His Best Friend’s Woman

At first he thought that his mind was playing tricks but when she turned her head, he realized that it was Sharita. What was she doing there in Seattle? The last time they saw each other it was at Rashad's funeral which was five years ago. He had been struck down in an intersection by …

Continue reading His Best Friend’s Woman

The Hot Guy

She was standing beside the file cabinet when he walked in–the really hot guy.  He was with her manager, Magda.  For weeks she had seen around and wondered who he was.  She was about to find out because Magda beckoned her over. 42 Words This post was written using Sammi Cox’s weekend prompt word, Cabinet.

God’s Response When We Trust Him

“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him;I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble;I will deliver him and honor him. With long life I will satisfy him,And show him My salvation” (Psalm 91:14, 15, …

Continue reading God’s Response When We Trust Him

Temptation Averted

It was the morning of the wedding. Elodie thought it would be a good idea to go for a morning swim. There were very few people there. She removed her tee shirt and skirt. After putting sunscreen on her skin, she sat down on her beach towel for about half-hour and then, she got up. …

Continue reading Temptation Averted

Ruth Has Dinner with Anatole

Ruth was standing outside of Anatole's mansion. He had invited her there for a gourmet dinner which he himself had prepared. "It's the least I can do to make up for canceling our dinner date," he told her after the cooking class was finished and the rest of the students had left. "You really don't …

Continue reading Ruth Has Dinner with Anatole

Wisdom for Wednesday

Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever - Psalm 107:1, NJKV In Psalm 107:1-9, the psalmist explains why God deserves our thanksgiving. He redeemed His people from the hand of their enemy When, after wandering in the wilderness and finding no city to dwell in, hungry and thirsty, the people cried out to the …

Continue reading Wisdom for Wednesday

Aishwarya Sets the Rules

Sage leaned against the column, arms folded, thinking about what happened between Elodie and him on the beach that morning. He hadn't meant to overstep the boundaries but he couldn't fight his feelings. She looked so sexy when he was taking her photo, that he lost his head. If Merida hadn't called, Elodie and he …

Continue reading Aishwarya Sets the Rules

Othello and Dinner with Engela

It was Sunday evening and Jimiyu was on his way to pick up Engela. They were going to see Othello at The Pam Golding Theatre. He really didn't feel like going but he couldn't back out now--not when he had called Engela back shortly after Balinda had literally run out of his apartment to say …

Continue reading Othello and Dinner with Engela

Cate’s Announcement

PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz “Mom, Dad, I met someone.”  Mrs. Hardwicke glanced at Cate.  “Who?”  “Gaius Campbell.” Mr. Hardwicke frowned.  “Who’s that?” “He’s an author.” “Never heard of him,” Mrs. Hardwicke said. “What did he write?” “A Warrior’s Pilgrimage.” “When did you meet him?” her mother asked. “A few weeks ago.  We’ve been seeing …

Continue reading Cate’s Announcement

Spiritual Blessings

All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms because we are united with Christ.  Even before he made the world, God loved us and chose us in Christ to be holy and without fault in his eyes.  God decided in advance to …

Continue reading Spiritual Blessings