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By Ross Boone

Thoughts and stories from the blog: RawSpoon.com and the app Creature Habits App
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The Modern Battlefield is the Mind

Raw SpoonJan 31, 2024

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The Modern Battlefield is the Mind

The Modern Battlefield is the Mind

A story that illustrates how the battlefields in the mind could be spiritual forces with intelligence and personality working against us.

Jan 31, 202405:40
How To Measure Your Faith

How To Measure Your Faith

A pastor realizes where he's going to take his sermon, as soon as old Miss Margaret hobbles into the back row.

Jan 29, 202403:51
One Non-Senile Moment/Your Love is Not In Vain

One Non-Senile Moment/Your Love is Not In Vain

If the love you worked so hard to give is not appreciated, just know that your love is seen by someone, and is NOT IN VAIN.

Jan 28, 202405:18
You Do Love Notes but No Laundry

You Do Love Notes but No Laundry

A little domestic disturbance as an anecdote teaching us the problem with worship on Sunday leading to careless sin when we get home.

Jan 26, 202403:28
It Feels Like Losing Everything

It Feels Like Losing Everything

Short story about a young man gaining hope from seeing the desperate need his great grandfather was in at one point.

Jan 24, 202402:29
Spells and the Bible

Spells and the Bible

Do we actually fear the words of spells more than we invoke the power of the words in the Bible?

Dec 06, 202305:30
Addiction and Righteousness

Addiction and Righteousness

How another overdose brought a family to a breakthrough in humility and vulnerability.

Dec 06, 202314:51
As You Judge Others

As You Judge Others

A man is threatening to leave his wife for not keeping up, until he realizes he has done the same at work. Be careful how you judge others, for you may be judged with the same words.

Nov 30, 202308:49
A King that Rides Donkeys

A King that Rides Donkeys

A first person take on Jesus entering Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

Nov 29, 202311:13
We Do Have Enemies

We Do Have Enemies

The psalms call God to seek revenge on our enemies, but maybe our enemies aren't the flesh and blood we think they are.

Nov 22, 202304:45
Tension Tells us Something is Wrong

Tension Tells us Something is Wrong

A pastor who doesn't listen to people is confronted with some truths he was never aware of before.

Nov 16, 202309:44
Brokenhearted Teachers

Brokenhearted Teachers

The brokenhearted have something to teach as well...

Nov 15, 202301:22
A New Vision of Me

A New Vision of Me

A man is taught by his Down's Syndrome brother, what their mother really had in mind for them to be.

Nov 13, 202302:45
Superhero Lesbian in a Cafeteria Shooting

Superhero Lesbian in a Cafeteria Shooting

The story of a young woman who's superhuman strength came from not allowing any sin into her life.

Nov 10, 202322:10
Momma's Eyes

Momma's Eyes

A story of a devoted country singer marries a loose woman who doesn't seem right for him by anyone. But some hidden motivation is driving him to do it.

Nov 09, 202312:31
He is Building a House in You

He is Building a House in You

Antonio asks God why life and ministry is so hard. God's response gives him hope.

Nov 07, 202305:45
Stepping Out of a Good Story

Stepping Out of a Good Story

What if trying a little harder, for a little longer, would have made your life into the epic we all hope for?

Nov 01, 202305:11
Offer Every Curse as a Gift

Offer Every Curse as a Gift

A woman, bitter from her husband leaving to raise a handicapped child on her own, learns to offer her anger to God.

Nov 01, 202303:09
Investing in Heaven

Investing in Heaven

Looking at what makes a Christian different than just a good person.

Nov 01, 202303:17
What Really is Holiness

What Really is Holiness

A story using a futuristic setting to demonstrate the meaning of "Holiness."

Nov 01, 202309:12
The Power of a New Story

The Power of a New Story

A young girl from the hood, gets a glimpse of a better life from a girl who got out.

Oct 30, 202308:25
POEM: Send a Burden

POEM: Send a Burden

A poem about deserving less, but being given so much.

Oct 28, 202301:22
Walk Me Through My Fear

Walk Me Through My Fear

A father gives his young daughter skills to tackle any fear, and it leads to far more than just no more fear.

Oct 27, 202305:40
Each Little Fix Makes us Run a Little Smoother

Each Little Fix Makes us Run a Little Smoother

A man on the verge of suicide meets his father in a dream.

Oct 25, 202304:16
His Goal For Us Is Not to Stop Sinning

His Goal For Us Is Not to Stop Sinning

How to convince a young man who is headed for trouble to turn his life around?

Oct 23, 202303:30
A Multitude Behind You

A Multitude Behind You

Story of a man about to propose, but feeling all alone.

Oct 21, 202303:60
The Agent and The Domain

The Agent and The Domain

A story about a secret government that gives instructions via machines they have built.

Jul 12, 202307:32
STORY (Advent): (faith) Joseph

STORY (Advent): (faith) Joseph

This art and story chronicles what Joseph might have felt when Mary told him she was pregnant, not with his child. It is to describe the second week in Advent, which represents faith. Look for the other symbols in this art, of Abraham and Isaac, along with other situations symbolizing faith.

Dec 21, 202106:40
STORY (Advent): Zechariah

STORY (Advent): Zechariah

This story are about the first candle of advent: Hope, and the prophets that exhibited such hope.

Dec 21, 202107:16
The Lord's Prayer

The Lord's Prayer

This meditation on The Lord's Prayer is meant to help us engage more deeply and understand it more.

Oct 16, 202102:02
STORY: Burn Away All That Cannot Be Redeemed

STORY: Burn Away All That Cannot Be Redeemed

A story of someone who is famous who is purified of everything that is not pure. Blog at: https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-burn-away-all-that-cannot-be-redeemed

Sep 24, 202105:38
STORY: Hope for Sunflowers

STORY: Hope for Sunflowers

A little girl hopes in the miracle of life to comfort her mother with a single sunflower. https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-hope-for-sunflowers 

Sep 21, 202104:39
STORY: Scarcity Veils Our Spiritual health

STORY: Scarcity Veils Our Spiritual health

Visit https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-scarcity-veils-spiritual-health for the art, story, and animation.

Even though Akemi worked towards wealth his entire life, when he retires, he realizes he is very poor.

Aug 08, 202103:42
STORY: Two Directions in Life

STORY: Two Directions in Life

What direction are your daily habits aiming you to become some day? https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-choices-of-a-rotten-old-person

Jul 18, 202103:01
More Control of Your Mind than You Think

More Control of Your Mind than You Think

This art and story is meant to remind us of the power we have in our mind to control our attitude and our mood. In Philippians, Paul exhorts us to choose to focus on good things. This should be a spiritual discipline, like any other. See at https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-more-control-of-your-mind-than-you-think

Jul 07, 202102:41
Won't Find Jesus until Heaven

Won't Find Jesus until Heaven

Maybe there are many ways to find Jesus, ones we have no idea are led by him. https://www.rawspoon.com/post/not-find-jesus-until-heaven

Feb 03, 202102:41
Homeless Interview: Ricky Armstrong

Homeless Interview: Ricky Armstrong

Ricky and I shared dinner at Landmark Diner on Christmas eve, 2020.

Dec 25, 202013:35
Padre Pedro's Garden

Padre Pedro's Garden

God's love is the type that longs to have anyone who wants it, but has a passionate desire to see that person become their best self, even if that takes pruning.

https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-padre-pedro-s-garden

Oct 28, 202006:55
Kintsugi in The News Room

Kintsugi in The News Room

Kintsugi is the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold or silver. It takes the cracks of a vessel and turns them into places of beauty. This is what Henry Price, founder of the online newspaper, Whole History Daily does with this world, and with his very flawed employees. Find blog at https://www.rawspoon.com/blog and animation at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7I-rwiOEJA

Oct 16, 202010:22
STORY: He Sinks our Boats

STORY: He Sinks our Boats

This is a story to describe why sometimes God takes everything away from us. Story can be found here:  https://www.rawspoon.com/post/story-he-sinks-our-boats

Jul 18, 202006:37
STORY: Fight for Mommy

STORY: Fight for Mommy

This is a story about the death of a child and forgetting to live the type of love that has to fight for its life to survive. This is the type of love they say our God has for us. He fights foes to rescue our hearts again.

Jun 16, 202017:49
Young Legends interview of Raw Spoon

Young Legends interview of Raw Spoon

In this interview Kaption Red and I talk about finding your mission. 

Apr 18, 202047:50
STORY: Don't Want to Blink (a story for Christmas)

STORY: Don't Want to Blink (a story for Christmas)

A story of a crippled soldier to show the meaning of Christmas

Dec 09, 201916:25
STORY: Ghosts Mean God is Real

STORY: Ghosts Mean God is Real

A story about finding God again, through being haunted by ghosts. See blog for the hidden image in the words.

Oct 29, 201902:56
STORY: Oaks of Righteousness

STORY: Oaks of Righteousness

Cole's grandpa caught Cole hiding behind a bush. "You aren't supposed to be up here, little man," He said sternly.

"Why do you leave before anyone wakes up?" Cole's voice wavered. "Where are you going?

His grandpa took a slow, discerning breath, then said,"Alright, come on."

Isaiah 61:3

May 20, 201902:56
I Think I Want My Friends to Judge Me

I Think I Want My Friends to Judge Me

The benefits of judging and being judged.

Matthew 7:1-5

May 17, 201902:01
STORY: A New Vision of Me

STORY: A New Vision of Me

Story about a man looking for a new vision of himself, and finding it in his Down's Syndrome brother.

Tad, age 25 yelled at his 35 year old brother, "You need help tying your shoes again?!" Tad looked impatiently at his watch, crouched and snatched Brett's laces from him. "We're late for church, dude."...

May 16, 201902:45
Homeless interview: Heirum

Homeless interview: Heirum

Heirum was sitting outside of Barnes and Noble, next to his prosthetic leg. He told me about his time on "Cocaine Lane" in Atlanta, before we got kicked off of the property.


Matthew 25:35, Matthew 25:40

Mar 15, 201902:55
Homeless Interview: Robert with Giving Keys

Homeless Interview: Robert with Giving Keys

Interview of a man who used to be homeless but now works for Giving Keys. He is known as the sage in the office. 

Matthew 25:35, Matthew 25:40

Mar 15, 201920:02
Homeless Interview: William Jeff Reese

Homeless Interview: William Jeff Reese

I met William on Ponce DeLeon in Atlanta. He is from Cabbagetown and here is my interview of him. 

Luke 14:13, Deuteronomy 15:11, Proverbs 19:17

Mar 13, 201907:04