Prayables

Prayers, Blessings, Inspirational Quotes & more

Story: Implacable Faith

I arrived for interrogation at the offices of the Soviet GPU. However, in keeping with my principles, I was not very cooperative. One of the interrogators raised a revolver that sat on the desk before him. He looked me in the eye and mockingly said, … [Read more...]

Story: Art from the Heart

We're celebrating the life of artist Jeff Hanson. Jeffrey Owen Hanson (1993-2020). Jeff departed this earth on December 20, 2020, repainting Heaven with a vibrant palette of colors—but not before sharing his contagious smile, generous heart, and … [Read more...]

Story: Tommy’s Angel

Tommy is my youngest. He's a marine deployed in Afghanistan. My boy is brave and strong and smart. He's also a complete softie. His heart overflows with compassion. He sent me an email a few months back asking me to help him collect toys for the … [Read more...]

Story: Making Plans

Pauline lost the last drop of her eyesight in August. Glaucoma had been eating it up for years while she diligently fed her eyes Cambigan and Roklatan, medicine to stabilize her pressure and prolong the inevitable blindness. “Well, Ma, it’s time … [Read more...]

Story: Love to Give Away

Sherry is a queer girl. Not queer in the way the word is used today - reflecting one’s sexual preference. She isn’t queer in the 1960’s schoolyard description of the unpopular kid. Sherry is queer because she is odd. Unconventional. Not like the … [Read more...]

Story: What Christmas Disappointment Taught Me

Pa never had much compassion for the lazy or those who squandered their means and then never had enough for the necessities. But for those who were genuinely in need, his heart was as big as all outdoors. From him, I learned the greatest joy in life … [Read more...]

Story: Release It

Sweetie was at the end of her rope. Her nerves were frayed; she was depressed and despondent. There was no end in sight. She dropped to her knees. Her watery eyes were now dripping endless tears. "Please, God, help me. I can't go on. My burdens … [Read more...]

Story: Mi Corazoncita

My Mami was never my hero. And I wasn’t hers either. As long as I can remember, we had a relationship where we merely tolerated each other. January 1, 2020 A new year. I’m thirty years old, and I still live in my childhood bedroom, under Mami’s … [Read more...]