JOSHUA’S WISE SAYINGS What’s the best advice you ever got? People out west tended to always be willing to offer wise sayings, to give you their two cents. A saying “wise as an owl” comes to mind from advice I’ve been given over the years. My Grandad used to tell me, “A wink is as […]
Save Your Family. Get a Jesus Heart. Is your family full of stress? Is there one member in particular who drives you crazy? Have you been praying for God to change them? Here’s a secret. If you’re concerned about family peace, happiness, and wholeness, start with a good foundation. Redesign your heart into a Jesus […]
Quick Ways to Improve Your Marriage For both husband and wife, here are some of my quick ideas that may stir up more of your own too. Quick Ways to Impress Your Wife These easy, quick tips will really impress her. Next time you’re in the presence of both her mother and your wife, speak […]
Finding Another Way to Say “I Love You” Some people say, “I love you” a lot. That’s how they express and want to receive love. If you’re like that and your mate rarely says the words, you probably spend a lot of time wondering, “Do you really love me?” Because you want to hear those […]
SIX WAYS TO BE YOUR MATE’S BEST FRIEND BY STEPHEN BLY I remember the first time I met my future best friend. She had long, brown, shiny hair; big smile; and lips that reminded me of a movie star. At thirteen-years-old in 1958, she seemed to always be chomping gum. I didn’t talk to her […]
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 […]
Our Two Alarm Marriage by Stephen Bly We were a two alarm clock couple. It took at least one love alarm to get us up and going every morning. Depending on the season of the year, my alarm would go off between 4:30 and 5:00 a.m. I’d fumble in the dark to find the switch […]
You’ve Got Unique Kids I’m often asked, “How many children do you have?” And sometimes I reply, “I have one Russell, one Michael, and one Aaron.” It would be simpler to say, “I have three boys.” But that kind of statement lumps them into the same cookie cutter mold. And I’ve got unique kids. They’re […]
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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