Hello, friends! It's that time of year! I wanted to take a few minutes to share this year's Christmas story, "Even in the Dark." I'm praying for those of you who are struggling in a dark season. God sees you and is with you! Merry Christmas and God bless you! https://youtu.be/zYRPzc2PX3k
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I Hear the Laughter
I've been "away" for so long. Not myself. Grief can do that. But today is a new day. A day of hope. A day not to dwell on loss but on eternal life that Jesus promised. It's been three years since my mom ran into her Savior's arms and experienced more joy than any of …
“A Lantern Shining in the Darkness” – a short story
After venturing out into the night with a battery-operated lantern and a prayer for discernment, a young man sees darkness like never before as God reveals so much more. Gage’s hands trembled as he adjusted his feathery angel wings and lifted the battery-operated lantern. Ever since he “sold out” to Christ during his last year …
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“The Call of Church Bells” – a short story
After turning his back on God, a man receives a warning to return to Him before it's too late. Ruger buckled himself into the passenger seat and laughed as his mom handed over a road atlas. She peered through her glasses. “What? I haven’t been to your aunt Mary’s for a long time.” “I know. …
“Waiting for Someone” – a short story
While traveling alone, a woman stops for the night at a hotel only to realize God has an important assignment waiting for her. Pam left her suitcase in the car and hurried into the hotel foyer, dodging the rain as thunder boomed and rattled the windows. Traveling alone made the long drive home from visiting …
Let No One Miss Out
I recently watched a worship video where the presence of God saturated the audience. I felt the same as I worshiped from home. Mostly, I had my eyes closed, but when I opened them, I noticed something. Many in the auditorium had arms outstretched and hands lifted high, crying out. Some with folded hands appeared …
There Will Be Dancing This Mother’s Day
I will not let Mother’s Day be consumed with sadness because you’re not here, Mom. Why should I? You were tired of the fight, tired of dealing with cancer, and looking forward to your heavenly home. “Either way, I win,” you said. “God will either heal me, and I can work for Him here, or …
At the Foot of the Cross Where My Heart Is Torn in Two
I wrote this post several years ago, but I try to share it every year at this time. Thank You, Jesus. Thank You. I went to the foot of the cross during a prayer meeting at church a number of years ago. I knelt there, rested my hand on the wood, and bowed my head. …
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“Meeting Jesus Face-to-Face” – a short story
What if you had been a child while Jesus walked the earth, hearing of His miracles and His arrival in your hometown, wanting so desperately to see Him, only to overhear within the week that He'd been crucified? What if you heard, "He's alive!" three days later? Would you find a way to meet Him …
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“The Road Home” – a short story
When a truck driver stops at a diner on Good Friday and agrees to let a stranger ride along, the trip suddenly takes a miraculous turn toward the eye-opening truth about death. While sitting at the counter of his favorite diner, Otis gulped the last of his orange juice to wash down the scratchy turkey …
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