by Merita Atherly Engen | Aug 1, 2017 | Giver, Good, Healer, Points of Light, Praiseworthy, Shining on God's Character
Oranges… I see. I feel. I taste…. Oranges as a creative writing prompt? I could turn this into a blog. I’ve needed to blog for months. Fallen way behind, doing other writing and editing and living. Blogs are important for writers to keep up. Mine is particularly...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Sep 18, 2014 | Giver, Points of Light, Praiseworthy, Shining on God's Character, Timely
(This story, shared after last Thursday’s blog, “Partial to Kids,” is a present day — as in last week — God-timed event. Thank you, Breta, for sharing. It’s been a crazy full week for me. I’ve been praying for a story or not,...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Jul 17, 2014 | Failings, God of Our Ultimates, Joyful, Points of Light, Praiseworthy, Shining on God's Character
“I want to praise you without restraint, but my joy has not yet been released. Why, God, Why?” Tears, the only evidence of release, flowed free and full like the words of her longing. “I sense my joy, deep down. What is keeping it there?” Beside her, two godly women...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Jun 19, 2014 | Faithful, God of Our Ultimates, Grief, In Sickness, Points of Light, Praiseworthy, Shining on God's Character, Survival, Timely
2009 August The red glow of Judie’s digital clock beside her bed read 1:00 AM. Thoughts tumbled around in her brain like shells in a rough surf. Keith’s rhythmic breathing told her he had finally drifted off. Only a few hours had passed since her husband had come home...
by Merita Atherly Engen | Jun 12, 2014 | Failings, Forgiving, God of Our Ultimates, Joyful, Points of Light, Praiseworthy, Relationships, Shining on God's Character
“When you’re up against a struggle that shatters all your dreams,”(click to listen) The lyrics drummed inside my head. Yep, many of my dreams have been shattered. I often feel overwhelmed. “Why don’t we keep a praise list,” the man I had idolized...
