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  On An Easter Morning by Barbara V. Theresa and Scott were already in the ranch buggy waiting for Murdoch and Johnny to join them. “I wish they would hurry up. We’re going to be late.” “We have plenty of time for you and Annie to show off your new Easter fashions, before you scope out the young men.” “Scott Lancer. What a mean thing to say. It’s not our fault that men are drawn to beautiful young ladies.” Scott laughed and reached to kiss Teresa on her forehead. “I’m just joking. You are always beautiful.” Teresa was once again her happy self. Murdoch exited the house and turned expecting to see Johnny on Barranca ready to head to town for church. He looked toward the hill and saw the big palomino grazing and Johnny sitting alone. He knew then Johnny would not be joining them for Easter services. He walked toward the buggy to greet his other two ‘children.’ “Murdoch, where’s Johnny?” Teresa was growing impatient and Scott was growing concerned. “Scott, you take Teresa on ahea...

  Luke 10:37 by Buckskin . Mercy- Go and do likewise Easter Challenge. A special thanks to Sandy . Word count: 4,705 “Go and do likewise.” Pastor Daniel Ross was in trouble. He was late in his travels and had taken the wrong trail after losing his way in the dark the night before. He shrugged as he looked around him, now in the bright, unyielding light of day. The heat ripples distorted his sight as they reflected off the ground. There was nothing but desert: nothing but sand and rock. And the blazing sun that was baking him dry.   As he squinted in the morning sun, the words of warning slammed into his brain.  Don’t go out there alone, Pastor Ross!   That was nonsense; he wasn’t alone. Apparently, the sheriff in Las Cruces wasn’t a man of faith, otherwise, he would have known that one is never alone. Pastor Ross smiled at the sheriff’s words, quickly assuring him he was in good company. Then, he rented the buggy, loaded his things while asking directions t...