Although it was Saturday, they agreed to meet in the alley behind his office building. This time Olivia was waiting for him. He smiled as he approached her. They were going to see the few flats from the first listing. He was anxious to see them and hoped that he would find something as soon… Read More Apartment Hunting
Melania and Tanner were engaged. Matt felt as if someone had punched him in the stomach although he had expected it to happen sooner or later. Joel had called him that morning to tell him. “I’m so sorry, Bro,” he had said. “I’m happy for Mel,” he said. “She’s going to marry the man she… Read More Matt Bumps into Anna…Again
“Tell the daughter of Zion, ‘Behold, your King is coming to you, Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,A colt, the foal of a donkey’” – Matthew 21:5, NKJV What an exciting time this was for the people and disciples when Jesus made His triumphal entry into Jerusalem. People were spreading their clothes on the road while others… Read More Behold, Your Savior and King
“Are you sure about this?” “Yes, Mama. I must fight for our country and our people.” “All right. I will be here when you come back.” “I promise I will be back, Mama. Have faith.” Mama nodded with a smile and fought to hold the tears back. “Your father would be very proud.” “I’m happy… Read More Joining the Fight
God showed the people of Nineveh grace when He sent Jonah to call them to repentance. The people responded to the call with a great fast. Even the animals fasted. The king covered himself with sackcloth and ashes. Sackcloth is an expression of sorrow, repentance. It is symbolic of God’s judgment. Ashes are symbolic of… Read More What an Awesome God
When Israel went out of Egypt, The house of Jacob from a people of strange language, Judah became His sanctuary, And Israel His dominion. The sea saw it and fled; Jordan turned back. The mountains skipped like rams, The little hills like lambs. What ails you, O sea, that you fled? O Jordan, that you turned back? O mountains, that you skipped like rams? O… Read More Praise God for the Exodus
Yesterday morning, a friend asked me, “Why do Catholics pray to Mary when the Bible clearly teaches that one true mediator between God and humanity?” My quick reply was, “Yes, it’s true that we can go directly to Jesus during prayer but intercessory prayer through Mary as well as other saints such as St. Peter… Read More Father Jörgensen’s Questionings
Ever since I was a little girl, I wanted to be an artist. While my siblings and friends played, I sketched. I sketched people, places, nature and still life. I could spend hours and hours just sketching but, I always did my chores. When I was older, I painted watercolors, which my father hung on… Read More Born to be An Artist
“Merry Christmas, Mrs. Amadou.” “Merry Christmas, Father Desjardins. It’s really good to hear from you. Are you enjoying your first Christmas in Ireland?” “Yes, I am. The people here are very warm and friendly and I’ve been invited to Christmas lunch and dinner with two different families.” “That’s good.” “How’s everyone?” “Everyone’s fine. My daughter’s… Read More Father Desjardins Calls
Paul’s cell rang. Without thinking, he answered it and grimaced when he heard Angie’s voice. “What do you want?” he demanded. “I-I wanted to talk to you.” “About what?” “About Nita. Why are you dating her, Paul?” “Why is that any of your business?” “Are you doing it to hurt me? Are you punishing me… Read More An Unwanted Phone Call
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