Home of Charity Bishop, Author & Storyteller.
Hadar and the Child: A Christmas Story
A young servant girl in Bethlehem helps a poor couple give birth in a stable and witnesses a moment of divine wonder that changes her forever.
Short Stories
Here you will find bite-sized fiction with rich themes—fairy tale retellings, Biblical imagination, historical snapshots, and timeless truths.
Read MoreHadar and the Child: A Christmas Story
A Christmas on Baker Street
On Christmas Eve, young Wiggins braves the London snow to help Sherlock Holmes solve a deadly case and discovers a warmth he never expected at 221B Baker Street.
Death and the Child
On the night of Christ’s birth, Death himself bears witness to the infant who will one day conquer him and change the fate of all mankind.
Out of the Tomb: A Resurrection Story Through Mary Magdalene’s Eyes
After the crucifixion, Mary Magdalene wrestles with grief, memory, and faith. As dawn breaks, she returns to the tomb to anoint Yeshua’s body only to find it empty. In this tender retelling of resurrection morning, “Out of the Tomb” captures the sorrow, wonder, and awe of the first witness to the risen Christ.
Brooms, Beasts, and Broken Spells: A Witch’s Tale
A darkly magical retelling of Beauty and the Beast, where a mad scientist’s castle hides secrets only a witch’s curse can reveal.
