Madelene Lopez

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We Were Never Meant to Stand Alone
Mom and I were parked in the driveway of Dad’s workplace waiting for him, our vision blurred by the pouring rain. Eager to go home and hungry after a long day at work, I turned toward the back seat to
Zero Cavities
Two of my greatest talents as a kid were earning good grades in school and collecting candy at birthday parties. Every birthday party I went to, I’d give my mom two bags to hold: my party bag and a bag of
Pursuit
My Saturday mornings are usually filled with chores, while the afternoons are a time to relax. However, this one Saturday afternoon took a huge turn. My dad had decided to take our small family dog Peepo to the farm
Sheltered
I did some research and found that small sizes are associated with fearfulness. No wonder when my tiny dog Peepo sees a frog, he growls right at it but scurries quickly behind my legs when the frog pounces back.
Forgiving Father
“You have to taste my mud soup!” I shouted to my father as we drove home one day after school. When we arrived home, I hopped out of the car, grabbed all the utensils I needed, and ran to the door heading to the
Always a Way Out
It was the end of a long week of pouring rain and the cold weather settling in. I fantasised kicking back in comfortable pyjamas and warm socks, reading a good book and drinking a warm cup of tea. When I
In The Word with Madelene Lopez
This week, we continue our In The Word series with the complete collection of devotionals and stories by Madelene Lopez. We pray her writing will greatly encourage and bless you.