“Wow!” Velma exclaimed when Tadeas walked into her office on Friday morning. “You’re looking very corporate today, Mr. Gray. Nice suit.” “Thank you. I’m having lunch with my father at his club and they have a dress code there.” “I see. And which club is this?” He told her. “Oh. That is an upper class,… Read More The Touch
It had been several weeks since Father Desjardins left. She missed him very much, especially their talks about the Bible and religion in general. There were times when she walked through the fields, half expecting to see him or him sitting down at the picnic table at the back of her grandmother’s house. She went… Read More Ede Meets Hank
She is mentioned three times in the Book of Esther. Zeresh was the wife of Haman, the Agagite, the “enemy of the Jews” because of his deep hatred for Mordecai, the Jew who refused to bow and pay homage to him like everyone else. When Haman’s joy at being invited by the Queen Esther to… Read More Zeresh
Keturah was Abraham’s wife after Sarah died. Her name means “incense”. We don’t know much about her except that she bore him six sons. Their names were Zimran “musician”, Jokshan “snarer”, Medan “contention”, Midian “strife”, Ishbak “he releases”and Shuah “wealth.” From Midian came the Midianites or Arabians, including Zipporah, Moses’ wife. In 1 Chronicles 1:32,… Read More Keturah
Something was afoot with Stella. Inquiring minds wanted to know what it was. Her friends, colleagues and family were all obsessed with spilling Stella, that is finding out what her secret was and spilling it. Was her secret to do with money, her career, her health, her love life? As far as they knew, she… Read More Stella’s Secret
“I know that you married me for my money but, I didn’t care because I loved and wanted you so desperately. I still do. I know that you don’t love me and you probably never will.” “You’re mistaken, you know,” he said quietly. “I do love you.” “You may love me in your own special… Read More One-Sided
“He’s old enough to be your father,” Mrs. Moore told her niece. “His age matters naught to me, Aunt Heloise,” Elena replied. “His daughters will have none of it. They will think that your affections rest upon his fortune rather than upon him.” Elena closed her book and rose to her feet. “Upon my honor,… Read More Elena and Mr. Saxby
He had no use for people. As far as he was concerned they were worthless beings. They were greedy, selfish, heartless, devious, dishonest and treacherous. They were backbiters and haters. He once had lots of friends. That was when he was rolling in money. Foolishly, he was extravagant with his wealth and his favors. Whenever… Read More Hard Times
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… Read More Don’t Be Angry
The young man said to Him, “All these things I have kept from my youth. What do I still lack?” – Matthew 19:20 All week I got this nagging sense that God was trying to tell me something. I have been racking my brains trying to figure out what it is. Finally, I decided to… Read More What is Lacking
Notes to Women 