Faith In Action

Glancing into the conference room as I walked by, I noticed Julie on the cell phone with a tissue clutched in her hand. I quietly closed the door so she could have more privacy. I stuck my head in her office door an hour later and offered to pick up something for lunch […]

Do you have Compassion?»

While working on setting up the charities I wanted to highlight for HeartFriendz yesterday, I felt compelled to go to Compassion International. While there, my heart just broke. There are sooo many children that need a sponsor, and I wanted to help them all. Obviously, I can’t afford to do that, but my husband and […]

Recent Articles

About a year ago or so, I met a wonderful Christian woman by the name of Eleanor Clark. She had originally contacted me to create a website for her to promote her new line of books, “The Eleanor Series”. After a few emails back and forth, we came to an agreement, and I began […]

Not Yet My Son»

A true story by Robert Moore, as told to writer Jeff Ferris.”Robert, you’re doing these patients as much good as we are”, the nurse said. “Keep telling your story”.
I moved slowly down the corridors of the rehabilitation center in Waterville, Ohio. Though my steps were deliberate and assisted by a walker, I made strides of […]

The Question Box»

As soon as Darci started talking, we nicknamed her “the question box.” Her questions came like gunfire and I believe I only survived the preschool years because my mom prayed me through. There was no topic off limits to Darci.”Can I stay up all night?”
“Do raccoons have bad breath?”
“Mama, do all mommies have stretchy marks […]

Unlikely Friends»

When a man’s ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him. Proverbs 16:7 NIV”Get down!” hollered the young foot soldier.
“It’s no use!” screamed his comrade from the foxhole. The Germans have us surrounded.”
Private First Class Orville Willard Phillips sized up their predicament.
“Fellas,” he cried, “there’s nothing […]

Grandpa Prayed»

The children hopped out of the cars and ran toward the house; they couldn’t wait to see Grandpa Langley. Regardless of their age, each of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren would listen to him tell stories of his childhood and life as a young man in a world foreign to them. Even the teens in their […]

Devotions

Tiny buds have begun to make their appearance on tree branches and the refreshing smell of spring is in the air. Gardeners excitedly plan and prepare the soil in anticipation of watching the tiny seeds again turn into tomatoes, corn, green beans and favorite flowers.
Just like Spring means new life and replanting our gardens […]

Blue Ribbon Brownies, Blue Ribbon Life»

“Why do my brownies look like this?” I complained to my mom. The county fair was coming up quickly and my pan of brownies came out of the oven rather flat and had spots. “Hmm, they taste ok.” I nibbled at little pieces of the brown concoction as my mom helped me wash the dishes […]

Is Your Lamp Burning Brightly?»

Giggling and walking swiftly over the smooth dirt path, the ten virgins carefully balanced their lamps. They reached the building where the great banquet would be held soon and sat down nearby. They began excitedly sharing the details of their friend’s wedding, and soon their thoughts drifted to their own anticipated future weddings one day. […]

Fresh Tracks in the Snow»

I once read something on a friend’s blog that resonated within my heart, and I have to share it. If you’d like to visit Sally Bradley’s blog and read Fresh Territory, you won’t be sorry. But here’s the gist of Sally’s entry:
Guest blogger Cynthia Ruchti talked about how it felt as a child to make […]

Mandy’s Heart»

Psalm 51:10 - Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
My friend had no intention of hurting anybody.
We’ll call her Mandy. She’s a sweet, warm person with a bubbly personality; she’s funny and lovable and kind. This gal wouldn’t willingly hurt a fly.
But she has absolutely no control […]