Introduction to the What’s Done for Christ Story Adaptation Hello, I’m Fred Passmore. In this collection of stories adapted from my Christian stage plays, I’m pleased to share What’s Done for Christ, a tender, short work that began its life as an intimate stage piece and now finds new life in prose. While many stories in popular culture portray… Read more »
Introduction to the Stormy Night, Holy Night Story Adaptation Hello, I’m Fred Passmore. It is a privilege to include this novel adaptation of my stage play Stormy Night, Holy Night in this collection of stories drawn from my Christian dramas. What began as a powerful live performance—often touching audiences deeply during Christmas seasons—has been lovingly expanded into prose so readers… Read more »
Introduction to The Christmas Family Story Adaptation Hello, I’m Fred Passmore. As someone who has spent years writing stories that celebrate the wonder of Christmas and the transforming power of God’s love, I’m delighted to share this novel adaptation of my stage play The Christmas Family in this collection. What began as a heartwarming drama performed in churches and community… Read more »
Introduction to the Christmas Leads Us Home Story Adaptation Hello, I’m Fred Passmore. As a writer who loves crafting stories that point hearts toward the hope we have in Christ, I’m thrilled to share this novella adaptation of my stage play Christmas Leads Us Home in this collection. What began as a heartfelt drama performed in churches and community theaters… Read more »
Introduction to Redemption in the Wings Hello, I’m Fred Passmore. It brings me great joy to include this novel adaptation of my stage play Redemption in the Wings in this collection of stories drawn from years of writing for the stage. What started as a live drama performed in churches, shelters, and community halls has now been expanded into prose… Read more »
“Mrs. Jolly’s Christmas Guest” by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2025 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: An elderly retired schoolteacher is expecting her son and his family to arrive soon for Christmas Eve dinner. When a lonely neighbor lady drops in unexpectedly, Mrs. Jolly hurriedly sends her away. But when the family arrives, things don’t go as hoped, and Mrs. Jolly is taught… Read more »
“War Of The Wills” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright Sheep Laughs Publications 2007-2017 Synopsis: A reporter and her cameraman cover a breakout of violence around a church. As they interview various refugees from the war zone, they find out that it is a church war. A titanic battle of the wills is being waged between members who disagree on trivial details…. Read more »
“What’s Done For Christ” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2004-2018 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: An elderly lady is admitted to a nursing home. Her fruitful days of puppet ministry are coming to a close, which makes her sad…. but she is comforted as she comes to understand that a life lived for The Lord never ends, and neither does the good that… Read more »
“The Telltale Talent” Written by Frederick Passmore Copyright 2003 Sheep Laughs Publications Synopsis: A fellow, asked to direct a church play, declines due to a lack of faith in his ability. Later, while napping, an angel visits him in a vision and takes him to the Graveyard of Buried Talents. There he is confronted not only with the reality of… Read more »
Steven Knight made this film, adapted from my skit script “Assignment: Witness!” for his church hunting fellowship. Excellent work! I love seeing films people make of my material, and this is the most ambitious so far. Steven had this to say about the making of the film: Our church made a movie for our annual Wild Game Supper, so we… Read more »