Friendship Stew at The Shepherds Cafe
Elijah set his phone down and said it plain: “Friendship has ingredients. And most people want the meal without paying for the groceries.”
Mothers Are Not Replaceable
“Elijah didn’t speak in slogans. “We’re going to pray for local, state, and federal authorities,” he said, “because God uses people, and people need wisdom when the trail is cold and the stakes are high.”
When Prayer Felt Like a Door
“The back corner of The Shepherds Cafe had a small half-wall and a couple of worn booths that felt tucked away on purpose.”
The Empty Chair and the Lost Boy
Barbara’s eyes narrowed. “People will turn this into entertainment—argue online, pick sides, forget there’s a real child with a real soul.”