It was a Tuesday night when I told my wife I was leaving her. Kelly was in the kitchen loading the dishwasher after dinner. The kids were upstairs in their beds, and I noticed the house held a kind of peaceful calm before the expected storm. I … [Read more...]

Carolyn Marks was an over-achiever. She lived for success and she received it. She was always pushing and striving to do more, she wanted to know more, and to be more - that's Carolyn. Carolyn was the CEO of an international insurance company. She … [Read more...]

BACK-TO-SCHOOL It's late August and Maggie is getting ready to go back to school. Sigh... Though she likes school - it's okay, Maggie's free spirit is not always a fit for all teachers. Mrs. Marvel takes Maggie shopping for her new backpack, … [Read more...]

In a land far far away, at a time long long ago, there lived an old man and his wife. The old man had a kind heart and lived his life happily. One day, while working in his garden, he saw a tiny young sparrow alone and struggling. The old man … [Read more...]

By Jaye Lewis It was sixty years ago, on a hot summer day, in the deep south. We lived on a dirt road, on a sand lot. We were, what was known as "dirt poor". I had been playing outside all morning in the sand. Suddenly, I heard a sharp … [Read more...]

MAGGIE'S PAL BILL The Marvels live at 4510 Lindenwood Lane. Three houses down the street is a house with a very tall bushy pine tree. The tree is wildly overgrown and covers the front window. The front step is sunken in. The aluminum siding is faded … [Read more...]

In a kingdom, in a country, in a world a long time ago, there was (naturally) a king. King Mathias was a good man and a fair ruler. His subjects were devoted to him and he was equally devoted to his subjects. When the time came for the young King to … [Read more...]

My Dear One, As I walk with you I see your weariness. I know even bearing love to the world is hard work, and sometimes the joy gets worn down. I know there are days when it seems you are no good at what you do, or no one wants to receive what you … [Read more...]

How to succeed: Try hard. How to fail: Try too hard. The pastor was sitting at his desk one day when he heard a bold knock at his door. It was a young man, quite impressive in dress and manner. "May I talk with You?" He asked. "Come in, and … [Read more...]