"Why didn't you tell me?" Gina demanded. "Why did I have to hear about it from Cam?" "What are you talking about?" Matt demanded. "I had to find out that Kira is pregnant from our son. Why didn't you tell the last time we saw each other?" Matt's expression darkened. "Why exactly did you ask …
The Face-Off
Nita was on her way to Mayfaire shopping mall when she ran into Angie. Great, she thought to herself. So much for this being the perfect day. Her grip tightened on the handle of her handbag as she watched the young woman approach. "Hello, Angie," she greeted her when she reached her. Angie walked up …
Joe Goes Clubbing
I must be out of my mind, Joe thought to himself. I'm actually going to a nightclub which I have never done in my entire life. I'll probably be the oldest person there. Love certainly makes us do crazy things sometimes. "You look so adorable," Kalisha said. "Adorable?" She laughed. "Adorable and sexy." "Sexy is …
Francine Rivers
Francine Rivers is the daughter of a police officer and nurse. Since childhood, she wanted to be a published writer. Before she realized her dream, she was a newspaper reporter, writing obituaries and human interest stories. After reading romance novels which her mother-in-law lent her, Francine decided to write in that genre. Her first manuscript …
Out With Shiloh and Emily
"I wish I could stay for a while," Rachel said to her brother. They were outside on his porch. It was Saturday and she had brought her daughter, Emily to spend the day with him. "Why can't you?" he asked. She sighed. "I have to go grocery shopping, to the cleaners and then, I'm going …
Not Giving Up
"Gina and Matt are expecting again," Kira told Joel. "Really? How did you find out?" "Gina called me at the office this morning." "You look upset, Honey. What did she say to you?" "After I congratulated her. She asked me about us. I told her that we were trying and she said that we can …
Afternoon Tea with Mrs. Siri
"Grandma, why do people call you eerie Siri?" "I guess it's because they think I'm strange." "Strange in what way?" "It think it's because of my right eye." "You can't help that." "I know, Baby but that's how folks are. They get scared when they see something they don't like or don't understand. Don't let …
Don’t Be Angry
Don’t be angry because of those who do evil, do not be jealous because of those who commit iniquity. Indeed, they soon will wither like grass, and like green herbs they will fade away. Trust in he Lord and do good. Dwell in the land and feed on faithfulness. Delight yourself in the Lord, and he will give …
No More Plasma TV
“You have a plasma TV, right?” “Had. I got rid of it.” “How come?” “Too many issues.” “What sort of issues?” “One issue is the screen reflection. When I’m watching the News or a movie or a program, I don’t want to see me or the room reflected on the screen. It’s extremely annoying and …
Worship
"Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship, for they will walk in the light of your presence, Lord" (Psalm 89:15) One of my favorite things about going to church is getting to worship God.I love singing songs of praises and thanksgiving. I feel such a joy insidewhen I lift up His name …
Notes to Women 