Cate’s New Man and Having Children

"That was Mother," Edward said after he hung up the phone. "What's the matter?" "She's concerned about Cate." "Why?" "Cate is dating again." "Isn't that a good thing?" "Mother doesn't think so." "What exactly is she worried about?" "She's worried that Cate might get hurt if things get serious between her and this man. What …

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Merida Confronts Sage

"Sage, before I get changed for the wedding, I need to talk to you about Lodie." "Why do you need to talk to me about Lodie?" "I'm not blind, you know. It's obvious that there is something going on between you two." "I admit that I'm attracted to her." "And she's attracted to you but …

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Wisdom for Wednesday

Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.  “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,  nor give place to the devil.  Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give …

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Back to the Past

It was ten years ago and for the first time since they met, Dena was in Anatole's apartment in Harare. She had taken the bus. As far as her mother was concerned, she had gone to the Joina City shopping mall. Mrs. didn't mind as long as Dena was home by 11pm even though it …

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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 …

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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, …

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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. …

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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 …

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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 …

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