by Christian Short Stories | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Two of the people that attended the Saturday evening get-together, at Freddie and Jesse Barnwell’s farm, James and Carolyn Craig, have a well-deserved reputation for their vast interest in Tennessee history. They started by saying “Even though we are not historians,... by Christian Short Stories | Apr 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Public elementary school teacher, Miss Tina Fancher, was asked by the principal if there was something bothering her, not seeing her normal radiant smile on her face. Miss Fancher, a devout Christian, not hesitant about sharing her faith replied, “In Proverbs it says,... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Davey’s mom told him no! She was tired of discussing it. She said, “I do not want to come home from a long day at work, totally exhausted, and then an hour later have to drive across town to the high school to pick you up from basketball practice. In addition, her... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
The Barnwells big red barn was packed full as usual for the Saturday evening get-together. After lots of fun and games, Freddie “Farmer” Barnwell and his wife Jessie were making certain everyone had a bag of popcorn and a cup of apple cider (which came from their... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 21, 2024 | Uncategorized
It was a beautiful Saturday for the Barnwell’s get-together at the farm. Freddie Barnwell, affectionately referred to as Farmer Barnwell, with his wife Jessie, along with their daughter, granddaughter, and little great-granddaughter Emily, were getting ready, baking... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Molly and Dilbert MacIntosh went downtown last Friday to do a little shopping. They were about to enter the ice cream parlor when they heard their names called. Callie, Abby, Ryan, Laura, and Katie came running down the street. They had driven downtown as soon as... by Christian Short Stories | May 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
Calder Edmison came by the old country church, like he had every week for the past couple of years, to look after the old building ever since the pastor caved in when the Governor dictated all the churches close their doors until the Covid scare was over. His order... by Christian Short Stories | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
Guests at Freddie and Jessie Barnwell’s farm Saturday evening Get-Togethers were reminiscing. They were recalling all the wondrous, perhaps miraculous things had come about over the years there at the farm. Games, horseback riding, Jessie Barnwell’s cookies, along... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Tara felt Tommy was all she wanted and needed in life to be happy! It was the night after high school graduation when she finally sat down with her parents and told them she was three months pregnant. Her parents were numbed by this unexpected news, piercing their... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
Summer church camp was over. Lasting friendships, spiritual growth and commitments for Christ surpassed any other time of the year. Pastor Mario Flores, Camp Director, gave thanks to the Lord. Three hundred teens attended camp this year without a single injury or... by Christian Short Stories | Mar 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
Hi Mikaela. You look like you just lost your best friend which I know you didn’t since I am right here. Now tell me what’s got you down, asked Isla. “It’s our junior year in college, and I feel so inadequate, unsure of myself, not sure where life is leading me.”... by Christian Short Stories | Apr 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
Timothy’s father read him the story about one of Elisha’s students who was chopping down a tree along the Jordan River, found in 2nd Kings Chapter 6, in which the ax head came loose and landed in the river. He was very distraught, especially since he had borrowed the... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Lucas McKenzie woke at 6:00 Saturday morning. The bedroom was still dark. As much as Lucas would have enjoyed staying in bed a little longer, he was too accustomed to getting up early, especially when he had a busy day full of activities ahead. With eyes half opened,... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Where am I, what has happened? Where’s my husband?” The doctors told her “You were in a horrible automobile crash. Your husband is in a private room. He is recuperating from surgery and is doing fine. He has been asking about you every hour for the past few days.... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
In addition to all the people who normally attend the Saturday night get-togethers at the Barnwell’s farm, there were quite a few visitors there last week. The Jackson family was there as guests of the Angus McKenzie family. Their daughter Penny asked Freddie... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Dillard and Molly MacIntosh went for their daily mile walk when they decided they would stop in and visit Clara. They tried to visit at least once or twice a week, ever since Clara’s husband, John, passed away last year. John and Clara were always showing pictures of... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
It was a most pleasant sunny day when Lindy Jonville walked down the long gravel driveway from the house on their 10-acre farm, to the mailbox. She was taking the mail out of the box when something on the side of the road (about 100 feet away) caught her attention.... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 6, 2025 | Uncategorized
Jenna, Lecatia, and Camalee were inseparable friends since first grade. When they entered middle school, their varied interests limited their time together, but usually, if you saw one, you knew the other two were close by. And, of course, when not in school, they’d... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
It was 3:00 in the morning when the phone rang, piercing the silence of the night. Pastor Goodman awakened from a deep sleep, struggling to answer the phone. “Hello, Pastor Goodman, this is Jocelyn Brody. My husband has been rushed to the hospital. Would you please... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Freddie Barnwell and his wife were hosting a get together last weekend at their place. Freddie was at his best telling story after story. Everyone from the kids to the old timers were already sore from laughing when Freddie told this story about himself and his wife,... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Freddie Barnwell (Farmer Barnwell to everyone who knows him) and his wife Jessie had a great week. Their 4-year-old great-granddaughter, Emily, had been staying with them. Emily loves to spend time on the farm with her great-grandparents just the way her mother did... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
“Do you have a moment?” Tommy asked. I told him I would certainly be willing to take a moment for him. I had a small business I worked on Saturdays, to make a little extra cash. The auto parts place, where Tommy worked, was one of my customers. Tommy told me he... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Old Glory bears holes from wars across the seas, burned, torn in shreds, and trampled underfoot. By God’s grace it still stands, stars and stripes shining bright, waving in the breeze. Sons and daughters of this great land still answer the call, like those who have... by Christian Short Stories | Nov 12, 2021 | Uncategorized
Kaylinda’s father kissed her and her mother, Jeannie, goodbye as he hurried out the door on his way to work. She then got ready for the day’s assignments, prior to the virtual online academy’s live instruction via Zoom, which 17-year-old Kaylinda attends every weekday... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
Freddie Barnwell’s stories are always a favorite with everyone, especially when they are about himself. Farmer Barnwell has a wealth of knowledge, because he has worked his farm for over 50 years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Most of Farmer Barnwell’s... by Christian Short Stories | Apr 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
At half past five he kissed her cheek, ready to go and meet the day! “I’m not a morning person you know; give me a minute” was her reply. They mounted the horse, riding double today. Her arms around his waist, head against his back, what a great way to start the... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Ten-year-old Anthony Madino didn’t have much in life – a life lived mostly behind closed doors in Brooklyn, New York. To venture outside was to ask for trouble as bullies, drug pushers, thieves, and drive-by shootings were the norm in little Anthony’s neighborhood.... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
On his way home he saw his friend coming down the road, flying faster than the wind, and knowing him, probably drunk again. He flashed his headlights in warning, Sheriff’s right around the bend. He was sitting alone when his daughter got home, her beautiful smile and... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Andrew Penworth and Jenny Cliburn were chatting on the phone when Andrew told Jenny about a story he recently heard. He said it had a profound impact on him to the extent he realized how lacking his prayer life had become. Jenny said she would love to hear the story.... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
Three-year-old Michael was running across the church playground when he slipped and fell. His ear-piercing scream brought 14-year-old Megan running to his aid. Her calm loving spirit soon had Michael smiling again. Of course, the show and tell band aid she put on his... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
People were talking all week long about the great time everyone had at the Barnwell’s farm Saturday night. Dillard and Molly MacIntosh had all the kids, teens, and adults laughing so hard their sides hurt. Someone said her husband had just purchased a beautiful new... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
JJ’s mother’s life of despondency had sadly come to an end. Trapped in a world where it seemed nobody cared, she longed to give her son a better life, but all to no avail. Drugs and alcohol took her life. Social workers tried to console eight-year-old JJ the best... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Molly MacIntosh stopped by Bobby Lee’s Produce and Meat market on Rockton Street to pick up a few grocery items. Bobby Lee asked Molly if her husband Dillard enjoyed the steak she bought last week, because he had a sale on steak again today. Molly told him Dillard... by Christian Short Stories | Sep 11, 2020 | Uncategorized
James and Carolyn Craig told us this wonderful Christmas Eve story last Saturday night at the Barnwell’s Farm Friends and Family get-together. It was Christmas Eve, even though there were very few cars on the road that night, when one did come down the road, you could... by Christian Short Stories | Jan 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Working as many as three jobs a week, while attending college and graduating at age 25 with a degree in mechanical engineering, was quite an accomplishment. Now, at age 29, Daniel Henlee is loving his job with a company that is earning a name for itself in the field... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Even though it was a cold winter’s night, a large crowd showed up at the Barnwell’s farm Saturday night. People of all ages were having fun playing games, singing, laughing, and just plain having a good time there in the big red barn. As usual, things quieted down... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Jessie Barnwell was reminiscing about the time she first started dating her husband, Freddie, many years ago. Freddie Barnwell, better known as Farmer Barnwell, was all smiles as his wife was telling the story at the Saturday night get-together at their farm. Jessie... by Christian Short Stories | Aug 17, 2020 | Uncategorized
Last Saturday night, Dillard MacIntosh was telling everyone at the get together out at the Barnwell’s farm how he had dreamed for years about taking a trip to Alaska. He was quite dramatic describing the vast wilderness areas in Alaska hardly touched by man....
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