Chasing Fireflies in the Twilight
Memories—historic, holy, hilarious— flicker like fireflies in the twilight years of my long life. They begin their dance in dust-drowned Oklahoma and light my path to the capitals of the world. Mine is a story of unpromising beginnings and undreamed-of endings. From childhood illnesses that drove my impoverished family to drastic migration; to loneliness that drove me to music and books; to inner struggles between confidence and despair—all those seemingly negative experiences set me up and drove me gladly to God, and He changed everything.
With my husband, Jimmy Owens, I’ve been privileged to partner with and love some of the most godly, talented, loyal, funny people ever created: Jack Hayford, Pat and Shirley Boone, Andrae Crouch, Barry McGuire, Keith and Melody Green, The Second Chapter of Acts, Michael and Stormie Omartian, Jamie Owens-Collins, Paul Baloche, David and Dale Garratt are a few I’ve mentioned here. Together, we have helped shape the way our world worships and prays.
My hope is that readers whose beginnings have not been promising may find courage as they see what God can do in spite of all manner of disadvantages. They will find the Scripture is true: All things work together for good to those who love God and are called according to His purpose. — Carol Owens
