Truly Loved

Samantha shut off her alarm and groaned. The day she’d been dreading had arrived. At least it was a workday and she could distract herself by being busy. She rolled out of bed and started her morning routine. At the breakfast table, she scrolled through her calendar...

Accepting Help

Marilyn set the timer for the oven and removed her apron. The casseroles would be ready in 45 minutes. One for her family’s dinner, and one for the Thompson family. She made some mental calculations. If she delivered the meal around 5:30, she’d have some...

God’s Answer

Sunlight streamed through the windows as Bonnie rinsed out her breakfast bowl and placed it on the rack. “It’s going to be a gorgeous day, Peanut. How about a walk to the park?” Peanut jumped to his feet and bounded to the door. Bonnie couldn’t help laughing. “I guess...

Reaching Out

            Maria joined Tom at the breakfast table, where he sat nursing his coffee and scrolling through the sports commentary.             “Would you like to go for a walk today? It’s lovely outside.”             Tom glanced up from his phone. “I’ll walk enough...

Obeying God’s Voice

Maddie pedaled hard up the hill. She had plenty of time before the interview, but she wanted to be early. She’d need a few minutes in the restroom to change clothes, tame her windblown hair, and catch her breath. If she got this job, maybe, if she was careful, she’d...

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...