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Galaxy Maker and Father | The Ruby Stories

on October 10, 2022October 10, 20228 Comments on Galaxy Maker and Father | The Ruby Stories

     “Are you ready?” Ruby looked across the living room at Jasper and Amber who both had their notebooks open on their laps.      Mica was digging through his pencil box, but after a moment he held up his eraser. “Ready.”      Ruby tapped the corner of …

Free Indeed | The Ruby Stories

on July 4, 2022July 13, 20222 Comments on Free Indeed | The Ruby Stories

     Mr. Randall lifted the lid of the grill and began to place frozen hamburger patties on the grates. The hot grate sizzled and smoked. After each patty was in place, he closed the lid and took a seat in a camp chair.      Closing the door to …

Clean Hands - Pure Heart, hands being washed in sink

Clean Hands, Pure Heart, Or Not? | The Ruby Stories

on June 13, 2022June 19, 20224 Comments on Clean Hands, Pure Heart, Or Not? | The Ruby Stories

     Ruby signed her name to the bottom of the letter with a flourish, dropped her pen on the desk, and flexed her stiff hand. What next? She reached across the desk and drew her open planner toward her. Oh yeah. I still have to fertilize the flowers.   …

One in a Million | The Ruby Stories

on May 9, 2022May 28, 20224 Comments on One in a Million | The Ruby Stories

     There are so many people in the world. This was the thought Ruby had as she looked around from her seat on a bench in the grocery store. She was waiting for her mom to finish shopping, passing the time by watching the people come and go.   …

Signed. Sealed. Delivered. Fountain pen, stationary, and purple flowers

A Letter Sent is Stationary Saved | The Ruby Stories

on April 11, 2022April 12, 2022Leave a Comment on A Letter Sent is Stationary Saved | The Ruby Stories

     Ruby stretched out full length on the couch and let out a sigh of contented coziness. She opened the book she was in the middle of and eagerly began to read. About halfway through the chapter, she looked up when Amber came into the room. Amber was carrying …

Answering the Tags

Ruby Interviews Bethany | The Ruby Stories

on March 14, 2022March 12, 2022Leave a Comment on Ruby Interviews Bethany | The Ruby Stories

     It’s a special day here on the blog! Bethany was tagged by her friend Alyssa, who blogs at Seeking The Timeless Anchor. Bethany wanted me (Ruby) to conduct the interview with her, and I was happy to oblige. So, let’s get past the preliminaries and get started! Rules …

Love Your Brother Plate of desserts with pink roses

Peanut Butter Love | The Ruby Stories

on February 14, 2022February 11, 20226 Comments on Peanut Butter Love | The Ruby Stories

     “Okay, y’all.” Sterling stood up off the couch and snapped his book shut. “Mom wants us to get the living room straightened up this afternoon. We should go ahead and start so we can have it done by the time she wakes up from her nap.”     …

One-Sentence Stories

Ruby Writes a Tag For Me | The Ruby Stories

on January 17, 2022February 4, 20225 Comments on Ruby Writes a Tag For Me | The Ruby Stories

     I was tagged recently, and I decided to do something a little bit different. The tag is combined with our monthly Ruby story. That way, I was able to get Ruby to help me with the writing! I hope you enjoy what she had to say. Rules Thank …

Christmas Rewards Baby booties and winter decor

Christmas Eve Under the Lights | The Ruby Stories

on December 20, 2021February 4, 20222 Comments on Christmas Eve Under the Lights | The Ruby Stories

     This is the second part of the story,  M&M Cookies for Rhoda. If you haven’t read that story, start there!      “Look at me! I look like a princess.” Rhoda Marshall twirled around, her pink gauze skirt ballooning as she went.      Ruby Randall laughed. “How …

M&M Cookies for Rhoda | The Ruby Stories

on November 22, 2021February 7, 20222 Comments on M&M Cookies for Rhoda | The Ruby Stories

      “Oh, I just don’t know what to do.”  Ruby Randall spoke the words aloud to herself, going into her bedroom and dropping onto her bed.  She rested her chin in her hand and gazed out the window.  “I had Dad’s and Mom’s blessing to start this business …

Just Try Sticky Notes Picture of sticky notes

Sticky Notes to the Rescue | The Ruby Stories

on September 13, 2021February 4, 20222 Comments on Sticky Notes to the Rescue | The Ruby Stories

     “August 1,” Ruby mumbled to herself.  She flipped over the pages of her journal.  “It’s been exactly 3 months since my birthday.  A quarter of a year gone, and what do I have to show for it?”      Discontentedly she stared at the page she had written …

Where is the Camera? Picture of camera on tripod facing mountains

The Lost Camera | The Ruby Stories

on August 23, 2021February 4, 20222 Comments on The Lost Camera | The Ruby Stories

     “Don’t forget to watch the casserole in the oven.  Have fun!  Bye!”  Mrs. Randall called back last-minute instructions as she climbed into the car.  Mr. Randall closed her door and got into the driver’s seat.  Both Mica and Ruby waved as the car pulled out.  It was Friday …

Not all Peaches and Cream Picture of peaches on the tree

A Peachy Problem | The Ruby Stories

on June 25, 2021February 4, 20224 Comments on A Peachy Problem | The Ruby Stories

Hardly daring to breathe, Ruby flipped to the next page, letting her eyes run through the lines as fast as her mind could keep up. What was going to happen? She stiffened, unsure how the main character would escape from her predicament alive. The villain was gaining on her; he …

They Thought It Until Picture of teddy bear with red heart

What Did They Think? | The Ruby Stories

on May 11, 2021September 21, 20218 Comments on What Did They Think? | The Ruby Stories

Ruby’s Thoughts      “Wow!  I can’t imagine being comfortable wearing something like that.”  This was the thought that flashed through Ruby’s mind as observed a girl about her own age standing a little way down the shoe aisle.  Oblivious to Ruby’s notice, the girl was handling a pair of …

A Heart that Serves Picture of plate of food

Because She Should | The Ruby Stories

on April 12, 2021February 4, 20224 Comments on Because She Should | The Ruby Stories

     “Get your purse and let’s go.  We don’t want to be late!” Ruby called over her shoulder to Amber.  She pulled the strap of her own brown leather purse higher on her shoulder as she strode toward Sterling’s car.  Sterling was just climbing into the driver’s seat.  He …

Ruby, Mary, and Martha Picture of bowl of salad

Salad or Study? | The Ruby Stories

on March 15, 2021February 4, 20226 Comments on Salad or Study? | The Ruby Stories

     Ruby and Amber were curled up on the couch together.  Both girls had their Bibles open and were studiously writing in their notebooks.  They had been doing a Bible study with their mom and needed to finish their homework before they met again the next day.  Ruby sniffed …

Playing with Purpose Picture of white piano

Meet the Musical Randalls

on February 17, 2021February 4, 20224 Comments on Meet the Musical Randalls

     Outside the air was chilly, but in the Randall living room, the sunshine glittered over the piano where Ruby was seated. She ran her fingers lightly over the keys. Any moment now and the rest of her family would come in to practice. Their family was going to …

Meet Ruby Randall Picture of a Ruby in the Rough

Ruby is Here! | The Ruby Stories

on January 27, 2021February 4, 20227 Comments on Ruby is Here! | The Ruby Stories

     Let me introduce you to Ruby! I have a feeling that she is like you in some ways and different from you in others.  Hopefully, you will find her someone nice to have for a friend.  Who can find a virtuous woman? for her price is far above …

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