As an author, she focuses on Celtic and ocean themes for her mysterious, adventure-filled romances. But then, you NEVER know what might arise on the high seas…
Heidi Kortman’s published work features an eclectic mix of devotionals, short stories, flash fiction, and poetry. Her subject matter ranges from science fiction to everyday life and mixes the spiritual with the practical and mundane.
The Gardens of Digby Green: Estimating Time “Yes! When I arrived, well after business hours, the lights were on, the front door, cash register, and back door were wide open, and…” “Give me the address, please.” Ray recited it, and restrained himself from pounding on the paper-strewn desk top. “Wait there. A detective will
A Thankful to Give Story Today’s blog post is “a thankful to give story” for this Thursday. As believers it should be overwhelmingly simple to recount times when we were thankful to give. This is one of mine. Besides my own nieces and nephews, who are dear to my heart, I’m also blessed to know
Do You Giggle While You Give? Giving is a gift of opportunity from God. Do you giggle while you give? I’m not talking about the times you’ve engineered a white elephant gag gift for a relative at a holiday party. Though the reaction when your very proper maiden aunt opens a box explosively stuffed with
The Gardens of Digby Green: On the Premises Her restored 1964 Chrysler Imperial, red as its namesake flower, sat in pooled light from a lamp post. Ray jogged to the vehicle. She’d made at least one delivery today, because the white leather upholstery on the back seat was protected by plastic. “Rose! Rose, where
Give Thanks for Those Who’ve Encouraged Us Since Thursdays are ‘thanks’ days, let’s give thanks for those who’ve encouraged us. When possible, it’s best to do this face-to-face, because expressing thanks encourages them. That’s fair, I believe. Reciprocating encouragement will spark other great things. How? Aside from being face-to-face, how we choose to give thanks
Encouragement is an Essential Gift Every Day Encouragement is an essential gift every day. There may have been more than a few of you who’ve been thinking: “When is Heidi going to get practical with this nearly never-ending gift list?” Today, Tuesday July 7, is one of those days. Encouragement is an essential gift every
The Gardens of Digby Green: Open “Roseland Community Hospital, how may I direct your call?” “My name is Ray Wilkinson. Has my wife Rose been admitted?” “Let me check…” Ray heard the clicking of a keyboard. Then the desk clerk’s voice came through“No one named Rose Wilkinson has been admitted today.” Ray forced his
An Opportunity for Feedback on Theme This blog theme is about God’s gifts and call being irrevocable. Tuesday’s post wasn’t specifically about one gift. So, today, I’d like to offer you an opportunity for feedback via the blog comments feature. Please tell me something about these things: What is a gift/talent/interest that God has given
God’s Gifts Are Not Only for Administration Guess what? God’s gifts are not only for administration. Isn’t that a relief? Since He knows and has planned every moment of our lives, the Holy Spirit equips us uniquely to be effective members of God’s kingdom. This doesn’t mean that developing and properly using that primary Spirit-chosen
The Gardens of Digby Green: This Mailbox Frank closed the lid over the last third of a pizza and carried the box from the hearth to the kitchen counter, while the city clerk gathered empty bottles. Ray didn’t so much as blink. Someone was shaking him by the shoulder. Ray focused. “Do you want
