Promises Kept

Promises Kept

May 21, 2019

The granddaughters had walked their baby dolls in the stroller, put together some puzzles, played catch with the giant ball, cooked dinner in their miniature kitchen, and scanned groceries into their cash register. Nona (me) was exhausted. The girls showed no signs of...
Families Aren’t Like That Anymore

Families Aren’t Like That Anymore

Apr 17, 2019

“Families aren’t like that anymore.” I’ve heard this comment repeatedly from my critique groups and beta readers of Sparkles from Silence as Debbie and her family pull together as a team. I understand what they mean, and their comment saddens...
Frozen in Fear

Frozen in Fear

Feb 12, 2019

Have you ever seen a mouse cornered by a cat? credit to  http://www.flickr.com/jenniferbarnard Aug. 20, 2007 Not by a dog. Rover sniffs and snuffles, overjoyed that he’s closing in on the prey. With a dog there’s still hope to use lightning speed for an escape. But a...
I posted this a few years ago. Worth a repeat.

I posted this a few years ago. Worth a repeat.

Nov 13, 2018

SCENE 1 Imagine a lake — woods growing close to the shore, rolling hills in the background. The scene is filled with shades of blues and greens in water, earth, and sky. A sailboat skims the surface creating ripples in its wake. Far below, gentle currents flow...
Blood-Sprinkled Warrior

Blood-Sprinkled Warrior

Oct 23, 2018

I am a warrior bride, a princess warrior bride, sprinkled with the blood of Christ. Under my Father’s protection, Satan cannot destroy me. In fact, he fears me! I hesitated to type those bold, seemingly arrogant words, but “Bride,” “Soldier of Christ,” and “Child of...

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