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Purest Fiction: She Could Write Here

February 7, 2020Heidi KortmanFiction for Fridaypart Nine, Purest Fiction, serial, short story1 Comment

Purest Fiction: She Could Write Here

When the doors closed at ten, the refugee writer had no appetite.
The waste of food appalled her. The slop bin on her cart swam with flat soda, cold coffee, strands of spaghetti, and cigarette ashes. So many customers chose the triple bacon cheeseburger the author was sure the odor in the apartment stairwell would be a living, breathing thing.
“Hey, bus girl, ya did a good job tonight.” Mavis nodded as she swiped the day’s entries from the chalkboard. “I never did hear your name. Did Bill give you your share of his tips?”

Be Thankful for God’s Faithfulness

February 6, 2020Heidi KortmanThursday ThanksThankful for faithfulness, trustworthy, worship6 Comments

Let’s take some of our time today to be thankful for God’s faithfulness. It is so much a part of God’s character that when speaking to Moses, God defines himself by it. “And he passed in front of Moses, proclaiming, ‘The Lord, the Lord, the compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, abounding in love and

The Holy Spirit’s Seventh Gift is Faithfulness

February 4, 2020Heidi KortmanTuesday TellsFaithfulness, Holy Spirit, seventh gift3 Comments

The Holy Spirit’s seventh gift is faithfulness. Scripture frequently pairs it with Love, which makes sense to those of you reading this who have or have had strong marriages. The definitions Websters Dictionary gives faithfulness mix qualities that might be divided between God, and people. The dictionary classifies its first definition, full of faith, as

A Rare Vlog Appearance with Meshea Crysup

February 3, 2020Heidi KortmanRare vlog appearanceHeartland Treasures Anthology, interview, Vlog2 Comments

Video Link This is a rare vlog appearance with Meshea Crysup, the woman who got me back into writing after I graduated from Calvin College, now Calvin University. We reminisce a bit, and chat about a new anthology, Heartland Treasures, to which I am a contributor. You’ll find a link to purchase Heartland Treasures on

What’s in this Box I’ve Found?

February 2, 2020Heidi KortmanBook Revealbook reveal, Book-ies, Harvest Treasures delivery4 Comments

What’s in this box I’ve found? I wasn’t expecting a delivery until later tomorrow. I’ve returned from church to find the dear Amazon delivery chap has set it up against my door, right where I need to drive the walker. Cardboard has a surprising amount of friction against carpet. What’s in this Box I’ve

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Monthly Archives: February 2020

Purest Fiction: She Could Write Here

Be Thankful for God’s Faithfulness

The Holy Spirit’s Seventh Gift is Faithfulness

A Rare Vlog Appearance with Meshea Crysup

What’s in this Box I’ve Found?