover for herself how to make Buck a true friend.

Pip’s new friend, Buck, has a story of his own.  After leaving his own herd, to move to Pip’s house, he is looking for a relationship…

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Wake up, God wants to speak to you. Early in the morning, God is giving out instructions. He's giving you the wisdom that you will need for this day. God knows all of the answers to all the test and trials and tribulations that you will go through on today. He wants to fellowship with you through His WORD, which is His Son Jesus Chrrist, (John1:1). God is waking you up to give you all the answers that you will be needing for this day. God loves all of us so much and He has so much that He wants… Continue

Wake up, God wants to speak to you. Early in the morning, God is giving out instructions. He's giving you the wisdom that you will need for this day. God knows all of the answers to all the test and trials and tribulations that you will go through on today. He wants to fellowship with you through His WORD, which is His Son Jesus Chrrist, (John1:1). God is waking you up to give you all the answers that you will be needing for this day. God loves all of us so much and He has so much that He wants… Continue

Wake up, God wants to speak to you. Early in the morning, God is giving out instructions. He's giving you the wisdom that you will need for this day. God knows all of the answers to all the test and trials and tribulations that you will go through on today. He wants to fellowship with you through His WORD, which is His Son Jesus Chrrist, (John1:1). God is waking you up to give you all the answers that you will be needing for this day. God loves all of us so much and He has so much that He wants… Continue

Wake up, God wants to speak to you. Early in the morning, God is giving out instructions. He's giving you the wisdom that you will need for this day. God knows all of the answers to all the test and trials and tribulations that you will go through on today. He wants to fellowship with you through His WORD, which is His Son Jesus Chrrist, (John1:1). God is waking you up to give you all the answers that you will be needing for this day. God loves all of us so much and He has so much that He wants… Continue

Wake up, God wants to speak to you. Early in the morning, God is giving out instructions. He's giving you the wisdom that you will need for this day. God knows all of the answers to all the test and trials and tribulations that you will go through on today. He wants to fellowship with you through His WORD, which is His Son Jesus Chrrist, (John1:1). God is waking you up to give you all the answers that you will be needing for this day. God loves all of us so much and He has so much that He wants… Continue

Wake up, God wants to speak to you. Early in the morning, God is giving out instructions. He's giving you the wisdom that you will need for this day. God knows all of the answers to all the test and trials and tribulations that you will go through on today. He wants to fellowship with you through His WORD, which is His Son Jesus Chrrist, (John1:1). God is waking you up to give you all the answers that you will be needing for this day. God loves all of us so much and He has so much that He wants… Continue

April 11, 2016

Hello, I am announcing the launch of my new book in April, 2016. It took 5+ years to live and 2 years to write. This book is not just a good thing --  it’s a God-thing!

I want to tell you the story of my daughter, Barb, who is simply remarkable. She was a nurse and was working 60 hours a week.  I felt you might find our story compelling as well as inspiring – filled with…

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Join me on my journey, as I journal day to day. You might find that I have something interesting or intriguing to say. Your ,comments are welcome. You might want to share or send a little note to let me know you are there.

God allowed Jesus to come to earth so that He could be the example of Christian living. Jesus demonstrates our need for and dependency on God. On several occasions Jesus confirmed that He was here to do the will of His Father. He came to restore the relationship between God and mankind. This is why we long for love, and peace because it is in the relationship that we have in Jesus Christ. So many times we try to satisfy our desires with our mates, spouse, children, and close friends, but our… Continue

                     

       

         

                                       Written By: F. John Surells

 

 

            Alright, I guess that this time I may have gone too far – but maybe not. And anyway, no matter what I say here, those “rule benders” who’ve been sanctioned to say whatever they darn well please will continue to say and write whatever they darn well please. But who gave the “rule benders” a free hand to do, say, and write whatever…

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One of the cool things about blogs is to ask a question at the end to entice comments. Well, I want to ask one at the beginning.

What are you reading right now?

Okay, don't be literal and say, “Dude, I'm reading your blog.”

I mean your reading list of books.

Are you like me and have several going at once?

Currently, I am reading:

- A book I'm recording for a friend. I read a chapter or two when I get the chance. I use Audacity to make the…

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BE the change that you. want others to . become. Be the one that makes the difference. Set the standards that you want to live by and be the example. Let tour home and community be your platforms, where you establish your beliefs. Get your house in order. Do not look down on anybody. The person that you are looking down on maybe the one you have to look up to on tomorrow. What are you willing to allow GOD to change in you, so that you can make the world arou nd you.better. Who can you inspire… Continue

This week, I finish up the essays my students submitted regarding Attitude. I've enjoyed reading and sharing them. March's theme has been Courtesy and I look forward to reading the essays regarding that subject.

ELIJAH

My paper is on attitude. Attitudes can be good and some can be bad. If you look it up in the dictionary, you will find that attitude means “ a feeling or disposition regarding one’s…

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