This heart-stirring short story follows the quiet journey of Kyle Bennett, a father, a widower, and a man of fading faith. Every Sunday, he drops his daughter off at church but never stays—until one morning, something shifts. Through grief, memory, a conversation in a diner, and the innocent hope of a child, Kyle begins to find his way back to the God he thought had walked away.
This PDF includes:
The complete short story This Time, He Stayed
Reflective Scripture section with compassionate, plain-language context
A 7-Day Companion Devotional & Journal Guide
Emotional visuals that bring key moments to life
Whether you’re carrying the weight of loss yourself or know someone who is, this story is a quiet call back to the heart—an invitation to stay, to remember, and to rediscover God’s steady presence. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to come home.
This heart-stirring short story follows the quiet journey of Kyle Bennett, a father, a widower, and a man of fading faith. Every Sunday, he drops his daughter off at church but never stays—until one morning, something shifts. Through grief, memory, a conversation in a diner, and the innocent hope of a child, Kyle begins to find his way back to the God he thought had walked away.
This PDF includes:
The complete short story This Time, He Stayed
Reflective Scripture section with compassionate, plain-language context
A 7-Day Companion Devotional & Journal Guide
Emotional visuals that bring key moments to life
Whether you’re carrying the weight of loss yourself or know someone who is, this story is a quiet call back to the heart—an invitation to stay, to remember, and to rediscover God’s steady presence. It’s a reminder that it’s never too late to come home.
