They say to let bygones be bygones. Forgive those who have trespassed against you. Well, that’s easier said than done. Growing up was tough. My friends and I tried to keep out of trouble and not have any run-ins with the cops. As a Mexican kid, it was hard living in a society which treated …
Kalisa on Campus
At first, he thought that his mind and eyes were playing tricks on him. Missing Kalisa and longing to be with her were finally taking a toll on him to the point where he thought he saw her a few moments ago. I'm losing my mind, he mused. As much as I wish she were …
Victory Over Death
Photo by cottonbro on Pexels.com "Listen, I will tell you a mystery: We will not all sleep, but we will all be changed—in a moment, in the blinking of an eye, at the last trumpet. For the trumpet will sound, and the dead will be raised imperishable, and we will be changed. For this perishable body must put …
Missed Opportunity…Not
“I knew it was a mistake letting him run off to Africa like that.” “Whom are you talking about, Mother?” “Hank. He called his mother yesterday.” “Oh. How’s he doing?” “Never mind that. It’s your fault, you know.” “What’s my fault?” “That he’s fallen for some African girl half his age.” Ashley stared at her. …
Changed
Photo by Miles Rost “What’s wrong with Daddy?” Sara asked her mother. “Nothing, Honey. He just doesn’t want to be disturbed, that’s all. Run along now.” “Are you sure he’s okay?” Jack asked. “He’s not like himself.” “War does that to people. Now, be careful going across the bridge. Make sure you hold Sara’s hand …
Janco’s Story (Part Two)
Five years have passed since I took Nasha to the shelter for street children. A lot has happened within that time. I'm still handing out tracts but now I'm a Youth leader in my church. My Mother is back home and she hasn't touch a drink since she checked into the Drug and Alcohol Rehab …
A Changed Life
Ever since I started dating Alan, twenty years my junior, I have changed. My taste in fashion has gone from flashy to simple. My ex-husband, Mark wouldn’t recognize me. I changed my friends too. I got tired of listening to them go on and on about their husbands and their paramours. Instead of putting up …
The Ball
Monica was walking on the immaculate grounds of Whitmore Manor where her friend and co-worker Alex invited her to spend the afternoon. It was the day before the annual charity ball and already there was a sense of excitement and anticipation in the air. This was to be her first one since she only started …
A New Life
“It’s so hard to believe that the child who used to disobey me at every opportunity is the same beautiful young woman standing before me now on her special day,” Mrs. Clark said to her daughter, Karen who looked radiant in her wedding dress. Tears pricked the older woman’s eyes and she quickly blinked them …
A Changed Life
Christ [redeemed] me, and He will [redeem] you also! These words rang out loud in the marketplaces. Myo Zaw made the impassioned plea to the crowd. He was like Wisdom crying out in the marketplaces and pleading with the people to come her. Myo's message was one that the people needed to hear. He was …
Notes to Women 