Judgment Day
His hands were shaking so badly that John could hardly take a sip of water. He loosened his tie, hoping it would relieve the pressure building in his neck and chest. It was his turn at the podium, and he knew he had to bring his A-game. John was campaigning to be chairman of a state political party—something he had dreamed of since graduating from college with a degree in political science. He had been involved with the party and running campaigns for the past eleven years, so he knew he was qualified. But his challenger, Brian, liked to intimidate his competitors.
Brian was six foot three and over 230 pounds, so he was physically imposing. Brian was also skilled at verbal intimidation, so John was not surprised when verbal punches were thrown at him. Brian had held several elected offices in the past and was well-known for smearing the opposition as a campaign tactic.
“I want to thank each and every one of you for allowing me to pursue my dream of becoming your party chairman,” John started after pushing aside his fear.
“You just heard from the opposing candidate. He gave you a laundry list of reasons why you should not vote for me—and very few reasons why you should vote for him. I am going to approach this from a different angle. I am going to tell you why I am the best candidate to run this party without ever mentioning another name.”
John felt a boost in confidence as he noticed some murmurs and nods from the audience. He cleared his throat, pushed up his glasses, and stood up tall to accentuate all six feet of his frame before continuing. “Let me start by saying that, first and foremost, I want to bring trust, transparency, and ethics back to this party…”
Hope Refreshed Description:
Bible parables and stories get new life in Hope Refreshed, as they are retold in a modern setting. Universities, restaurants and football stadiums are just some of the backdrops for these relatable stories that are as suspenseful as they are inspirational. Each captivating short story contains character confrontations, plot twists and thought provoking moments that will entertain and inspire all readers.
In “Judgment Day,” political party leader John confronts a major decision when he must choose between what his fiancée says is right and what his political allies need him to do.
In “The Good Sport,” angry football fans gravely hurt Kyle, and when even his friends aren’t there for him, he begins to wonder if anyone will help.
In “One in a Hundred,” public school teacher Natalie introduces religion to a grieving student and is shocked at how poorly her good intentions are received.
In “The Bad Cop,” alcoholic Officer Gomez suspects a respected religion professor of a crime, but will his own checkered past hinder him from doing his job?
In “Debt Forgiveness,” Zack is a savvy, financial guru that will stop at nothing to prove a childhood bully wrong.
In “The Happy Dishwasher” Alex abruptly leaves the family restaurant business on bad terms and wonders if his father will ever forgive him.
