Earthy scents of sandalwood and spices wafted from the shelves. The heady odors clawed into her nostrils and down her throat. She coughed and blinked away tears blurring her view of the storage room. A fluorescent bulb flickered overhead, threatening to join its dead twin. Rory's voice echoed from the bend in…
Extended unemployment. Health issues. Relational stalemates. Sometimes life seems to mire us in a quicksand where our efforts sink in futility. We lose sight of dreams which once gleamed on the horizon. Mud seeps into our ears, muffling attempts at encouragement from those whose understanding we've begun to question. Doubts pull against…
For Divine Encouragement's book of the week, check out our featured guest post by Amarilys Gacio Rassler, anthology contributor. Discouraged? Need Rescue? 21 Days of Grace! Encouragement in 21 Days of Grace, offers rich truth within fiction, to encourage our hearts. An exciting journey takes us into the lives of characters in…
"Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story— those he redeemed from the hand of the foe" (Psalm 107:2). Facebook overflows with national headlines about politics and tragedies. Celebrity quotes buzz from Twitter as if it were a beaten wasp nest. Instagram, Periscope, and Pinterest offer the newest trends and…
A shimmering sari draped over the pulpit as the storyteller mesmerized her audience. She transported the listeners into a past era. A regal ballroom came alive. The mysterious sikh and his abrupt proposal wove enchantment and apprehension into the room's ambiance.Chivalrous adventures from childhood, tales of battlefront survival, and bittersweet love stories…
Amber, coral, and rosy rays glimmer along the horizon. The cerulean backsdrop deepens to brilliant sapphire hue as the day slips out of sight. Each sunset draws a fresh sigh, as I contemplate its reflection of divine grace.God designed our days' end with a visual poem of crimson-streaked light. Whatever befell you in…