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June
2017
New story next week
Hi Friends! We’ll have a new story to post next week. In the meantime, here’s a psalm to meditate on: Princes have persecuted me without a cause; But my heart standeth in awe of Thy words. I rejoice at Thy word, as one that findeth great spoil. I hate and abhor falsehood; but Thy law... Read More
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June
2017
Windmill in the Woods (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works According to his usual habit, Katrina’s stepfather had lumbered home last night with a jug of whiskey. When he drank, he frequently hurled the ax and used her as a target for his knifing skills. The things he does when... Read More
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May
2017
Back next week…
Hi friends! We’ve got a new story in process, but it’s not quite ready for today. We hope to have it posted next weekend. In the meantime, there’s a new book Ben and I have been reading; we’d love to hear your feedback here or on our Facebook page. Check out Beauty Will Save the World... Read More
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May
2017
Threads (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Threads One, ten, infinity Loose ends tangle Into colossal Chaos Clock pounds Minutes slip through fingers Unspoken words linger Pending perfect moments Cracked relationships Carve canyons Dreams unrealized Loom, swirl, taunt Doubt taps at heart’s door Hope fights for air... Read More
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May
2017
A Psalm for Sunday
Happy Mother’s Day to all the special women in our lives! Here’s a Psalm for meditation today. For you, O Lord, are my hope, my trust, O Lord, from my youth. Upon You I have leaned from before my birth; You are He who took me from my mother’s womb. My praise is continually of You. Psalm 71:5-6 (ESV) (We’ll... Read More
07
May
2017
Gardener’s Vine (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works I wish I could record a story absent of pain, but like most tribes throughout history, we do not lack our own measure of grief. I was only a boy when the Gardener came to our village and entrusted us... Read More
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April
2017
Waiting Room (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Waiting Room- Eyes down But we all see Our heads hang low feigning anonymity Undercover voyeurs Cloaked behind cellphones and magazines We spy others’ lives with recreant curiosity Now Peter and John were going up into the temple at the... Read More
23
April
2017
A Staring Invitation
Good Sunday to all our readers. We’ll be back next week with our Sunday Psalms Series. Today, I thought I’d share some reflections I recently wrote for Clear Creek Church. Thanks as always, Heidi (and Ben too). A Staring Invitation If you told me I never had to fly again, I’d give you a grateful... Read More
21
April
2017
JONAH’S SONG: Play along with us
Hard to believe Outcasts & Refugees has been out for more than a month. Thanks to all of you for your support. Here’s the music if you who want to play along to Jonah’s Song. Jonah’s Song Chord Sheet Song Story ♦♦♦♦♦ Embracing life’s wilderness through music & community To support future Chasing Ebenezer endeavors, visit... Read More
16
April
2017
Grief is a Boulder (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Grief is a boulder Soul, mind crush Who can tell me not to hurt Every cell burns deep Morning breaks I’d rather sleep Can any good remain? Only lament to sing Hope… With Him, I dared dream Joy invisible Radiant... Read More
09
April
2017
A Strange Symptom (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Merlin Till woke with a thick sensation in his forty-five-year-old tongue. At first he accounted it as a consequence of last night’s drunken altercation. After downing several pints of beer at Slippery Pete’s, Merlin had found himself cursing a river... Read More
08
April
2017
Play along to SLAVERY
Thanks for joining us on the Outcasts and Refugees journey. Here’s the music for you to play along to Slavery: Slavery Chord Chart Slavery Song Story ♦♦♦♦♦ Embracing life’s wilderness through music & community To support future Chasing Ebenezer endeavors, visit our Donations Page! Copyright © 2017 Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler, All Rights Reserved.
02
April
2017
Mary Never Cooks Potatoes (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works Josh shoved the plate of food across the table. He hated Annie’s Diner, and these lunch dates with Walter left him exhausted. “I don’t like potatoes,” Walter informed the steaming plate. “It’s cauliflower.” Josh could feel the muscles in his... Read More
31
March
2017
Play along to LION
Thanks to everyone who’s been listening to Outcasts and Refugees. Here’s the music for you to play along to track 4 of the album: Lion Chord Chart ♦♦♦♦♦ Embracing life’s wilderness through music & community To support future Chasing Ebenezer endeavors, visit our Donations Page! Copyright © 2017 Benjamin & Heidi Beth Sadler, All Rights... Read More
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March
2017
Eat the Evening (Sunday Psalms Series)
Sunday Psalms: Fictional Narratives & Poetry Inspired by the Psalms, Proverbs, & Other Biblical Works I want to sing Loud and long, Fill haunting silence with melody true. When I sing I forget to be afraid. Maybe music is a weapon To guard my timid heart. I want to paint the walls, Splash color onto death,... Read More