Resolving Conflict in 7 Biblical Steps by guest blogger Susan K. Stewart A recent undercurrent of discontent infected our congregation. I’d developed a terrible attitude about the situation, and I sat trying to be attentive for the sermon titled: Resolution: The Mathew Solution. My frame of mind caused me to miss the solution to resolving conflict. During […]
Dealing with Caregiver Guilt by guest blogger Dr. Linda Cobourn “I’m rubber, you’re glue, whatever you say bounces off me and sticks to you.” My father-in-law blamed me. Unreasonable, hurled out of frustration while we stood in the trauma unit, his words hurt as we waited to see if my husband would survive. The beginning of […]
Western Author Stephen Bly Talks Movies The main drawback to some western movies is what I call “Shane’s Disease.” This is a cinematic illness that’s not just common to western movies … and it’s non-fatal. However, it weakens a tad an otherwise decent movie. For instance, in a couple different scenes of one of Tom Selleck’s […]
Cancer: A Word that Strikes Terror by Ovarian Cancer Survivor Joanie Shawhan Are there certain words that trigger pressure in your chest or tightness in your throat? For me, that word is cancer. I am an ovarian cancer survivor. My Ovarian Cancer Survivor Story During the summer of 2006, Every time I had another bout of nausea, I […]
7 Tips for Handling Anxiety by guest blogger Dr. Michelle Bengtson Worry, fear, and handling anxiety are epidemic problems. Anxiety disorders are the most common class of mental health disorders.[i] Starting in Genesis, Adam and Eve developed an unhealthy fear of God, prompting them to hide in the garden after realizing their nakedness. God commands us […]
Honoring Unborn by Dana Bridges Stout “You want me to what?” I said as my defenses exploded in anger. “No way, no how! I purposely never wanted to do that because I knew it would be too painful, too real.” My Abortion Recovery Bible study facilitator assigned us for an honoring unborn ceremony, to name our […]
Fall Kickoff Article by Guest Author Gail Goolsby Goodbye to lazy days of summer and vacation leisure. Hello to set schedules for kids and adults. Time for school and daily routines. Fall kickoff is here. Freshly sharpen pencils. New clothes and un-scuff the shoes. Sports teams with unblemished records. Blank report cards ready to register […]
One Step Over the Border Cowboy Romance Comedy by Stephen Bly Limited Time Special! .99 cents (plus p&h) “Have you seen my Juanita?” That’s what rodeo cowboy Hap Bowman asks from Wyoming to the Mexican border. His rodeo partner, Laramie Majors, joins him in this comedy cowboy romance search. Hap becomes obsessed to find his […]
5 Reasons I Needed Fantastic Fiction Retreat After more than 120 published books–Stephen’s, mine, and ours–why would I need a fiction retreat? That’s what several folks asked me last weekend. A dozen fledgling as well as a few established writers attended the first annual Fantastic Fiction Retreat. Here’s why it was so important to me. […]
OLD WEST SAYINGS – A Wink and Nod by Stephen Bly One of the Old West sayings went, “A wink is as good as a nod to a blind mule.” In other words, if the mule is blind, no amount of motion would motivate him. You could stomp, wave your hands, flap your hat, or kick […]
In the frame short story in this anthology, Ben and Marnie Pearson never intended to start a jewelry collection. But when they were given a box of leftover jewelry at an estate sale, they were intrigued by the colorful contents . . .
The sparkling jewels featured in this collection may have been passed down through generations or discovered accidentally, but each has its own unique short story. From diamonds to emeralds, opals to rubies, these stones have witnessed it all.
Here in The Jeweler's Heart are their fascinating tales told by seventeen of the talented novel writers of ChiLibris. For fans of inspirational fiction and heartwarming tales, The Jeweler's Heart is a treasure.
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