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What if…we used our pride for good?
Carol stood next to her friend Diana on the sidelines of their girls’ first gymnastic meet of the season. Both of their daughters struggled to maintain their footing. Diana stomped. “Tracey, get up. You can do better than that!” Carol glanced at her friend. Diana’s...
What if…we changed our perspective?
Amelia drummed her fingers on the stadium’s armrest. Her knees bounced as she waited for the synchronized swimmers to dazzle them. She had been looking forward to the show for months. Her mother placed a hand on Amelia’s knee. “Will you stop?” The fifteen year-old...
What if…we spring cleaned our hearts?
Angela stared at her messy closet. Mismatched shoes lay on the floor. Coats scrunched together like sardines. Books, papers, and boxes piled high on the top shelf caught her attention. She crossed her arms. Where to begin? She pulled a box down, but two others fell...
Guest blog – Rita Appel – “Do Not Worry”
I would like to introduce Rita Appel this week in my guest blog. Rita joined our writer's club (Women Writing for Christ - WWC) a few years ago and captured our hearts with her poems. I love her enthusiast spirit. It hasn't come easy for her. She's had many challenges...
What if…we took shelter under His wings?
The rain pelted the side of the tent, causing Frannie and Jade to huddle closer in the sleeping bag while Karen read their favorite Narnia story, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The weather had promised a beautiful sunny day, but the rain storm spoiled all their...
What if…we hungered after righteousness?
Tommy followed the path until it came to a fork in the road. Should he go left or right? He scratched his head. Which way was home? He’d been wandering for hours and knew his parents would be worried. He wanted to visit a friend on the other side of the vast park, so...
What if…we truly feared God?
Simone stood with her daughter gazing at Castle Mountain in Banff National Park. Its individual crowns shaped perfectly to form a castle-like structure. The clouds kissed the peaks and gave off a gothic feeling. Even though the summer heat caused Simone to wipe her...
Guest blog – Heather Joyes
Hi friends! I'm creating a new category within my site called "Guest Blogs" where I will feature different pieces by fellow writers from time to time. This week my good friend Heather Joyes has agreed to let me include one of her poems. I've known Heather for a number...