Hope Bowman believes God is punishing her for giving up her
firstborn son when she was a teenager. She's hidden this
past from her husband, who is thankful for their daughters
but longs for a son. Hope prays desperately, but the son God
sends isn't a new pregnancy. It's the fifteen–year–old boy
she gave away years ago.
"Always His Providence" by Ruth Reid
Widow Rosa Hostetler has one month to pay her delinquent
taxes before the county auctions her farm. She's prepared to
sell whatever is necessary to pay the lien, but she isn't
willing to request money from the community's widow fund.
She's embarrassed and refuses to admit she needs help. Rosa
depends on income from selling eggs, but when that income is
threatened, only a miracle can help Rosa accept the kindness
of a neighbor.
"Always Beautiful" by Beth Wiseman
Becky Byler is eighteen and obese. As she continues to grow,
so does her despair. Having lost all hope, she considers
taking her life, even though it goes against her beliefs.
Standing before rushing water, unable to swim, Becky begs
God for a miracle. Two months pass and Becky has
miraculously lost over a hundred pounds. But does Becky like
the person she has become? Could it be this weight loss
isn't at all the miracle she thinks it is?
And make a batch of
my favorite Christmas Sugar Cookies for your loved ones:
½ cup butter
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 ¼ cups flour, sifted
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. baking soda
¾ tsp. baking powder
Thoroughly cream together the butter and sugar. Add the
egg and vanilla and beat again well. Sift together the
flour, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Mix together
thoroughly and chill at least 2-3 hours.
On a lightly a lightly floured surface, roll out dough 1/8
inch thick and then cut into desired shapes. Bake at 325
degrees for about 8-10 minutes. If your oven is too hot,
even just a little, the cookies will brown too quickly
around the edges. Cool completely and then frost as desired.
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