Will Work For Food by Kim B. Teague

The elderly man held the cardboard sign higher as our car pulled to the stoplight. My friends and I had just come from a women’s conference at a nearby church. I sat in the backseat beside Eleanor, whose window was even with the man outside. She looked at him, then...

Greater Love by Gabrielle Meyer

Friendship is something that continues to amaze me. As I type this, I have only been home from the ACFW Conference in Nashville for thirty-three hours and I’m about to return to the airport to pick up two friends who were at the conference with me. They flew to their...

The Hometown Bakery & Marketplace

I’m often asked from where my inspiration comes for my stories.  The simple answer is, my life. Dot’s Deluxe Diner (Known as the Triple D to the locals) is a favorite restaurant in the make-believe town of Weldon. I plan to add a new eating establishment...

Unexpected Friendships by Rose Allen McCauley

Have you ever had a friend whom you weren’t sure you would get along with when you first met, but you now are best friends? I have, in fact we sat side by side at a funeral service this afternoon and held hands during the prayers! Although we got off to a rocky start...

My Story of Hope by Rebecca Waters

“I hope my parents will let me go to the lake with my friends.” “I hope I get an A in math.” “I hope Tommy asks me out.” My teenage definition of “hope” was mere desire without any assurance. I’ve grown up. A lot. In fact, I think it fair to say that I only truly...