My week had been a nightmare. Between sickness spreading, friends in the hospital, funerals, gloomy weather, and appointments, it felt like nothing good was happening. I was also nearing the end of a fun online writing program, which meant that week I’d have to say goodbye to my new friends and go back to writing whenever I wasn’t busy – which lately, wasn’t often. More than that, I felt like God wasn’t answering any of my prayers. From the beginning of November, I’d been pra

“Could you please repeat the question?” Her voice was barely above a whisper. He leaned forward, his silhouette illuminated by the red lights behind him – the only light source in the room. “What is the FDIC?” She struggled to keep her breathing steady. Out of her peripheral vision, she noticed a sign to her left. Red letters illuminated the message WE WILL FIND YOU OUT. No , she reminded herself as her heart rate sped up. Stay confident. Don’t let them get to you. You ca

Written November 2, 2024 Dear Marlow, I am finally here at the King’s castle. Marlow, you have to come here – its majesty and splendor is breathtaking beyond imagination! The trek here was long, rocky, and hard. My legs burned, my feet blistered, and my throat was sore from ragged breathing. But it is all worth it now – and the King Himself was helping me all along. He came to my city, to invite us to follow Him. He said He would save us from all of the hurt and pain that we