Don’t Be Ashamed

For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ. For it is the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes, to the Jew first, and also to the Greek - Romans 1:16, Modern English Version Why would anyone be ashamed of the Gospel of Christ which is the good news that we …

The War, The Wedding & The Step-mother

Trevillion Image "I hope the war ends soon," Catrin said as Tom and she walked through the fields near where she lived with her parents and her younger sister, Erin. "I hate war. So much killing and so many lives lost. I just wish it would end soon and that life would return to normal." …

Just as Good

PHOTO PROMPT © Amanda Forestwood “I’ve been asked to play for an all women’s orchestra,” Julia announced. Her father looked startled.  “A women’s orchestra?” he exclaimed. “Yes!  They needed a violinist. Isn’t it wonderful?” Before he could reply, her brother, Julian chimed in, “A women’s orchestra?” he scoffed.  “Good heavens, what will they think of …

Homecoming

Trevillion Image "James, it's so good to have you home." "It's good to be home," he replied quietly. There was a sadness in his eyes. Was it the war or something else? He had changed so much. Gone was the that she loved so much. How she hated the war and what it had done …

Suitors & Weddings

"I love sunsets, don't you?" "Yes. They make me think of God." "Freddy, what do you think of Mr. Howard?" Mr. Howard was the solicitor whom she had been seeing a lot of. "I like him, Charlotte. I think he's a very fine man." Charlotte smiled. "I'm happy you think so. I like him very …

A Woman Scorned

Trevillion Image Aria Jones remembered the day when she met James Turpentine for the first time. She had gone for her usual walk in the park and had spent a while there before she decided to drop by her parents' house to see them and her younger sister, Jane. As she approached the house, she …

Tom’s Letter

Trevillion Images She read her step-son’s letter which had arrived in the mail that morning.  He had met someone else–a Welsh girl whom he planned to marry after the war. In a jealous rage, she ripped up the letter. 37 Words This was written for Sammi Cox’s Weekend Writing Prompt Word Mail.

Worshipping and Serving Christ

Now it happened as they went that He entered a certain village; and a certain woman named Martha welcomed Him into her house.  And she had a sister called Mary, who also sat at Jesus’ feet and heard His word.  But Martha was distracted with much serving, and she approached Him and said, “Lord, do You not care that my sister …

Love, the Law & the End of a Marriage

Trevillion Image Face wet with tears, Maddie continued to hold the letter against her aching heart. If only James knew how much she loved him and wanted to be with him. Not a day went by when she didn't think about him--wonder how he was and remember the times when they were together in North …

Saying Goodbye to James

Trevillion Image The children were sleeping but she couldn't sleep. Her eyes were wet from crying. She stared out of the plane window, her mind miles away--back to the morning when she and James were together before he left for North Africa. She had tried to be brave and to keep the tears at bay. …

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