Art, Creativity, Poetry3 Comments

If Only, If Only (From “Holes” by Louis Sachar)

Mercy McCulloch Hasselblad

This is the poem from “Holes,” by Louis Sachar. I LOVE this poem. So I found a second verse (not sure if it’s actually in the book or if another fan wrote it. Then I wrote the third verse. “If … Continue reading If Only, If Only (From “Holes” by Louis Sachar)

Devo, helping, People, Theology, writing4 Comments

Oh, that’s why we suck…

Mercy McCulloch Hasselblad

When I was a teenager, my youth group went door to door to pass out fliers for the upcoming VBS. I remember vividly one woman who, hesitating through her screen door, almost took the flier, but then asked where we were from. When we told her, she stopped. Her voice turned cold. “Oh, I wouldn’t come.” She said. “I go to (Insert small-town church name). You’re welcome to come to OUR VBS, though.” When did churches start competing with each other for members? When did it become about what church you go to instead of about all of us serving … Continue reading Oh, that’s why we suck…

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One-Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

Mercy McCulloch Hasselblad

Serves 2 hungry people, or a mildly-hungry small family 4 medium potatoes 2-3 tomatoes 1 large onion 2 green chilies (optional) cheese (optional) red chili powder black pepper salt oil for frying Cut up the potatoes into medium chunks and put them into a medium/large skillet. Cover with water. Boil for about 20 minutes. Drain. Put in enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan (while the potatoes are in it). Put it right back on the heat and keep the potatoes moving until they start frying nicely. Dice the rest of the vegetables and toss them in. Size … Continue reading One-Skillet Breakfast Potatoes

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One of the Best Books on Writing EVER

Mercy McCulloch Hasselblad

I don’t get a percentage of this or anything. I just thought of it the other day and thought it worthy of sharing to all the aspiring writers out there. Yeah, it’s for news writing, but I picked it up for $1 once when I was, like, 16, and it propelled my writing to entire new heights. 🙂 Good writing is good writing, regardless of if it’s for news or a fiction book. I especially remember their section on descriptions. And, of course, if you want to get your writing start in journalism, this is perfect for you. Continue reading One of the Best Books on Writing EVER

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Tired of Meaningless Phone Games? Try This One

Mercy McCulloch Hasselblad

DANA POINT, CA – Matt Hass, a professional programmer, is raising money to finish off a mobile RPG based in Biblical post-flood earth. Genesis! is a Minecraft-style, open-world, first-person RPG that boasts features that rival any popular secular game, including … Continue reading Tired of Meaningless Phone Games? Try This One

charity, Creativity, Design, Devo, helping, India, mindless charity, Orphan Stories, orphans, Prose, Theology2 Comments

Little Drops

Mercy McCulloch Hasselblad

Sometimes I feel so small. Like nothing we could ever do could make any difference. Like we’re just a tiny little drop trying to change the color of the ocean. And even if we make the biggest splash possible for a little drop, not much actually changes. But my heart was lifted today. We met a bunch of other little drops the same color as us, all marching along valiantly. We’re not alone. And even if we only change the color of a handful of drops, those drops will go out and keep up the fight, even after the original … Continue reading Little Drops