Becoming a Writer

  • A Mirror, a Hairbrush, and a Dream

    A Mirror, a Hairbrush, and a Dream

    Becky used to wrap her head in a towel, stand in front of a mirror, and…

  • Prodigal Daughter

    Prodigal Daughter

    As we sipped coffee, she gave me more than I expected. Her poignant story of faith…

  • The Gift of Tongues

    The Gift of Tongues

    Tofu, an Episcopalian, knew nothing about the gift of tongues except what he had witnessed in…

  • Winds of Adversity

    Winds of Adversity

    George sat in a church on Hurricane Street, listening intently to the pastor. At the conclusion…

  • He Brought Peace

    He Brought Peace

    “Some people have the notion that you are only a Holocaust survivor if you survived the…

  • Trusting God

    Trusting God

    After hearing Robert sing “Amazing Grace”, Carol exclaimed, “God has given you a gift, and I’m…

  • A Ray of Hope

    A Ray of Hope

    Several emails later, the dam broke, and the truth of her distress flowed. Her husband had…

  • Wait on the Lord

    Wait on the Lord

    The following year, Kezia Chogo approached Joe. “Dr. McKeever, I believe the Lord would have me…

  • Hazards Journey

    Hazards Journey

    The theology Pat embraced shattered when his parents divorced. Disillusioned by the teaching he had accepted…

  • The Star Maker

    The Star Maker

    His professors shook his faith, but the solid foundation of Christ proved stronger than the wisdom…