Chris Martin's Blog, page 51
January 24, 2014
The Stranger – Chapter Three
The Stranger was the first novella I published on the Amazon Kindle store. It’s currently for sale at a whopping $.99. I’ve decided to post it here, on my blog, in it’s entirety, for free. I am passionate about writing... Read More ›
January 23, 2014
An Open Letter to the President.
You don’t know my name, and we will never meet. I am nothing more than a statistic penciled into a spreadsheet that will eventually disappear like the bright sun falling into the arms of twilight. This letter isn’t only from... Read More ›
January 22, 2014
When God Doesn’t Listen
A solitary tear slowly trickled down my face as I stared blankly into the mirror. My world had been completely turned upside down, and I had no idea what to do. I had never felt so stunned and heartbroken in... Read More ›
January 20, 2014
How a Bible verse out of context spawned a belief system.
We see the phrase everywhere. Athletes quote it before the big game. Employees repeat it over and over trying to get that sought after promotion at work. It has become the most widely used cliche in all of Christianity. I’m... Read More ›
January 17, 2014
An Open Letter to Society.
You’ve seen me. I’m the man standing at the intersection holding a small, poorly written message on a cardboard sign. I’m the woman peering into your window at the stop light, hoping you will reach out your hand and drop... Read More ›
The Stranger – Chapter Two
The Stranger was the first novella I published on the Amazon Kindle store. It’s currently for sale at a whopping $.99. I’ve decided to post it here, on my blog, in it’s entirety, for free. I am passionate about writing... Read More ›
January 16, 2014
School Opens Today After Shooting
Here is the video from the most recent school shooting. A 12 year old walks into school with a sawed off shotgun and starts shooting. I know there is evil in this world. As a Christian, I believe... Read More ›
A man claims to be God, and is murdered for it.
A young girl weeps in the night. The scent of blood and animal excrement surrounds her. Nine months of anticipation have finally reached an end. Tears stream down her face as the labor intensifies. Never in her short life had she endured such pain. She reaches the point at which she doesn’t think it will ever […]
January 13, 2014
Behind the Smile
A gentle rain descends from a darkened sky as I lie awake in my bed. The steady sound of water, pattering on the window sill, should lull me to sleep, but I am troubled. While I am nestled warmly under the comfort of blankets, there are children somewhere tonight who have no bed. As they […]
January 10, 2014
The Stranger – Chapter One
The Stranger was the first novella I published on the Amazon Kindle store. It’s currently for sale at a whopping $.99. I’ve decided to post it here, on my blog, in it’s entirety, for free. I am passionate about writing posts that demonstrate the love and grace of Jesus and what He’s doing in my […]
