Hello, my name’s Dave, the donkey. You won’t know me … not many people do. You might know my Grandpa, Darrell. He’s the one who went all the way from Nazareth – that’s a long, long, long way away – and carried a young woman – who was very pregnant – all the way to Bethlehem. Her name … Continue reading A Donkey’s Easter Tale
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The Centurion
My name is Marcus Justus Loginus. I am a centurion of the Sebastii cohort based at Herod’s fortress in Jerusalem. It’s our job to keep the peace. Not an easy task when it’s Jewish festival season. Hundreds of thousands of people flock from all over the country for their celebrations – and there’s almost always trouble. They get together … Continue reading The Centurion
A Thief in Paradise (inspired by Luke 23:39-43)
Wow, where am I? It’s so beautiful here, it’s so beautiful here. What am I doing here? Where am I? Oh, hello, I didn’t see you there. I can’t take it in … My name is Levi, and I’m not a good man. No, I’m really not. I’ve done some horrible things. I’ve stolen, hurt people, … Continue reading A Thief in Paradise (inspired by Luke 23:39-43)
The Journey of the Magi
based on Matthew 2:1-12 I hate camels. Hate ‘em. If I ever see – or smell – another camel in my life, it’ll be too soon. Grumpy, stubborn creatures. There’s no moving them if they’ve really got the hump. My wife would say that they take after their masters, but I have no idea what she’s talking … Continue reading The Journey of the Magi
The Shepherd’s Story
Based on Luke 2:8-20 It’s the most incredible news! You’ll never believe what I’ve seen tonight. It’s just incredible, I can’t believe it? Well, me and the other guys, we were out in the fields outside Bethlehem, watching our flocks by night – no, watching our flocks, not washing our socks – anyway, we were minding our … Continue reading The Shepherd’s Story
A Donkey’s Tale
Inspired by Luke 2:1-7 Hello, my name’s Darrell, the donkey. You’ll never guess what happened to me the other day… I was in Nazareth minding my business eating grass, thinking very important donkey thoughts, and that sort of thing, when Joseph came up to me, looking rather flustered. He told me we were going on an adventure … Continue reading A Donkey’s Tale
The Messenger
Hi everyone, can you tell what I am? That’s right, I’m an angel – not just any angel – my name is Gabriel. You might have heard of me. Do you know what I do – apart from look magnificent, that is – do you like my wings? Anyway, I work for the great I am, the … Continue reading The Messenger
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