Once upon a time, there were two sisters who liked to dream. One day, when they were quite grown-up, one of them said, “Let’s go to Newfoundland.” Her sister said, “Let’s do it.” And then they laughed. That was normal. That was how they always shared their dreams with each other. Visiting the only provinceContinue reading “The Crazy Dream”
Category Archives: Stories
Hold Your Peace
I started this story four years ago. It has undergone so many harsh revisions that I’m surprised it’s still alive. But because it is, I’ll finally post it. In whatever struggle you may be facing, know that God sees. Let Him fight your battles. Victory belongs to the Lord. “God, do You hear me? WhyContinue reading “Hold Your Peace”
Ways Higher Than Mine (Part 2)
“Daughter, I know it hurts. But I have come to heal the wounded and to make beauty out of ashes. I still love you.” I break into sobs, overcome by the confusion of last night. I want to believe the King, but right now, the future seems bleak without the pot I had always cherished.Continue reading “Ways Higher Than Mine (Part 2)”
Ways Higher Than Mine (Part 1)
(I recorded this allegory in a poignant moment of life when I struggled to surrender a cherished dream. This vision came to me then, and as the story played out in my mind, I scribbled it down. Afterwards I read it over and knew it wasn’t my story, but God’s.) I hold a well-built, smoothlyContinue reading “Ways Higher Than Mine (Part 1)”
Just A Yellow Flower
Jessalyn shrugged her sweater from her shoulders and grabbed an apron from the rack. Tying it deftly around her waist, she glanced at the mirror propped against the wall in the lunch room. Sagging eyes, a lined forehead, and a drooping mouth stared back at her. Did she really look so horrible today? She stretchedContinue reading “Just A Yellow Flower”
A Worthy Cause
(Sometimes my creativity and imagination takes me farther than I expect, as proven by this story. I suppose you could say this is a sequel to Mosquito in the Cabin, because both personify insects. But I’ll consider it a separate story since this one has a deeper meaning. It’s an allegory– if I dare callContinue reading “A Worthy Cause”
From An Elephant Teddy
Again and again lately, I have been reminded of how incredibly blessed we are this Christmas season. The blessings come in so many different packages and I cannot unwrap them all for you today. The greatest blessing of all is that my Savior humbled Himself to become man so He could offer salvation. He experiencedContinue reading “From An Elephant Teddy”
Inspired to Inspire 