FOLLOW THE TONGUE An old-timer up our way left the high school basketball game in a snowstorm. He took a wrong turn, then ended up in a town three hours south. For a man who lived only a few miles from the gym, that must have been quite a surprise. I didn’t say too much […]
Before You Confront Your Mate In growing friendship in marriage, you love one another enough to call each other to account. For instance, most rate pretty good to confront your mate in the physical realm. Your husband’s about to give a speech at the banquet. You notice he has a piece of huckleberry stuck in […]
5 Beans in a Wheel Safety We live in a safety first conscious society. We use seatbelts, air bags, smoke detectors, warning signs of all kinds, and lawn mowers that die when you turn loose of the handle. For the most part, these inventions improve our lives. We’re told its smart to take precautions rather […]
10 HOME FAITH TIPS by Stephen Bly In Mark 5:1-19, people from everywhere in the area came to see Legion, the once demon possessed man, now sane. They also heard about the swine full of devils that plunged down a mountainside and drowned. A lot of drama when Jesus arrives on the scene. Then Legion makes […]
A Cowboy’s All-Purpose Slicker Normally an old-time cowboy’s outfit ranked boring. Muddy boots, duckins for trousers, and off-white cotton shirt that turned gray with age did him fine. His bandanna started out quite colorful, but after a few weeks on the trail turned out grimy. Now, the one exception was his rain slicker he called […]
HOW CAN I EVER FORGIVE? by Author Stephen Bly True forgiveness takes divine assistance. If you can forgive without seeking God or down on your knees in prayer, it’s probably an insignificant thing. Real breaks in relationships require God’s help. You may feel overwhelmed. How can I ever forgive them or work this through? You […]
WHY IS FORGIVENESS IMPORTANT? Fill in the blanks. I still can’t forgive _____ for the time they _____. Does a name come to mind? If so, this message makes working on forgiveness important for you. Five Reasons To Forgive Forgiveness is important for the offender’s sake. In a marriage, it’s for your mate’s sake. God […]
When Those You Should Love Hurt You What was the last significant conflict you had with those you love, such as your mate or best friend? It might have been three years ago, last spring, or fifty minutes ago. After a talk I gave on the importance of forgiveness at Maranatha Bible & Missionary Conference […]
A Test of Character at the Grange We enjoyed another feast of a potluck down at the Grange. It’s not that women out here in the country were born better cooks than city gals. But I think the slower pace of life encourages making dishes from scratch. Fresh cream, butter, and white sugar haven’t been […]
Quick Change Tips by Stephen Bly Wanting quick change for others sometimes dominates our relationships. I don’t know about you, but I’m surrounded by imperfect people. My life would be so much better if only they’d straighten up. Here’s some tips to make that happen from Colossians 3:12-17.** How do you get others to change […]
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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