Out of the midnight darkness came the weak sound of what had quickly become a familiar plea in my ears. “Annie?”…
Put Down the Phone
I leaned against the railing of the deck and looked out at the treetops waving gently in the late evening breeze. I…
Hearing God’s Voice
The scent of tropical sunscreen mingled with the aroma of spicy Mexican food as Eric (my husband, who was then…
Turning Outward
She extends her hand to the poor, Yes, she reaches out her hands to the needy … Strength and honor are her…
Even in This
A deep ache gripped my heart as I looked upon her feeble and altered frame…
More Than Clothing
When I was in my teens, a good friend with a knack for thrift store shopping introduced me to the local Value Village and Goodwill stores…