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Humility: The Beauty of Holiness

A Treaties on an Underappreciated Virtue Author: Andrew Murray In this short (around 50 pages) booklet, Andrew Murray deep dives into the most overlooked (and least liked) Christlike attribute of humility. He first starts by defining humility – what it is, where it comes into play in our lives and our faiths, and why it is ultimately beautiful and freeing. Humility does not cancel out our personalities, it perfects them, bathes them in the glow of Christ, and helps us to become more of what we are, not less. Next, Murray gives us some examples of how Jesus showed humility, how [...]

2024-03-26T19:10:35-07:00March 26th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |

I Found Puppets Living in my Apartment Walls

Killer Puppets and Adult Grief Author: Ben Farthing Jonny and his cousin Brittany are grieving their grandfather, a once famous puppeteer for the popular children’s TV show, R-City Street, who went missing a year ago. Grandpa is likely dead, and both Johhny and Brittany are mourning as they move into his abandoned apartment. Only . . . after a too-real dream that leaves bright blue puppet fur on the floor, Johnny suspects that his Grandpa is still around, living in the walls. As the two stumble deeper into the world behind the walls, they discover a decades old secret, barely contained, [...]

2024-03-25T16:06:10-07:00March 25th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , , |

Bad Dolls

Life Lessons Through Horror Author: Rachel Harrison In Bad Dolls Rachel Harrison presents four short stories, each taking a glimpse into a woman’s life and the instability of hopes, self-image, and societal expectations. Each story has an obvious, somewhat overwrought moral, complimented by a thoughtful writing style. It’s not all out horror, per-say, so much as a psychological look into the modern, independent woman and what makes her tick. In “Reply Hazy, Try Again,” Jordan appears to have the perfect life: a long-term relationship heading toward marriage, a nice house, and new work bestie, but a Magic 8-Ball purchased at a [...]

2024-03-24T17:53:47-07:00March 24th, 2024|Tags: , , , , , |
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