It was around 12pm on a Saturday and Gideon was on his way to Oxford to pick up Chelsey. They were going to Hollywood Bowl to bowl and to have something to eat afterwards. He was really looking forward to that and was relieved that Ruth didn't seem to mind. "I don't mind being alone," …
The Abandoned Barn
It was Sunday afternoon and they had decided to go for a drive since it was such a beautiful day. They ventured outside of London and ended up in a rural area where they espied what looked like an abandoned barn. Dushan parked the car and they crossed the overgrown field to the sprawling structure. …
Gerhardt’s Disappointment
He was in the library when Benson informed him that he had a visitor and that she was waiting for him in the drawing-room. "Has she been waiting long?" he asked. "No, Sir. She arrived about ten minutes ago." "Thank you, Benson." He straightened his sweater and combed his fingers through his hair. His heart …
Sophia’s Secret
My name is Sophia. I have been living with a secret since I was eight. It's a shameful thing and every-time I think about it, I feel sick and I wish I could curl up and just die. No one at school knows but I keep wondering if they could tell just by looking at …
The Presentation
They met when she was invited by a student to give a presentation on why it was important for women and girls to be educated in countries where they are marginalized and have little or no access to education. This was her first presentation as an advocate for the rights of women and girls to …
Much to Celebrate
"Happy anniversary, my Darling," he said as he handed her the beautiful bouquet of flowers. "Forty years ago, you turned my life upside down when you moved into my neighborhood. And it took a few years before I plucked up the courage to ask you out on a date. Thank you for not saying no …
Pray for the Persecuted
Answer: In the same way pizza is very common in the United States, persecution is very common in other parts of the world. Imagine that you live in a country where being a Christian is dangerous. Imagine your neighbors, friends or family members turning against you because you have accepted Jesus as your Lord. This happened to a college …
Women and Postpartum Depression
For 1 in 8 women, new motherhood is anything but joyous - Health.com Postpartum depression is a very real and very serious problem for many mothers. It can happen to a first time mom or a veteran mother. It can occur a few days... or a few months after childbirth - Richard J. Codey Recently on the news …
Mary Ann Shadd Cary
Mary Ann Shadd Cary was the eldest of thirteen children. She was born on October 9, 1823 in Wilmington, Delaware. Her great-grandfather was Hans Schad, alias John Shadd, who served as Hessian soldier with the British army during the French and Indian War. Her father, Abraham Doras Shadd was trained as a shoemaker and owned a shop in …
Notes to Women 