Unchanging

             Michelle stared at her mother, Alice, unable to take in what she just said. She tried to sit up, but her head swam.             “Here, let me help you.” Alice raised the hospital bed so Michelle was in a sitting position.             “Can you repeat what...

Taking it Slow

                Penny methodically crossed the yard, one slow step after another. Her brother Evan and the other children raced off toward the lake.             “You’re so slow, Penny. You’re Pokey Penny,” Rosalia taunted as she raced by, making a face at her....

Go to the Source

             Erika closed the devotional book she was reading and put on her shoes. She was meeting her sister and niece for dinner. A true girls’ night out.             As she entered the restaurant, her niece’s hand fluttered in the air. “Aunt Erika, over here!”...

Cast your Cares

              Eddie cast his line out over the water, the wind making tiny ripples on the surface. It landed with a splash. The beauty of the lake always calmed his soul, even when he was troubled, like today. His lifelong friend Sam cast out his own line, then gave...

Surrounded by Beauty

             Taylor pulled a chair to the table where her mother and grandmother sat chatting.             “Taylor, dear, I’m so proud of you. Congratulations on your high school graduation.”            “Thanks, Grandma Bessie. I’m glad you could come to my...