Living in a Goldfish Bowl

                     Sam hurried to catch up with his pastor after the men’s prayer breakfast. “Pastor Don, could I have a word?”         “Of course,” replied the older man. “What’s on your mind?”         “It’s the guys at work. They give me such a hard time. They...

Resolutions

             Kim took a sip of tea and refocused, determined to finish grading this batch of essays. They’d only been back in school a week since Christmas break, and already she was falling behind, but after a full day today that would no longer be the case. Her New...

The Day After Christmas

     Abby flopped on the sofa and let out a breath. Quiet. The relatives were all gone, the dishes were done, and the wrapping paper avalanche was relegated to the recycling bin. Best of all, the kids were down for a nap, Anthony was at work, and for once, the house...

What the Virus Hasn’t Taken Away

As I reflect on 2020 and the Christmas season, it’s easy to look at what’s changed, but I’m encouraged by all that has not. 1. Christmas lights It seems like more folks than ever decorated their houses with lights this year. Every year we grab our...

Welcome Carol James

   One of the best things about being part of Pelican Book Group (PBG) is getting to know other Christian authors. This week, I’m glad to introduce you to Carol James, a fellow author at PBG. She’s been an encouragement to me in my writing. I’ve...