What is The Story?

THE STORY!!!!!

Hello followers of Short Stuff, 
I hope everyone has had a great week so far! My week is going good. I want to share with you a little bit about what The Story is. Now this past week Lutheran Church of Hope in West Des Moine, Johnston-Grimes, downtown Des Moine and Ankeny have started a series on The Story.

The Story is the Holy Bible. It is ONLY portions of the Holy Bible though.  Some of you may want to know more. Well thats why I am writing this blog so I can share my knowledge of what I know about The Story. So first off, why should we read The Story? I believe that this is a tool that helps me understand the Word more in depth and helps me get connected to God in a new way. It really is a good book. I am only in the second chapter, but I am enjoying it so far. 

For me its a lot easier to understand. I encourage anyone who is willing to read this book to purchase the book. The Story is portions of the Bible made into a complete book. It is exact words from the NIV bible. The Story offers churches an amazing church wide experience. They have The Story in adult version and youth version which means for teens and children version so you can read it to your little children as well. 

What I like about The Story is its not just a book for adults its a book that EVERYONE can read. This is a really good book and I encourage you to read The Story and dive into the Holy Word of God! Check The Story out! If you would like to purchase The Story go to www.thestory.com

The Story for Little Ones!

The Story for Children

The Story for teens!

The Story for Adults

What has Short Stuff been up too?

Hello everyone! First off I want to apologize because I thought this posted when I wrote it the first time! I guess not :( Never fear Short Stuff is here! Anyways this past week has been good last Tuesday I had school! Which was a lot of fun!
 On Tuesday I learned about the twin towers and the tradgic event that took place on that day. If you don't know we had two planes crash into the world trade center and both towers didn't make it. Tons of people died that day. I also did current events and I wrote in my thankful journal on what I was thankful for that day.
I also had tech class that week. I learned about technology and the difference between hardware and software. On Friday I again wrote in my thankful journal. I guess I should tell you I do that at the beginning of every school day.
I also did a current event for that day. I also got to read The Story. Now this is something I am excited to tell you about. At my church which is Lutheran Church of Hope Ankeny we are starting a new series which is based on The Story. Now your probable wondering just what is The Story? It's a book that is just a portion of the bible made into a book. They have kid versions of The Story and teen versions and adult versions. It's a good book and I don't know if you can get them at a bookstore but check it out maybe you can. Don't quote Short Stuff on that though. But if your ever in Ankeny I encourage you to come to Hope either in Ankeny or West Des Moine and purchase it. Dive into The Story!
On Friday Short Stuff also got to travel down to Pella to cheer on the PC Eagles and Des moine Christian! Eagles beat! On Saturday I drove back to Ankeny and hung around at the house did some homework :) so overall thats what's going on with Short Stuff! Again sorry I thought this posted when I first wrote it. :( Short Stuff hopes you have a blessed week! Remember God loves you!!
Blessings
Short Stuff!!!

Whats been happening this week with Short Stuff?

Hello everyone!
Short Stuff is going to share with you a little bit whats been happening this week.
First of all Short Stuff has been pretty busy. Short Stuffs mom had surgery on Tuesday. She had a thumb surgery and Short Stuff was honored to be with her that day of the surgery. Her mom is now at home recuperating from surgery. She is doing pretty good. Right now Short Stuff is playing the role of a nurse. Being her moms right hand and helping her mom out is what Short Stuff loves to do. As her mom is unable to do somethings. Along with being at school in a different part of town Short Stuff checks in every once in a while just to see how her mom is doing.
 Along with that Wednesday Short Stuff left for school that morning and then went back home to be with her mom as her mom was in a lot of pain. Short Stuff made her mom feel comfortable and gave her everything she needed. I guess you could say Short Stuff also is a personal body guard to her mom. To just make sure no one messes with her or bumps her arm on accident.
 But then Short Stuff stayed home that night and also attended her youth groups kickoff. Which was a lot of fun. Short Stuff is so excited to see what God is going to do this year in her youth group. Along with that Short Stuff is very excited to be doing the Interlude at some of her youth group events.
Today Short Stuff had school and took a trip to West Des Moine with her sister.Short Stuff came home and got right down to work with school.
Friday Short Stuff will be going to school and then is going to head down to Pella for the night. Then Saturday she will be hanging out at home and then working in her churches nursery. Short Stuff welcomes you to attending Saturday Services at Hope Ankeny at the station which starts at 5:00 pm. The address for that is 1924 SW 3rd Street Ankeny.  We also have Sunday services that are held at Prairie Ridge Middle School in Ankeny. The address is 1010 NW Prairie Ridge Drive, Ankeny. The Sunday Service times are 9:15 and 11:00. So if your in Ankeny stop by this weekend and join us for worship. Hope Ankeny would love to have you!
So that ends this week of Short Stuffs blog!
Hope you enjoyed reading it
Blessings to all reading!
Short Stuff