Category Archives: Tales of Walker

Walker Tale #14 Back to Cold River

Posted on September 17, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

The Grey Wolf’s army blocked the front and back gates of the town of Cold River. “General, should we surround the town?” “No need, Major. There is no other way in. Send the word we attack just before dawn.” *** … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #13 Sophia’s Story

Posted on September 10, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

“Sophia!” said Walker. “Why aren’t you coming?” “Oh Walker,” she said, “I have to keep going. I never told you –because, by the way, you never asked– that I have a mission from the King.” This is how Sophia’s journey … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #12 An Unexpected Turn

Posted on September 3, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

It was late and the sacred fire was just a glow among the coals. People in the group bent over the fire with their open ember box in hand and swept a coal into it before putting it in their … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale # 11 Grandpa Tells a Story

Posted on August 30, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Walker helped the other older children collect the dishes and wash them up with heated water on the campfire. They left them upside down on a board to dry. Sophia played a game of hide and seek with the other … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #10 Water in a Weary Land

Posted on August 24, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Walker and Sophia were out of water. They sat in the trail in the dusk and they were thirsty. Walker realized his mind was saying over and over, “…where the living waters run.” Wearily he recited the whole riddle: “Seek … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #9 The Long Trail Down

Posted on August 15, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

As soon as Walker and Sophia entered the narrow rocky trail they knew they were in trouble. The path went steeply down. Huge boulders in the way forced them to go around. Loose stones from the cliff littered the path … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #8 Trial

Posted on July 30, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

When Walker and Sophia woke the next morning, they found Wiley had already left, taking a portion of the bread and cheese for his journey. They finished off the bread and cheese and tidied up. They each took time to … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #7 Counterfeit

Posted on July 23, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

While Walker cut bread and cheese for supper and Sophia spent her free time sketching, Wiley saw his chance and reached into Walker’s haversack. Sophia caught his movement behind her in the mirror and turned quickly with a shout, “Hey! … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #6 The Companions Take Shelter from a Storm

Posted on July 10, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

Late that afternoon as Walker and his two companions, Sophia and Wiley, continued on the King’s highway, the sky grew dark and thunder growled in the distance. Sophia watched anxiously along the road for traveler shelters and found one just … Continue reading →

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Walker Tale #5 Walker Meets Two Travelers

Posted on June 27, 2023 by lettersfromheartscontent

When Walker woke on the second day of his unexpected journey, he remembered the counsel of the shepherd, “Read from the King’s letter every morning.” Since it was the King’s letter that had given him a new life and had … Continue reading →

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