The Stir Beneath the Still
Short StoriesShe chuckled, turned away from the window and took a deep breath. With that breath came a vivid image of a hotel cabin with only one man in it.
She chuckled, turned away from the window and took a deep breath. With that breath came a vivid image of a hotel cabin with only one man in it.
As he took in the ambiance of the environment, his thoughts strayed to her and he closed his eyes. He would give anything to see her again.
We think we have more time than we do. We check the clock, glance at the sky, and assume we’re in control. But time has a way of slipping through the smallest cracks.
In all the discourses he had with his friends, Job never accused Satan of afflicting him. In fact, Job didn’t accuse God of afflicting him either.
We should have left about an hour ago to resume our normal lives, but… There in the bathroom, as our bodies rubbed against each other, we kissed, and we touched, and we couldn’t resist the urge and started the second round against the walls of the bathroom.
Desire quickly overtook the shock of her kiss, and Randy held her as he poured all the seven days of his daydreams into her. This wasn’t why he came, but why couldn’t he have it all? He returned her kiss with equal fire.
While these women are often seen as cautionary figures, a closer look at their lives reveals three timeless principles of influence that shaped their relationships and ultimately ensured their words were heeded—even to the destruction of their men.
We do not know from scripture when Judas began to follow Jesus. However, we are certain that Judas Iscariot was there while Jesus performed so many miracles. He saw Jesus walk on water toward them, witnessed the resurrection of Lazarus, and had even seen Jesus disappear on two occasions. Judas had heard Jesus talk about himself as the Son of God and coming straight from heaven. He believed Jesus was capable of anything and everything.
As mothers, we carry the seed of the next generation and nurture it to fruition for the benefit of all and sundry. Don’t downplay your importance in the life and destiny of your child and the community as a whole.
This highway called marriage is uncharted for every couple. No matter how well-equipped you are with prayers and advice for the journey, nothing prepares you adequately for the bumps and sharp curves that you encounter on the road.