Retta felt her thigh muscles burn as she pushed her lace-up, high-top shoes into the dirt. First Joslyn, then Christen fell back. Soon she could see neither. “Don’t turn around and look. I know I can win. I have fast legs and am not fat, Travis Lott. Just have strong bones.” The pale blue prairie […]
Hoolihan Roping Trick by western author Stephen Bly I never laid any claim to being a roper, but I do enjoy tossing a loop now and then. One thing you learn right away. There are different types of throws to lasso a critter. One of the slickest is what old timers call the hoolihan. Most […]
The Lord Our Shepherd Led Her Out of a Deep Pit Sheep are mentioned in the Bible more than any other animal. Symbolically, they refer to God’s people. All the sheep that belong to the Lord our Shepherd are of one flock. God has many names. Each one describes an attribute of His character. A […]
Have You Ever Been Hornswoggled? The man who called me on the phone sounded friendly, maybe too much so. It was the old, “Hi, Stephen, how you doin’? How’s everything in Idaho? The weather treatin’ you and the ranchers right? Know you aren’t thinkin’ about the busy fall yet, but I ran across a deal […]
See How They Run Look up! Look up to the left. There’s Noah … he ran a rough race. He faced a crowd of ridicule. He ran his race almost alone. Are you running alone? Look up to brother Noah. I can hear him say, “Stick with it. Don’t give up. It’s worth it.” Look to […]
The National Finals Rodeo resembles The World Series or the Super Bowl. The very best cowboys and cowgirls in the world converge in Las Vegas every December to compete for millions in prize money. Not only can you watch superior rodeo athletes, but also the top bucking stock. Every bareback horse, saddle bronc, and bull […]
HELPS ON THE FAMILY LIFE TRAIL We all need trail tips now and then. Being a parent is more than rushing around in a frenzy of work. Or earning the money. Good dads take time to know themselves, their wives, and especially their children. We want to be good dads, but sometimes we run out […]
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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