Marcy

This story is by Renette Steele and was part of our 2018 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. What am I going to do? When did it come down to this choice? Lord help me. How did this happen? I jumped up from the waiting room chair and ran…

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The Empty Nest

This story is by Renette Steele and was part of our 2017 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. The Empty nest I sit in silence, staring out the big bay window. The spot I perch each morning with my coffee and Bible, praying for my family. In a few…

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Billings, Montana

This story is by Renette Steele and was part of our 2017 Fall Writing Contest. You can find all the writing contest stories here. Marybeth sat curled up, a view of the Colorado Rockies before her, she was ready to push the send button on this week’s blog post. A message flashed across the screen…

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Dismantled Grace

This story is by Renette Steele and was part of our 2017 Spring Writing Contest. You can find all the Spring Writing Contest stories here. Dismantled Grace Body parts are scattered about the house like a disjointed scarecrow. While hurrying out the door, I’m ambushed. At least that is how I see it. My name…

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Virtual Lesson

This story is by Renette Steele and was part of our 2016 Winter Writing Contest. You can find all the Winter Writing Contest stories here. “The meltdown started this morning with the snowsuit. I promised Janessa if she’d talk to you, Dr. Parker, we’d go to the park, build a snowman, make snow angels, and…

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SCARs

by Renette Steele  Words from others were like knifes to my heart and could send me running for cover in an instant. “You were with him when it happened. …. Weren’t you? A simple question, a statement really, but it ripped through me just the same. Like a knife stabbing and twisting over and over again. When…

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