Praia de Barre, Portugal, May 8, 2026 Early morning walking by the ocean, The sound of the waves churning. The colors of sand and sky flowing together Start the buzz of a strong yearning. I feel the strands of hurt disappear on the spot, As my mind strays from constant painful thoughts. My healing heart... Continue Reading →
Hebrews 11:3 By faith we understand that the worlds were framed by the word of God, so that the things which are seen were not made of things which are visible. Faith is not magic. It is a profound belief that there is an invisible realm, one that we can't touch or fully comprehend, but we know... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptHow did you meet your significant other?View all responses I started to believe that I was meant to be in the last chapter of this life alone. But I had not given up hope that somewhere in the universe there was a significant other for me, someone like me trying hard to find... Continue Reading →
Being diagnosed recently with Congestive Heart Failure means a lot of encounters with nurses in the Emergency Room, labs, and hospital floors. Yesterday, as I endured another scan, the nurse who uses ultrasound to find veins couldn't do so on me. She was so kind and empathetic because she knew her actions hurt me. I... Continue Reading →
When our church closed at the end of June, I was heartbroken. My husband and I had to find a new place to worship, preferably somewhere we could continue to do God’s work that we felt called to complete. We missed our former church family, but felt we had to go wherever God led us.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s a moment when you realized you were officially an adult?View all responses I knew I wasn't a kid anymore when I got my first job in a chicken processing plant. I was so excited to think that I was about to earn my own money. But on the first day, I wondered... Continue Reading →
It's good to be home from the hospital. It's extra awful to end up in the hospital because of your own stubbornness. I have resisted the fact that I am susceptible to congestive heart failure, although I have a genetic heart ailment. I have had three hospitalizations, counting this week, and I am finally convinced... Continue Reading →
Genesis 32:9-10 Then Jacob prayed, “O God of my grandfather Abraham, and God of my father, Isaac—O Lord, you told me, ‘Return to your own land and to your relatives.’ And you promised me, ‘I will treat you kindly.’ I am not worthy of all the unfailing love and faithfulness you have shown to me, your servant.... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhich is the best restaurant in your city?View all responses I haven't been to every restaurant in my town, but I can still tell you the best restaurant based on how long the car queue is, from breakfast to closing. Chick-Fil-A is packed to the gills, no matter what time you go. It's... Continue Reading →
Daily writing promptWhat’s a moment when a stranger completely restored your faith in people?View all responses We moved to our home seven years ago. It is in a semi-rural location, and the quiet was something I was not accustomed to, having always lived in urban settings. Even though we were told we didn't need to... Continue Reading →
Help from Heaven 