Honoring the past, speaking hope into the present.

Welcome, I’m glad you’re here.

This is the home of Captured by the Enemy: The True Story of POW Carl Leroy Good and my growing project, Messages For Your Soul. At first glance, a World War II prisoner-of-war story and modern messages of encouragement may seem very different, but they share the same thread of HOPE.

HOPE in a foxhole and HOPE in a hospital room.
HOPE in a prison camp and HOPE in a quiet living room after a hard day.
HOPE that says, “You are not alone in your story. You are stronger than you know. You are enough.”

Captured by the Enemy: The True Story of POW Carl Leroy Good
A true World War II story about POW Carl Leroy Good, a young soldier from Kansas who faced capture, hunger, and the long road home.

Messages For Your Soul
Gentle reminders of hope, worth, and courage for people who are carrying something heavy today.

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Crystal Aceves writes at the crossroads of history and hope. She is the author of Captured by the Enemy and the creator of Messages For Your Soul.