The Story of Glops
These Biblical stories are told in a child-friendly way through the eyes of glops, shape-shifting creatures who blend into their surroundings. Glops pique interest and curiosity of young readers by voicing concerns and feelings invoked by the storylines. The true journey of salvation instituted by God and executed by the people God chose is told clearly but thoroughly. Wonderful photos and illustrations add to the overall appeal of the stories.
In the early days of the world’s creation, God made the animals, and also little creatures known as ‘glops.’ Glops were imaginary and practically invisible. At first, glops lived in the Garden of Eden. As the world changed, so did the glops. They learned to overcome prejudices and fears.
Going anywhere was hard for glops, because they slowly oozed to move. Then, they heard that they had to get to Noah’s Ark before the Great Flood.
Some glops wanted to stay put. Others wanted Noah to come get them. A few glops were willing to do whatever it would take to get to the Ark in time. Would they make it?
Read The Story of Glops to find out what happened.
Many have asked how the idea of the glops came about. Elayne’s older sister needed help with a college assignment. Elayne, 14 years old at the time, helped her sister by quickly writing a short story about a funny, inquisitive little creature.
About twenty-five years later, Elayne’s mother, Betty, was looking in some files and found the short story. Betty had an idea, but what would Elayne think? That is when Elayne and Betty expanded the story and published it.
Going anywhere was hard for glops, because they slowly oozed to move. Then, they heard that they had to get to Noah’s Ark before the Great Flood.
Some glops wanted to stay put. Others wanted Noah to come get them. A few glops were willing to do whatever it would take to get to the Ark in time. Would they make it?
Read The Story of Glops to find out what happened.
Many have asked how the idea of the glops came about. Elayne’s older sister needed help with a college assignment. Elayne, 14 years old at the time, helped her sister by quickly writing a short story about a funny, inquisitive little creature.
About twenty-five years later, Elayne’s mother, Betty, was looking in some files and found the short story. Betty had an idea, but what would Elayne think? That is when Elayne and Betty expanded the story and published it.
The Story of Glops continues as people, animals, and creatures spread over the world, far and wide. Glops were imaginary and practically invisible. They slowly oozed to move. They managed to witness and take part in events of long, long ago.
They saw men building a tower to reach God’s home in heaven. What must it have been like to see the Tower of Babel reach into the clouds? Some glops tried to stop the men. What could the little glops do?
Glops were with Abraham and Sarah for many years. What must it have been like to hear God talk to his friend Abraham? God promised to give Abraham a son. After many years, Isaac was born. Abraham’s joy was turned to grief when Isaac’s life was in danger. The glops tried to protect Isaac. Did they succeed?
Read The Story of Glops to learn what the glops experienced with God’s people.
They saw men building a tower to reach God’s home in heaven. What must it have been like to see the Tower of Babel reach into the clouds? Some glops tried to stop the men. What could the little glops do?
Glops were with Abraham and Sarah for many years. What must it have been like to hear God talk to his friend Abraham? God promised to give Abraham a son. After many years, Isaac was born. Abraham’s joy was turned to grief when Isaac’s life was in danger. The glops tried to protect Isaac. Did they succeed?
Read The Story of Glops to learn what the glops experienced with God’s people.
Imaginary glops witnessed true events from the Bible.
Isaac and Rebekah had twin boys who were very different from each other. The twins were Esau and Jacob. The glops knew that one would cheat his brother. One twin had to run away from the other. Some glops went with him.
One twin had dreams about angels. Some glops heard God talk to the twin in the dreams.
One twin wanted to marry a beautiful girl. Some glops knew the girl’s father was sly and not to be trusted. The twin worked fourteen years for the girl’s father, so that he could marry the girl he loved.
Glops slowly oozed to move. They relied on friendly animals to help them go places. They especially liked the Jacob sheep.
Isaac and Rebekah had twin boys who were very different from each other. The twins were Esau and Jacob. The glops knew that one would cheat his brother. One twin had to run away from the other. Some glops went with him.
One twin had dreams about angels. Some glops heard God talk to the twin in the dreams.
One twin wanted to marry a beautiful girl. Some glops knew the girl’s father was sly and not to be trusted. The twin worked fourteen years for the girl’s father, so that he could marry the girl he loved.
Glops slowly oozed to move. They relied on friendly animals to help them go places. They especially liked the Jacob sheep.
Have you wished that you lived in Bible times? Have you wanted to see how God’s people lived? The imaginary glops were there. They saw and heard everything.
Joseph was happy and full of energy. The glops loved Joseph. His father loved him best of all his twelve sons.
Their father gave Joseph an expensive gift. His brothers were mad. Joseph had dreams that he would be greater than them. His brothers hated him. They decided to get rid of Joseph forever.
The glops were very afraid for Joseph. They wanted to help him and comfort him.
Find out what happened. Did Joseph’s dreams come true? Did God have special plans for Joseph? Read The Story of Glops to find out.
Joseph was happy and full of energy. The glops loved Joseph. His father loved him best of all his twelve sons.
Their father gave Joseph an expensive gift. His brothers were mad. Joseph had dreams that he would be greater than them. His brothers hated him. They decided to get rid of Joseph forever.
The glops were very afraid for Joseph. They wanted to help him and comfort him.
Find out what happened. Did Joseph’s dreams come true? Did God have special plans for Joseph? Read The Story of Glops to find out.
Many years after Joseph’s death, Egyptians had forgotten him. They made slaves of the Israelites. Pharaoh ordered the death of Israelite baby boys. The imaginary glops helped hide and comfort the babies. The Story of Glops tells how baby Moses survived.
Some glops were with Moses all his life. Some glops were with Moses when he fled Egypt, lived in the wilderness, and when he met God on a mountain.
Moses and his brother, Aaron, told Pharaoh that the LORD said, “Let My people go.” Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites leave Egypt. God proved that He was the One True God. The Israelites were freed.
They went into the wilderness. Pharaoh changed his mind. Pharaoh took an army with horse-drawn chariots to get the slaves back.
Did the Israelites return to Egypt as slaves? Did they die in the wilderness? Did God save His people? Find out what happened. Find out how Moses became a great follower of God and leader of His people.
Some glops were with Moses all his life. Some glops were with Moses when he fled Egypt, lived in the wilderness, and when he met God on a mountain.
Moses and his brother, Aaron, told Pharaoh that the LORD said, “Let My people go.” Pharaoh refused to let the Israelites leave Egypt. God proved that He was the One True God. The Israelites were freed.
They went into the wilderness. Pharaoh changed his mind. Pharaoh took an army with horse-drawn chariots to get the slaves back.
Did the Israelites return to Egypt as slaves? Did they die in the wilderness? Did God save His people? Find out what happened. Find out how Moses became a great follower of God and leader of His people.
How can I get rid of these people before they start a war? King Balak asked himself. He was thinking about the Israelites. Balak hired the prophet, Balaam, to put a curse on the immigrants. Balaam could hardly wait to show off his skills.
Balaam, his friendly donkey, and some playful glops traveled to see the king. Amazing events took place during and after their trip. Read this story to find out how God stepped in to make Balaam do what God wanted.
This is a short story in The Story of Glops series.
Balaam, his friendly donkey, and some playful glops traveled to see the king. Amazing events took place during and after their trip. Read this story to find out how God stepped in to make Balaam do what God wanted.
This is a short story in The Story of Glops series.
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