Today is the anniversary of the birth of Hans Christian Andersen. He was born in Odense, Denmark (near Copenhagen) on 2 April 1805. His father, who introduced him to literature at a young age, died during his boyhood. His mother was an illiterate washerwoman but knew the value of education. She sent Hans to a… Read More Hans Christian Andersen… Read More Hans Christian Andersen
I should have had my head bowed during the offering prayer, but I was watching Sarah. She was watching the light shining through the stain-glass window, flooding the sanctuary with blue, green, and purple sunbeams. Sarah pulled her hand from her mouth, shoved it between her lap, and the pew where she sat a few feet… Read More Friday Fiction – Sarah’s Song – Flash Fiction… Read More Friday Fiction – Sarah’s Song – Flash Fiction
About the ninth hour Jesus cried out with a loud voice, saying, “Eli, Eli, lama sabachthani?” that is, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” Matthew 27:46 I have heard it said that when Jesus cried out these words “My God, My God, why have you forsaken me,” He most certainly was… Read More Was Jesus Abandoned by the Father?… Read More Was Jesus Abandoned by the Father?
Today we are talking to John Hufft, about his debut book, The Brokenhearted Christian. John, tell us a little about your new book. What is the main storyline? The Brokenhearted Christian: Book One starts a journey of a teenage boy, Joshua Carpenter who moves into a new town after suffering an unspeakable loss. A chance… Read More Tuesday Talks – Interview with John Hufft… Read More Tuesday Talks – Interview with John Hufft
Pam sat at the kitchen table in front of her laptop trying to finish the report that was to be presented to the board the next day. The words were not coming. She had been trying to finish this report for days, but things had gotten hectic at the office and the week had gotten… Read More Fiction Friday – The Office – Flash Fiction… Read More Fiction Friday – The Office – Flash Fiction
Those of you that follow me on Facebook and Twitter know I took my granddaughter to the American Girl store for her eleventh birthday. This was a huge deal for her and one she has been anxiously awaiting since she was six years old. But was it worth all the hoopla and expense just for a… Read More A Visit to the American Girl Store… Read More A Visit to the American Girl Store