The Visitor Misses a Visit Chapter One - Wariness from the Warehouse Chicago, 2008 “What’s going on out there?” Connie Beatrice Wright set her computer case on the chair near her father’s desk. He rounded the desk and gave her a brief kiss on her temple. “They finally sold that tire graveyard next door. Summer … Continue reading Prequel Chapter 1
Lill Kohler
Christmas Thought
As we approach Christmas I think back to the era when Jesus was born. Times were rough. He was the light that shown in difficult times. The strange thing is that when Jesus ascended the storm worsened, yet for His followers He remained the light that shown in their days. His followers stood up to … Continue reading Christmas Thought
Author Newsletter
Well, I've joined the ranks of many writers and have started a newsletter. It will be a place where you can find out what's happening in my private life as well as on the writing front. If you would like to see what's the latest please subscribe to the newsletter. Currently, I add the emails … Continue reading Author Newsletter
Hiding in Plain Sight
It was a bright day as I rested on my patio. My focus was on the trees and the waving of the leaves in the breeze as wind gusts affected the calm that day. I was deep in thought when a bird flitting between branches crossed my focal point. I soon found myself following this … Continue reading Hiding in Plain Sight
What A Christmas Gift
When Jesus was born the Israelites knew that the Messiah was coming soon. "How did they know?," you may ask. Because even though there had been no word from God in 400 years, they had been given a timeline. The prophet Daniel told them when to expect the Messiah to arrive. (Daniel 9:24-27) The prophet … Continue reading What A Christmas Gift
Is Anyone Like Jonah?
The story of Jonah is known by churchgoers of all ages. A man of God was told to go to a city filled with people Jonah could not stand. I once heard that most Hebrews, along with Jonah, couldn't stand that place because the Assyrians living there would impale Hebrews, then hang those bodies at … Continue reading Is Anyone Like Jonah?
When You Die What Happens Next
That's a big question many have. And because they cannot answer it, they fear dying. When you think about it, it can be scary, losing everything we know and understand to something we don't. The anxiety over this loss is so great that people attempt to put off what essentially is a guaranteed future event. … Continue reading When You Die What Happens Next
Hiccups in Dwelling With God
The Lord continues to impress on me to dwell. To be honest, I thought I already did that. I feel His precious presence so much of my day. Anytime I speak his name, I feel Him. When I first started to sense His presence, I was afraid to move. I thought I might risk losing … Continue reading Hiccups in Dwelling With God
What does it Mean to Dwell?
The Lord has impressed on me to dwell. I looked up the definition. It means to live or stay; to linger over, emphasize or ponder in thought, speech or writing. The Hebrew word used in Psalm 91 for the word dwell translates to sit, sit down (as to judge in quiet), to be set, to … Continue reading What does it Mean to Dwell?
The Waiting Game
I don't know about you, but I'm not always very good about waiting. If I know something is going to happen, I want to see it or get started with it soon. I remember when I went for my licensure exam. I was ready to get the test going, but I had to wait for … Continue reading The Waiting Game
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