Getting Real

              Audrey’s head swam as she struggled to open her eyes. When she did, the brightness of the room shot pain through her head. Where was she?             “She opened her eyes!” An excited voice sounded nearby. It sounded like Jessica.             “Thank...

Running for the Prize

            Jacob slid open the balcony door and set his coffee and laptop on the small patio table. It would be a hot one today, but the early morning weather was perfect. If he had to work all day at his unfulfilling job, at least he could get some fresh air while...

Balance

             Chloe searched the student center until she spotted Jessica. Relieved, she hiked her backpack higher on her shoulder and approached. Jessica glanced up from her Bible and smiled.             Chloe slipped into the seat next to Jessica. “Thanks for meeting...

Ending the Drought Part 2

       Ashley played the final notes on the keyboard, her clear voice carrying over the congregation. Her heart was full. Ever since the night of the concert at church three months ago, she’d been spending each morning in prayer, and God had restored her gift of...

Ending the Drought

          Ashley gazed out over the brown lawn as she bounced Noah in her arms. His cries nearly did her in. It had been like this for the past week. Every day when she picked him up from daycare, he cried for at least an hour. Her nerves were on edge. It was bad...

Neighbors

            Marc glanced in the rearview mirror as he pulled out of the church parking lot, his gaze on Emma in the back seat. “Are you excited about our trip into the city this afternoon?”             Emma’s eyes sparkled with delight. “I am. I brought all my...