Down Gilead Lane Archives

For Tim it’s TV superheroes, for Hope it’s a poster of the “Cutie Girls”, and for Mike it’s getting to the next level of his new video game! Sometimes, our “wants” really feel like “needs”. How do we tell the difference? Continue Reading…

It all started with some chores. The reward was lemon meringue pie, but somebody wanted a shortcut. A quick trip down to Grace’s, and pretty soon Hope feels like she’s headed towards the belly of a whale! How a classic Bible adventure can help a 5-year-old with her chores. Continue Reading…

False assumptions and accusations are flying! When Haley and Tim try to produce a podcast, and Hope finds some love letters, they all find out that rumors can do a lot of damage. But will they find out before it’s too late? It’s all about the power of the tongue! Continue Reading…

Things are changing! Some changes are accompanied by celebration, or a time of grateful reflection, but then there are also the kinds of changes that bring growing pains! What will our friends on Gilead Lane do when those pains seem to be too much? It’s a fun look back, and a wonderful lesson about embracing the future. Continue Reading…

It’s a very different Easter in Coleraine…With Justin gone and Mary still struggling, the Morrisons begin to wonder if things will ever be the same. But then healing comes in the form of a weekend guest. How will this unlikely visitor break through Mary’s pain when no one else could? Continue Reading…

It’s a day full of surprises! What will happen when the depth of Justin’s depression is revealed? And how will the mayoral election end up? More tough choices and critical decisions for the Morrisons, and an ending that will shock you! It’s the episode that will change everything. Continue Reading…

The Morrison family thought they knew Justin… but they had no idea! When a look at his blog reveals disturbing insights into what’s been going on in Justin’s life, how will it impact the Morrison for mayor campaign? What will be the cost of putting family first? Continue Reading…

The polls are looking good for Judge Morrison for mayor of Coleraine, so the Monica Richter propaganda machine “spins” into action—making John the bad guy and herself the good guy. Could there be a silver lining to these dark clouds? When popular opinion goes up and down, where can we put our hope? Continue Reading…

Mr. Key’s death was a devastating blow, leaving everyone to pick up the pieces—especially Mr. Key’s best friend and fishing buddy, Tim. And now Tim is asking the hard questions, like what if Mr. Key didn’t trust Jesus before he died? Is God still good when our worst fears are realized? Continue Reading…

Facing life in a veterans’ hospital, Mr. Key struggles with bitterness. Holding on to hope, Tim continues to reach out to Mr. Key. And Tom Richter tries one last time to make things right. But there’s just something from Mr. Key’s past that he still just can’t let go of. What’s the source of Mr. Key’s pain? Continue Reading…