Six Sentence Story: Write Down Every Miracle

With the sounds of battle coming from the enemy’s gates the sergeant told Philippe, “Write down every miracle.”

Philippe told him that he couldn’t think of a single one.

The sergeant responded, “Then open your eyes.”

Philippe told him that his eyes were open, but there were no miracles to be seen.

The sergeant knew Philippe wasn’t ready to be launched like a rock against the gates of hell, but with the battle raging the sergeant had time only for a brief deliverance or mini exorcism – words of command given to the demonic mountain to move – before he turned to the next soldier.

But that was all Philippe needed for the grays to wash clean with brand new bright light.

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Denise offers the prompt word “brand” to be used in this week’s Six Sentence Stories.

After writing this story a different interpretation of Matthew 16:18 became more compelling for me.

Photo included for Cale Caron. Blessings!
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Author: Frank Hubeny

I enjoy walking, poetry and short prose as well as taking pictures with my phone.

26 thoughts on “Six Sentence Story: Write Down Every Miracle”

  3. As I think of Matthew 16:18 after writing this story, the battle was won between the death of Jesus and His resurrection. He is the victorious hero. The prison gates of hell can no longer keep us captive. They no longer can prevail.

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    1. Actually, I don’t even agree with the lesson I thought I was presenting in the story. So it has gotten away from me as well. In the comments is a link to a review which hopefully clarifies things. Blessings, Violet!

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