“How long has this sat here?” Valerie asked, blowing dust off a red and green box. “Probably years. My parents weren’t big on decorating,” Hayden replied. He and Valerie were getting ready to spend their first holiday season at his parents’ old home. The house was a gift from them to the newlyweds since they ...

When I was growing up, we never went to the coast. We lived in an urban area, about an hour from the nearest shore. Back then, I didn’t yearn for its peace because I didn’t need it. Our concrete-jungle neighborhood offered places to play and a loving community. Years later, after I started dating my ...

You’re the only one who knows my heart better than me. You’re the only one that God knew my heart needed.You’re the one who I know is meant to dwell in my heart and soul and call it your forever home. You’re the only one who mirrors my soul and its spirit perfectly. A seam that ...

I have a horrible confession to make. I watch Hallmark movies when I need to have noise in the background. I know I could just put in headphones and listen to music, but when I’m home alone I try not to have headphones in my ears so no one can surprise me. I know the ...