The literal answer to that would be Adam and Eve. They raised Cain - as well as his brother Abel. I've heard their story for what has seemed a thousand times but this week challenged my previous conclusions. If you're not familiar with the story in Genesis 4, it's the telling of the first murder.... Continue Reading →
Holding the address book I'd found in Mom's things, I dialed her number. As I listened to the ringing, I couldn't decide if I hoped she'd answer or if it would be a relief to just leave a message. A tinny voice told me I'd reached a certain number and kindly asked me to leave... Continue Reading →
I'd been there since Saturday and it was now the following Thursday. My sister and her husband left Monday to return to their jobs. My husband and children left Tuesday - jobs and virtual school couldn't wait any longer. The day before, Wednesday, it was just her and me as she got to see Jesus... Continue Reading →
I ran to find my phone as the ringing continued. Turning it over, I saw her name and number. Answering it would cost an hour of something else getting done, but I quickly shoved the irritation aside and slipped a smile into my voice... "Hey Mom! How are you?" She'd been calling less randomly and... Continue Reading →
From the Back Cover Once held captive and tortured on a mysterious mountain, Dan was lucky to have made it out alive. But freedom comes at a cost. Left with little memory of the horrific ordeal, Dan can recall one thing - his escape meant leaving his brother behind. With each day that passes, Dan... Continue Reading →
