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“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Even in the quietest town, pain can hide behind a smile.
In Havenbrook, life moves at a gentle rhythm: ice cream socials, Sunday picnics, candlelight on Christmas Eve. But behind the porch swings, Elise Carter is barely holding on.
A single mom stretched thin, Elise does everything she can for her young son while carrying a grief she never talks about. On a night like any other, she reaches the end of herself, and finds something sacred waiting in the stillness.
A tender, faith-filled story for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, unseen or not enough. It's a reminder that even when nothing around us changes, God is near.
Inside you'll find:
A complete short story set in Havenbrook, a small town where ordinary people meet God in ordinary moments
Who it's for: anyone in a hard season who needs a quiet reminder of God's presence; a lovely gift for a weary friend or single parent.
Details: 12-page PDF, instant download. Read it in one sitting with a cup of tea.
Another story from Havenbrook: This Time, He Stayed.
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
Even in the quietest town, pain can hide behind a smile.
In Havenbrook, life moves at a gentle rhythm: ice cream socials, Sunday picnics, candlelight on Christmas Eve. But behind the porch swings, Elise Carter is barely holding on.
A single mom stretched thin, Elise does everything she can for her young son while carrying a grief she never talks about. On a night like any other, she reaches the end of herself, and finds something sacred waiting in the stillness.
A tender, faith-filled story for anyone who has ever felt overwhelmed, unseen or not enough. It's a reminder that even when nothing around us changes, God is near.
Inside you'll find:
A complete short story set in Havenbrook, a small town where ordinary people meet God in ordinary moments
Who it's for: anyone in a hard season who needs a quiet reminder of God's presence; a lovely gift for a weary friend or single parent.
Details: 12-page PDF, instant download. Read it in one sitting with a cup of tea.
Another story from Havenbrook: This Time, He Stayed.
