Mr. Martinez isn’t only drawn to Lindsey—he’s quietly captivated by her. Every morning, without fail, he finds a reason to stop by The Gathering for one… maybe two… of Lindsey’s famous cookies. She’s shared the recipe more than once—graciously, even playfully—but somehow, his never tastes like hers. Same ingredients. Same measurements. Same oven. Yet the…
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Golden Frogs
Quiet Prayer to Begin Holy Spirit, guard this reflection from fear and fill it with clarity. Teach us to test what glitters. Keep us anchored in truth. Amen. The Golden Frogs (A Reflection from 1 John 3) Not all frogs are obvious. Some are golden. They shine.They appear rare.They seem like answers to long-prayed prayers….
Freedom in Forgiving
Quiet prayer: Lord, let this be truthful and tender—strong enough to name betrayal, gentle enough to lead to healing.Prayer of repentance: Father, forgive me for every place I’ve partnered with bitterness, self-protection, or revenge. Cleanse my heart and teach me Your forgiveness. In Jesus’ Name, amen. When David was hiding from King Saul, Saul didn’t…
Third Heaven
Matthias – A Gift from God Story narrated by his grandmother, Elizabeth Be Strong in Grace “You, therefore, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and the things that you have heard from me among many witnesses, commit these to faithful men who will be able to teach others also….
The Third Heaven
Elizabeth Ephesian 6:10-20 “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the LORD and the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God so that you can stand against the devil’s wiles. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this…
Storytime for Our Inner-Child
When I write children’s stories, I know I need to go scuba diving into my subconscious mind to search for understanding from a child’s perspective to understand as an adult with an adult perspective. Doing so can help my inner child and set her free from her bondage, and she can reclaim her growth process….