by Merita Atherly Engen | Feb 6, 2018 | Healer, Points of Light, Shining on God's Character, Teacher, Timely
If I had known all the arduous effort, attention to detail, and mind-and-heart-breaking labor my first literary work would take, I probably wouldn’t have started. It has been a labor of love from the first day, but I had no idea what a degree in creative writing...
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 | Aug 7, 2014 | God of Our Ultimates, Grief, Points of Light, Shining on God's Character, Timely
“Rosey can barely walk, Mom.” My sixteen year old son gently picked up his cat and carried her down the hall to her litter box. “Yesterday she seemed slower, but you’re right. She’s definitely struggling. She’s old, Son. Older than you.” We’ve known this day was...
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...
