I read a story about Ernest Hemingway, that while sitting with some friends he made the statement that he could write a complete story using only six words.
His friends disagreed with him, and wagered a bet of ten dollars that he could not complete the task.
He reached over, picked up a napkin, took a pen from his pocket and scribbled down six words.
He then passed around the napkin to each of his friends upon which they promptly paid the bet, agreeing that he had won.
Here is what he wrote:
For sale. Baby shoes. Never worn.
The story moved my emotions and thoughts to realize that one can gather enough information in a few words to spur the imagination, and to reach a conclusion as to the origin and deeper meaning of the story.
This got me to thinking. What could I possibly say in six words about Christ that would constitute a story? I am no Ernest Hemingway for sure, and my humble attempt at a six word story is not to compete or compare but simply to glorify the Lord. Here is my six word story about grace.
Man sinned. Jesus crucified. Resurrected. Salvation.
Or on a more personal note \o/
My Sin. His Grace. I’m Saved.
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Creative! Awesome picture through your words, all of which come from God. Blessings.
Thank you Dana. I appreciate you stopping by to share – In Christ – Darrell
That about says it!
Thank you Doug 🙂 I appreciate the reblog at http://ddclaywriter.wordpress.com/. Blessings to you in Christ – Darrell
And blessings to you too Darrell.
keep spreading God’s encouraging Word.
🙂
Reblogged this on Clay Tablets.
My wheels are turning to write a six-word story … You’re making me think … I suppose that’s a good thing 🙂
Thinking is always a good thing 🙂 Thanks for stopping by Heidi. I will look for your six word story at http://heidiviars.com/. Blessings in Christ – Darrell
Been thinking about the persecuted church this afternoon … …
brother beaten for unrelenting faith … pray!
or
God’s imprisoned children need our prayers!
thank you, Darrell for your heart for Jesus … and sharing
YW 🙂
Reblogged this on My Word Like Fire and commented:
No point in discernment ministries if we forget who Christ is and what He did for us.
Hey, Darrell, I reblogged your beautiful six words, thank you, but the above remark was (I thought) only appearing on my own blog. I appreciate what you do because it is always good to celebrate such amazing grace.
John
Its all good 🙂 I appreciate you sharing my blog at http://mywordlikefire.com/ Blessings to you in Christ and His grace – Darrell
Lovely, Darrell.
Thank you Sue, blessings to you in the name of the Lord, Darrell
🙂
AWESOME, Darrell! Who knew that just six words could be so powerful.
There is nothing more powerful than grace, the blood that has the power to redeem , blessings to you in Christ Jesus,Darrell
Love it Darrell. Blessings to you and Gracie.
Thank You Belinda, may the love of Christ surround you, blessings in the name of our Lord Darrell
Reblogged this on Tricia's Journal Jots Blog and commented:
Darrell Creswell did a great job of writing a 6-word story.
Great Darrell, you did it! Thank’s for the story. Be BLESSED!
I appreciate the comment, thanks for taking the time to share.Blessings in Christ Darrell
Perfect 😀
Thank you 🙂 I stopped by http://kingintraining.wordpress.com/ and read words of praise and blessing. Keep up the good work of sharing grace in Christ Jesus – Blessings Darrell
Thank you very much 🙂
🙂 YW
Oh this is wonderful, and like Heidi, I’m spurred to think of my 6 too! It might be tough–I’m known for being long on “chatty”, short on “concise”. Here’s a quick try: Lost, miserable; found, redeemed; Joy Eternal. Off topic: you have very piercing eyes, do you ever scare people? God bless you BIG–sis Caddo
Thank you Caddo – I enjoyed your poetry at http://spumonicaddo.wordpress.com/ – Nice 6 words 🙂 BTW – The only one I ever scare is myself – Blessings Darrell