PHOTO PROMPT © Ted Strutz She looked at the water longingly. Should she do it? The temptation was overwhelming. Gripping the rail, she imagined how she would do it. It had to look like an accident. Then, she remembered, “…never avenge yourselves. Leave that to God, for he has said that he will repay those …
Why Good Friday?
Father Desjardins was saying a prayer and as he kissed the rosary, he opened his eyes because he sensed that he wasn't alone. Ede was standing there, watching him. He put the rosary in the pocket of his Cossack and then beckoned her to approach him. "I'm sorry, Father Desjardins," she apologized. "I didn't mean …
Healed At Last
Twelve years of hemorrhaging had left her languid. She spent her money paying many physicians to help her but they couldn’t. And she got worse. Then she heard about Jesus and how He healed people. “If I can just touch his clothing, I will be healed.” She touched the hem of His robe and was …
The Blessed Assurance
And now, dear brothers, I want you to know what happens to a Christian when he dies so that when it happens, you will not be full of sorrow, as those are who have no hope. For since we believe that Jesus died and then came back to life again, we can also believe that when …
In Every Season…Praise Him
It was on a Wednesday evening when *Dora was listening to Christian music on YouTube. The artist was someone she had never heard of before until her aunt sent her an email about him. The songs were very uplifting but the one which really got to her was the one called, Holy, Holy, Holy. It …
News of a Wedding/Span #writephoto
Although my gaze was fixed upon the water as it rushed forth as if it were late for an appointment, my heart was otherwise engaged in a very distressing matter--a matter which has placed my very constitution for happiness in grave danger. The whispers of the impending nuptials between George Allerton, my employer and the …
Madira’s Healing
This story is similar to the woman with the issue of blood. She had suffered for twelve years and the doctors couldn't help her although she had spent her money on them. Finally, she had sought out the only One who could. In faith, she touched the hem of His garment and was healed. Madira …
Love and Friendship
"I'm just going to the drugstore. I'll be back in a jiffy," Alison called out to her cousin, Derek who was visiting from New York and staying at her place. It was good having him around, even if it was for just a few days. He helped to take her mind off Richard or least …
Margaret Trudeau
How many women can claim to be the wife of one Prime Minister and the mother of another? On Monday, October 19, 2015, Margaret Trudeau watched as the results came in announcing her son Justin Trudeau as Canada's next Prime Minister. She watched as her son and his party went from being third in the long race …
In Need of Prayers
In the fear of the LORD there is strong confidence, And His children will have a place of refuge - Proverbs 14:26. The earthquake in Nepal left more than rubble in its wake. It left heartbreak, loss and uncertainty. When I look at Drastaa's weathered face, I see unimaginable pain and devastation. I see someone …