It had never entered Richard’s mind that his son was not his own blood. As he watched Aiden wake from the coma, Richard felt such gratefulness that their prayers had been answered. He was still seriously shaken to discover that the child he loved dearly was not his biological son, as he had thought. His... Continue Reading →
Surviving in the Wilderness: Making the Impossible Happen
Daily writing promptIf there were a biography about you, what would the title be?View all responses If someone were to write a biography about me, they would focus on all that I have survived that seemed impossible at the time the events were occurring. Each chapter would tell a story of persistence, determination, and, above... Continue Reading →
Some Things Are Better Left Unknown: Fandango Story Starter
Why shouldn’t they help themselves, after the way they’d been treated? Alex didn’t think it was a good idea for Cathy and him to take what they wanted, just because it was handy, and it seemed no one was around to stop them. It wouldn’t be helpful in maintaining some semblance of a relationship with... Continue Reading →
Let A Book Take You Away From It All: Wordless Wednesday
Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, Georgia For Wordless Wednesday from Eugi at Poesy Perspectives. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express written permission from the author and/or owner of this blog is strictly prohibited.
Reading a Book Brings the Joy and Sense of Freedom from the Cares of the Word That Play Does
Daily writing promptDo you play in your daily life? What says “playtime” to you?View all responses Give me a good murder mystery, preferably located in an English village, and I am as joyful as anyone playing outside on their bikes or jogging. When I am encased in a good story with characters I have come... Continue Reading →
When I Need Help, I Will Ask! Fandango Story Starter
The older she got, the less sure she was about anything. Her children kept telling her she was wrong about nearly everything, from how she cooked a roast or grilled chicken to the Christmas tree ornaments she wanted to place on the tree. She was tired of the constant surveillance of her activities, just because... Continue Reading →
We Need a New Social Movement
Daily writing promptWhat major historical events do you remember?View all responses For someone black and female during the era of social movements, such as the Civil Rights Movement, the Gay and Lesbian Movement, and the Women's Movement, my life was appreciably better than my mother's generation. I graduated from high school in 1969, and not... Continue Reading →
Reading in the Quiet of Nature: Wordless Wedneday
Gibbs Gardens, Ball Ground, GA, October 10, 2025 Posted for Wordless Wednesday from Poesy Perspectives. Copyright ©All posts on my blog, Help From Heaven, are my intellectual property protected by copyright. Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express written permission from the author and/or owner of this blog is strictly prohibited.
How Do You Write a Book on Survival Without Seeming Special to God?
Daily writing promptWhat have you been putting off doing? Why?View all responses Just yesterday, as I once again spoke of some of the worst moments of my life when I knew that the Lord God was with me, someone suggested I needed to write a book about my life. I have been told the same... Continue Reading →
A Good Book Will Ruin a Good Night’s Sleep
Needless to say, I suffer many a night without ample sleep because I can't rest until I know the end of the story or the culprit. With bookshelves full of hardbacks and a Kindle with over a hundred books, I will be missing a lot of sleep. I have learned not to start a Daniel... Continue Reading →
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