The Miner, the Preacher, and the Outlaws

Four men, one storm, and a night when eternity hangs in the balance.

My Best Thanksgiving

Looking back to when he was eleven, Ray recounts his most memorable Thanksgiving.

Preparing for any trip with a family of nine isn’t always easy. Getting on the road is hard enough, but when the trip is delayed by first one thing and then another, the family starts to wonder if the trip will ever end. Will the memories Ray holds on to be good or difficult?

A Slip on the Ice

Slippery steps aren’t the only obstacle facing Mr. Trenton Ashwell one winter afternoon. When a young stranger stops to help, his name looses a flood of memories. Was Mr. Ashwell’s slip an accident or an answer to prayer?

Hurray for Newsy Jones

Newsy Jones may be small and quiet, but he won’t let that stop him from pursuing the truth. When two newcomers to Little Silverton are accused of a crime, can Newsy find the evidence to prove them innocent?

To Give Hope

Clara Stillman is asked to compose a new song for her grandpa’s quartet but struggles to put a single note on paper. Can she move beyond her inner turmoil? Will she be able to write something that gives hope?

What’s Wrong with Caleb?

Something is obviously wrong. Caleb can’t seem to focus on anything, and acts paranoid at the slightest thing. Will his cousin, Robert, be able to find out the cause of his trouble? Or will he have to call for backup?

Cookies
(Ria and the Gang)

It’s not every day that Ria Mitchell can think of a way to tease her brothers and cousins, but when she is left home alone with freshly baked cookies, she has an idea that she can’t resist.

Toothpaste Trouble

Do legos and toothpaste mix?
Jerry and Jamie find out in this humorous short story.
But before you read it, promise me that you won’t try this at home.

Thank You

A short Memorial Day story.

A Good Summer

Mystery shimmers in the summer air…

Mr. and Mrs. Cutlass are anticipating a hot, dull summer on the ranch, but when their niece and nephew arrive from the city with a young guest, all fear of dullness evaporates. The children are charmed with ranch life and intrigued by the mysterious recurring puddle under the pump and some strange findings in the hayloft. Will they discover a friend or an enemy at the end of the trail?

Wonderful Peace

Could an old, familiar hymn light the way to home and rest?

Arthur Fowler has finally found the answers to the questions that drove him west twelve years ago, but new obstacles lie in his path. Will his wounded leg hold for the long journey home? Will his family still be there when he reaches it? And what will they say to the return of their long-lost prodigal? As he nears the end of his quest, Arthur finds hope in his mother’s favorite hymn and the promises it contains.

Fitting In

Newly married, Elizabeth Leffler moves with her husband to his farm in the foothills of the western mountains. Eager to be a part of the town and community, she is disappointed by the cool welcome she receives. In her eagerness to fit in and find a place for herself, Elizabeth does the unthinkable.

A New Life

“Faithful is He that promised.” Mary Louise McKinley clings to that promise as January brings the start of a new life to her.

Forget Not

Kevin and Carlee are at odds. Something is wrong between them. Will their day together be spoiled, or can an elderly friend’s accident save the day?

Winter is Past

Cloudy, dreary day. Will spring ever come? Mrs. Wilkinson and her granddaughter find spring in a basket of daffodils. But what will they do with them?

Happy Day

Rinnah and her daddy have always done just fine alone together. Then a new friend enters their life, and Rinnah begins to make some important discoveries. Join young Rinnah as she records in her diary the events leading up to the happiest day of her life.

Even the Beasts

Few decorations adorn Miss Molly’s house this season, and the only carols sung come from the radio. But when a red pickup truck stops before her house, will Miss Molly Kennedy find a new reason to celebrate Christmas?

His Mighty Acts

With the second World War still raging, Mrs. Lydia Newham plans to spend her anniversary alone. But her son, James, has other plans. So does someone higher up.

Honor All Men

Devin Moreland doesn’t smile. Why should he when he home has been vandalized? Things change, however, when Sergeant Sinclair steps in with a 4th of July celebration to remember.

The Way to Go

On his mother’s advice, Hugh joins a hiking trip into the mountains. Seeking direction for his life, he has no idea how the trip could possibly show him the way to go.

Faithful

When young Bobby Nicholson’s new puppy lives up to his name, it causes quite a stir in their little country church–in more ways than one!

Give Attendance

Harvey wasn’t interested in books and didn’t read anymore, so inheriting a library from his great uncle was definitely not a dream come true. His only desire was to get rid of it quickly–until a rainy afternoon exploring his uncle’s apartment made him reconsider.

Heritage of Praise

With the loss of her mother just before Thanksgiving, Marilyn feels anything but in a grateful mood. But a visit to Grandma’s attic brings to life a tradition long forgotten. Will this be enough to turn tears into praise?