But be doers of the word, and not hearers only, deceiving yourselves. For if anyone is a hearer of the word and not a doer, he is like a man observing his natural face in a mirror; for he observes himself, goes away, and immediately forgets what kind of man he was. But he who looks into the perfect law …
It Just Hit Me
We're in the park on a Sunday afternoon. There is a hint of rain but the sun is shining. I watch as it gently kisses her lovely face. I stop suddenly and stare at her because it just hit me. I'm in love with this amazing woman. How do I know that? Simple. Without her …
Witnessing/Within #writephoto
Hidden in the shadows Secure in my fortress I survey the world outside It looks hostile, frightening, intimidating. Dare I venture out? What will I encounter this time? Opposition? Ridicule? Curiosity? Suddenly, I feel God’s peace Stirring within me, chasing away my fears. With my face set like flint I leave my apartment and …
The Girl Least Likely…
When he came into the library, I panicked. I was afraid that if he saw me, he would come over and say hi and I was petrified that I wouldn’t be able to hide my feelings from him. He was the most popular guy on campus and I was—well, the girl least likely to attract …
Everything Has Beauty
"What do you see in her, man?" Brad asked his friend, Sebastian "Granted, she had a great body but her face... Sebastian glanced at him. "What's wrong with her face?" Brad stared at him. "Are you kidding me? I'm sorry, man, but she's ugly." Color suffused Sebastian's cheeks and his eyes darkened in anger. "That's …
The Studio
"You don't have to be a genius to see that this relationship will not last," commented Marie as she and Caitlin sat in the corner of a trendy restaurant in the fashionable district of Chelsea. It was celebratory dinner party for the opening of Ava's boutique in the area. She had invited Marie, her sister-in-law …
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 …
The Age Difference
"I wish you were going with me," Michelle sighed, looking at Connie as she lay on the sofa with her injured leg elevated on a couple of cushions. "Even if I weren't laid up here with a bad leg, I wouldn't go with you," she told her. Michelle's eyes widened in surprise. "Why not?" "You're …
Resistance is Futile
After a few moments into the movie, she switched off the television. No use in wasting time watching a film that didn't synchronize with the sound. Besides, she was distracted. She couldn't stop thinking about Jude Beresford. When they first met, she couldn't stand him. He oozed a sensuality that was palpable. While it got …