Family Reunion

            Mabel carried the bowl of potato salad across the yard and set it on the heavily-laden table. There. That was the last of it. Herb finished flipping burgers and dogs, and brought the meat to the table as well. Mabel stood back and surveyed the scene, a...

Following God’s Lead

              Marnie stared at the phone in her hand, shaking her head in disbelief. On a whim, she called the radio station to enter the contest, never expecting she’d actually win. Now she was the recipient of a free trip for two, airfare included, to a Christian...

The Pink Raincoat

  Ella strolled through town, gazing longingly in the store windows, when a flash of pink caught her eye. A brilliant pink raincoat stood in the window. Oh, how lovely Mama would look in that coat. When she was well again, she’d need a raincoat to get back and...

The Tree

               Margaret sat on the porch, shoulders slumped, when Jack pulled into the drive. He slammed the door shut and hurried to her side.             “Mom, what’s wrong?” His brow furrowed with concern.             She waved her hand. “You’ll think it’s...

Road Trip

            The whining in the back seat escalated.             “Are we there yet?”             “Evan hit me!”             “I have to go to the potty.”             Maggie took a deep breath. There were still two more hours before they’d reach their destination, and...