Cate didn’t share her news with Edward on the day he took her home from the hospital. In fact, it wasn’t until about a couple of weeks later that she said to him, “I have some news I wanted to share with you before I tell Mother and Dad.” They were at her flat. Edward… Read More Cate’s Revelation
“What’s going through that beautiful head of yours?” Hank asked Ede as she stood there by the fireplace, studying him. It was Christmas Eve and they were in the living-room. His mother was upstairs taking a nap. “I’m still trying to picture you as a little terror.” He laughed. “Believe it or not, I was.… Read More Christmas Eve in Portland
She was at the flower shop buying flowers for her grandmother who was celebrating her 70th birthday when she spotted Father Desjardins. He was talking to Mr. Cooper whose farm he had invited her to visit with him and a group of other people. It had been a fun excursion. She had even milked a… Read More Farewell, Father Desjardins
“So, you didn’t stay to see your father?” Martina asked Laird. “No. I couldn’t bear to listen to any more of her bloody drivel.” “It sounds like she’s still in love with you.” “How ironic. Karson wanted her love but I, who never wanted it got it instead.” “Love is a crazy thing. And some… Read More Laird Recounts the Past
Abishag was the young and beautiful Shunammite woman. Her name means, “my father is a wanderer.” She was chosen to be the helper and servant of King David in his old age. One of her duties was to lie next to the king to keep him warm in bed. The covers they put over him… Read More Abishag
In John 13:2-17 Jesus washed twelve pairs of dirty feet. Why? He wanted to teach the disciples about serving those whom you love. Words of love are meaningless without actions to accompany them. He wanted them to love each other as He loved them and part of that love is willingly serving each other. Jesus… Read More Love in Action
“Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet? – Amos 3:3 “Wendy, you can’t leave now!” Sarah cried. They were standing outside in the church’s parking lot. The service had just ended and Wendy was heading home. She was tired and just wanted to be by herself. “I am leaving,” she said firmly.… Read More Tired
For I am the LORD who heals you – Exodus 15:26 I read this story and was so touched by this young woman’s love and compassion for others who were experiencing what she once experienced. When a leprosy patient cried out, “Don’t open my bandage!”, Sakshi revealed her own hands and feet which clearly showed traces… Read More Loving the Unloved
They still hope when they die, that their son probably will come and light their pyre. A son who breaks your legs, a son who hits you so hard that your skull breaks, a son who is willing to put cow dung in your mouth – and yet you want the same son to come… Read More Plead for the Widows
At Joppa there was a certain disciple named Tabitha, which is translated Dorcas. This woman was full of good works and charitable deeds which she did. But it happened in those days that she became sick and died (Acts 9:36, 37). We don’t know much about this woman except that she was from a place… Read More Community Worker
Notes to Women 