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Interact with David Story
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Last On: Mar 19, 2010 - 8:54 PM
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December 18, 2006
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Pasadena, TX
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shoutlife.com/davidstory
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Genre:
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General Fiction
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I like Christian, Country, and Rock (a little bit of everything).
When I'm writing I listen to Light Classical.
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What am I'm reading now?
Red - Part Two of the Circle Series by Ted Dekker
Grace - The Power of the Gospel by Andrew Wommack
The One Year Bible (NLT)
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Where did all the good shows go?
Two I like:
Movies Star Trek
TV Fridany Night Lights
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Whispers (2009)
The house was quiet. Quiet, but not empty.
In the kitchen women were busy preparing food. Food that no one really felt like eating, but at times like this, one cooks.
In the living room was the family, where the conversation was light. Questions without a whole lot of answers:
"Did the doctor say how long?"
"Is she in much pain?"
"How's Steve holding up?"
"Why?"
In the last bedroom, down the hall on the right, were three people. One was standing, one was kneeling, and one was lying on the bed.
The one on the bed - the reason all were gathered - was Virginia Young. Her husband Steve stood at her side, holding her frail hand. The one on his knees was Brian Kern, lifelong friend of the Young's and pastor of the First Baptist Church in Littleland, Texas, where Steve and "Jenny" have been members going on forty-plus years.
After tonight, the congregation would be minus one.
The time for medical machines had passed. Occasionally Jenny would open her eyes and look lovingly at her husband, but she had not done that in hours.
As Steve held her hand, he began to feel her slip away. "She's almost gone, Pastor."
Brian got up from praying and walked over to his friend. No need for words, just a gentle hand on the shoulder.
They waited. They watched.
Her breathing began to get very weak, and then stopped completely.
And that's when the whispers began ...
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Lost Child (ebook format) (2008)
Eleven year old Jessica is lost.
She's scared.
She's cold.
She's hungry.
And she's not alone...
Book Excerpt:
Max smiled as he stood at the edge of the small hill watching smoke rise from various rooftops in the town below. He stood for a few minutes longer until his attention turned to his own surroundings. He walked from tree to tree. Finding one to his liking he removed his hat, sat down, and leaned on the trunk of the big pine. He closed his eyes and waited for the moment - the call - when he would hear from the Master and begin his journey into the town below.
His rest was interrupted by a foul but familiar smell. Immediately his senses went into overdrive. Standing up, he singled out a specific part of the woods behind him and directed his voice in that direction.
"I can feel your foul presence from here, Lucius."
The trees made a rustling sound as they swayed back and forth. Max walked a few feet to his left and stopped. He stood firm at his position, and waited.
Suddenly, the trees stopped their motion and a man appeared right in front of Max. He wore a black, 'long-rider' coat that fell to the ground. His eyes were dark and set back into his face, making them almost impossible to see. When he smiled, it was more of a sneer. At first glance he did not look friendly, not friendly at all.
The two stood face-to-face, waiting for the other to move and give up position. Max would not budge, and finally the dark man - called Lucius - gave way, grinning as he did so.
He walked to the edge of the hill and looked down at the town of Clearville below. Finally, he spoke. His voice was harsh, rough...callous.
"You are here to save one of these, Mahanaim?"
Max smiled. "I only come to do what the Master requires."
Lucius turned and looked at Max. "The Master?" The emphasis on the word master was full of sarcasm. "This so called Master, who would allow one such as me to take part in this little game?" He grinned. "Seems to me he's not much of a Master at all."
Max walked over to the edge of the hill, knocking into Lucius' shoulder as he did so. He took a long look at the town below before he spoke. "You think you will be victorious, Lucius?" He paused. Then. "You may win a battle or two, that is for the Master to decide." He turned again to Lucius. "But know this, you will only go as far as He permits. No further."
Lucius backed away from Max. "Be that as it may, Mahan..." He stopped. "Ah yes, these creatures refer to you as Max, do they not?" He almost spit out the next word. "Quaint." Then he continued. "Be that as it may, Max. But if I could take down just one, it would indeed be a victory, would it not? For...how is it said? 'It is not his will that one of these little ones should perish?'"
Max suddenly got right into Lucius' face. He leaned in so close they were almost touching. "How dare you quote the sacred words." A bright light begin to shine around Max, and Lucius cowered away from it as Max continued to speak. The volume of Max's words rose with each syllable. "You think you will wiN THIS BATTLE, DEMON?" He was towering over Lucius. "YOU WILL GO ONLY AS FAR AS THE MASTER ALLOWS! NO FURTHER! IS THIS UNDERSTOOD?"
Max's demeanor and appearance quickly returned to 'normal,' and as it did, Lucius' confidence and cockiness returned. "Say what you will." He began to take a step down the hill, in the direction of the town below. "But I will have my day." His voice trailed off and his physical appearance faded with every word. "This time around...I will have my day..."
And he was gone.
Max continued to stare at the sight where Lucius had been, and then he slowly walked over to the tree where he'd been resting. He sat down again and leaned against the trunk, holding his hat in his lap. He took a deep breath, closed his eyes, and thought of the days ahead...
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Note: "Lost Child" was published in 2007, but I wanted to get it to the top of my profile page, and putting 2008 seems to be the only way to do so.
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'The Max Chronicles' (ebook format) (2007)
The Max Chronicles is a compilation of Short Stories that feature the angel Max...
Book Excerpt:
Max stood across the street, observing the 'others' like him who had gathered. Some were on the same side of the street that he was. Some were even on the church grounds.
They all watched the man walk up the steps, and enter the sanctuary doors.
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Trying her best to 'do' her face, the young girl continually stepped between her mom and the vanity in the church restroom. Although they were the only ones there at the time, and there were two mirrors, little Amy would only be satisfied if she used the one her mother was using.
In the background an organ began to play.
"The service is about to start, Honey."
Amy smiled as she pretended to fix her hair. "I'm almost done." She stopped for a moment and listened, her head cocked slightly to one side. "What's that song, Mommy?"
Jennifer listened for a moment to the melody coming from the large organ pipes in the church sanctuary. "Oh, I love that one," she said, and smiled as she thought of the old hymns and the joy they brought her. She waited for the chorus, then began to sing..."Jesus, Jesus, how I trust him! How I've proved him o'er and o'er! Jesus, Jesus, precious Jesus! O for grace to trust him more!"
The little girl smiled. "You sing pretty, Mommy."
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A picture perfect moment, in a picture perfect church, but unfortunately, in a not so picture perfect world.
The gun blasts shook the floor of the bathroom, and in the blink of an eye, Jennifer and Amy's world turned upside down...
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Hidden In The Hymns (2007)
This book includes my short story, "Two Plants In A Garden."
Book Description:
There's no question that our favorite hymns have the power to draw us closer to the heart of God and strengthen us on our Christian journey. But what if we were to take just one key word from each of those hymns? How inspiring would that be? The answer to that question can be found right here, within the pages of FaithWriters' eleventh anthology, FaithWriters--Hidden in the Hymns. Be uplifted and encouraged as 54 award-winning authors share their hearts and imaginations with such topics as Melody, Valley, Vision, Work, Garden, River and The Cross. The end result is a collection of 100 inspirational stories, articles, and poems that will bless, inspire, challenge and delight you. FaithWriters--Hidden in the Hymns is a selection of the very best Christian writing from FaithWriters.com, with something for every reader. Even if you are tone deaf and can't carry a tune in a bucket, this collection will leave your heart singing!
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Quilting Patches of Life (2007)
I have a short story in this book called "Brave Sunflower." It's about my friend Penny, who lost her son in Afghanistan.
Book Description:
Grab a box of tissues. This book will make you laugh, cry and nod your head as you read the faith-building, hope-infusing stories of Christian men and women from around the world. In "Quilting Patches of Life," Lori Wagner inspires readers to take a fresh look at the many ways God speaks to His people. The book explores the connection of all the seasons of our lives -- how the Lord quilts the fragments of our days into a lovely creation -- a functional work of warmth, beauty and purpose. The cheery days, the dark days, the boring beige days, God allows them all into our lives for a purpose. Readers will be encouraged and blessed by this book.
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You'll find some of my writings here:
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WHISPERS is now available in paperback for $16.99.
To purchase your copy, click link below:
'Whispers'
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My name is David Story.
I am 49 years old.
I have been married for 18 years and have a 17 year old daughter (Amy) who attends High School (Go EAGLES!), and a son (Hi Josh!) who lives in Austin.
And oh, yeah - I love to write!
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Nine year old Jessica is lost.
She's scared.
She's cold.
She's hungry.
And she's not alone...
Lost Child
a max adventure
Lost Child (a novella in ebook format) is now available at the FaithWriters ebook store for $1.99:
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Prayer Request
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3/19/2010 - 8:44 PM
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A fellow co-worker has asked that I post this prayer request:
Please pray for the family of Garrett Gamble. Garrett lost his life while serving in Afghanistan. The funeral will be tomorrow. They are from Sugarland, TX.
Thank you all for prayi...
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It's Okay
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1/18/2010 - 10:42 AM
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What sin's got it's grip on you today?
Maybe a secret one no one knows about.
One you're so ashamed of, you're scared to talk to anyone about it.
Time and time again you try and try and try to stop.
Time and time again you ask for forgi...
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New Short Story
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12/07/2009 - 8:39 PM
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I posted a new short story at FaithWriters.
Thought I'd share:
'After Hours'
I had fun with this one.
Hope you enjoy.
- David
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WHISPERS is now available in paperback for $16.99.
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Would You Do Me A Favor?
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10/30/2009 - 4:21 PM
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To my ShoutLife family ...
If you have ever read my book "Whispers" (or any of my writings) and have been blessed by it, would you go over to the book's page on amazon.com (click on the link below) and leave a positive comment and/or review? Now...
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Whispers - An Excerpt
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10/19/2009 - 8:50 PM
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Cindy gazed at the clock on the wall.
She turned her attention back to the magazine on her lap, and flipped through the pages. She was finding it impossible to concentrate. After another minute and a few more flipped pages, she closed the magaz...
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Top Friends (1,154 total)
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Recent Guestbook Comments (5)
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"For he must reign, till he hath put all enemies under his feet. The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death." 1 Corinthians 15:25-26
WebSite: murphyhenderson.webs.com
Hello there my dear friend,
Just dropping in to wish you and yours well.
Remember, that no matter what happens, God is still on His Throne,
Jesus is Lord, and everything is gonna be alright.
Love & Hugs..."Murphy" |
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Hello, hello, hello, David! I'm so looking forward to getting to know you better here at Shoutlife! It's always a blessing meeting other authors, especially considering the solitary nature of our work, isn't it!
When you get a minute, pop over to my Shoutlife profile and my web site to see what God has me doing I traded my guitar for a computer.
I pray the week ahead will bring you good and wonderful things!
Eyes on Him,
(1 Corinthians 10:13)
Loree
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wendy on 12/26/09 - 9:37 PM
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hello David, have a happy New Year and God Bless
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