Grandpa's Heart

A son mistakenly thinks his father has fallen for a scam. This story shows that the old man is more on the ball than anyone thought.

Sharing our lives comes with consequences. Do we take our commitments as seriously as we should, or are they simply child's play?

Challenges of rumors and indiscretions come between a couple engaged to be married. Sound familiar?

He saw the past, who knew that the One in the tent could offer hope for the future?

Waiting for a son to return from a military overseas tour, we count the months - the weeks - the days until we again hold him close.

How important is it to be able to see that which is hidden? As the elevator doors closed with our grandson alone inside, panic consumed us. A mad dash to find him was the only thing I could do.

A bonding experience between a 73-year-old and his grandson will touch your heart.

Are you aware when the Spirit nudges you to action? A story of a quiet nagging to do something that did not make sense until I followed his urging.

When I attended a local writers' conference, I was pleasantly surprised as an agent reached out and touched my heart.

A mother's commitment to prayer for her daughter brings her home, along with a small package. Their lives would never be the same.

Miscommunication abounds when family members listen with the baggage of years gone by. For the best results, speak gently and carry no stick.

Writers are so hopeful that editors will help them. The truth is not what writers expect, but it is what they get.

My father's Bible still bears his fingerprints, many years after he moved on to Heaven. He was the best daddy I have ever known.

Our manuscripts are like dragons when we begin the process of editing. We rewrite, add and cut words here and there while the dragon sneers at us.

Sometimes we are our own biggest obstacle to getting our writing done. How many things can we find to do instead?

When the children attend the library for "The Reader" they must follow the rules in place.

The reading of a will changed a man forever. Was he crazy? Was it even his fault?

A twelve-year-old's decision impacts his father for a lifetime.

We all thought he was unreachable. But, he surprised us with the depth of his human emotions.

Misbehaving at school will likely bring reprisals from the Sisters. However, boys will be boys.

When a life's secret comes to light at the funeral, a man's memory is tainted. His longtime friends react in a less-than Christian-like manner.

Sometimes things just don't turn out like we plan. Surprises might be around the next corner.

A speech delay earned me the name Baba. But when my grandson entered kindergarten, that all changed, much to my personal dismay.

Many writers find themselves frustrated by the lack of personalization of the dreaded rejection letter.

Grandpas add more to grandchildrens' lives than they probably realize. It's all about attitude and behavior.

We need to be so careful how we behave, not only around our grandchildren, but around anyone else. We are commanded to love our neighbor as ourselves. Loosely translated: Be Nice.

Considering the sacrifice of our Savior, getting stuck while taking down the tree is inconsequential.

Sometimes my grandchildren see things much clearer than these old grandpa eyes. I learn so much from them.

These men do a job others would never take on, are they invisible to you?

Sometimes what we see in our future is not what God plans. Looking back, the fork in the road turns out to be the pivotal point in our life for Christ.

When a woman is too tired to drive she crosses the yellow line. She passed out just as she saw the tree...

Christmas traditions include purple ornaments and ribbons. Why does a family go against the tide of red and green decorations?

Halloween boys misbehave - but their father steps in to make sure they pay for their misdeeds.

Does the young man in the muscle car aim to harm the homeless woman? Sometimes the Spirit reaches us through unbelievable means.

Whenever the back stew pot was removed from its place on top of the refrigerator it meant one of two family gatherings was being prepared.

It is hard to tell how blessings will appear in our lives. Celebrate our differences, after all, God made us the way we are.