“Hello, Ruth? It’s Mrs. Horton.” “Hello, Mrs. Horton. How are you?” Ruth really wasn’t in the mood to talk to anyone but she didn’t want to be rude. “I’m fine, Dear. Fine. Just got back from visiting my sister, Ann in Glasgow. We haven’t seen each other in a while so it was a nice… Read More Ruth Learns About Dushan’s Wedding
It was seven-thirty in the morning and Dushan was in his bedroom, trying to read his father’s Jewish prayer book before he went to the office but, he couldn’t concentrate. He was thinking about the conversation he had yesterday with Chioma. They were at her flat and had just finished having lunch. When they were… Read More Dushan’s Decision
It was just after 12:30pm on Saturday. The weather was not unpleasantly cold. He didn’t need to wear a scarf which he didn’t like wearing. His gloves were in the pockets of his jacket in case he needed them. The snow had which had fallen a few days ago had long since melted. After being… Read More Dushan Bumps into Evelyn
“You have something you want to tell me?” “Yes. It’s something which I’ve never told anyone about.” She stared at him, wondering what it could be. “Tell me what it is.” “I’m Jewish.” “You’re Jewish?” “Yes. My father’s parents were deported from Bratislava to Sered and from there to Auschwitz. They survived. My mother’s parents… Read More A Secret, the Past & Declarations
They were hanging out in front of the hotel where they were staying after returning from sightseeing and having lunch when Dushan asked her, “Do you have anything against Jews?” Surprised by his question, she replied, “No. Why would I?” “You’re a Christian, right?” “Yes.” “I’ve heard of some Christians who have a problem with… Read More Serpents, Accusations & Salvation
He stared at her. Did she have any idea of how beautiful and sexy she looked in that dress? She was making it really hard for him not to want to scoop her up in his arms and take her up to his hotel room and make love to her. “What’s the matter?” she asked.… Read More The Interview, Buenos Aires & Plans for Uruguay
“Salvation that comes from trusting Christ-which is the message we preach-is already within easy reach. In fact, the Scriptures say, “The message is close at hand; it is on your lips and in your heart.” “For if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him… Read More Salvation Comes With Trust
There were other reasons, too. Seventy-five percent of Jews survived in France. And so many non-Jews risked their lives to save ours. Wasn’t that our duty to defend our country too? It was our duty, absolutely – Marthe Cohn Born a French Jew in Metz, France on 13 April 1920, Marthe Hoffnung never once imagined… Read More The Unlikely Spy
I just read in the Stabroek News that the 68th Cannes Film Festival unveiled its official poster featuring legendary actress Ingrid Bergman in a tribute to what would have been her 100th birthday this year. I think that’s wonderful. She was an actress I truly admired and appreciated. She had gentle beauty and an air… Read More Ingrid Bergman
Notes to Women 