My good friend Buck had just died. Only two months before, he was healthy, hale, and hearty — or so we thought. Then he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor...

As a young girl, our daughter, Amee, loved to sing in church. She sang with gusto, without worrying whether she was in tune or off-key. She simply praised God with all...

On weekends, my husband and I enjoy watching a house-renovation TV show. I am always excited to watch the transformation of an old, broken building into a functional home. Sometimes the...

To me, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in the United States. When I look at the green and varied landscapes, it’s easy to see that only...

“Wow!” the visitor exclaimed to her companions as they entered the cathedral on Easter morning. Their sense of wonder and astonishment was palpable as they gazed around the transformed sacred space,...

One night my young son, Nevin, came to me. Crying, he told me that he didn’t want to be alone; he wanted to stay with me. I held him, and I...

Avocados are one of my favorite fruits, so I decided to try to grow an avocado plant. Following the tips I found online, I stuck four toothpicks into the seed so...

Every now and again as I head down the country road toward home after church, a sight I love to see comes into view. Lined on both sides of the road,...

When our son was killed in a motorcycle accident, our church family surrounded us with their love. I do not know that we would have survived emotionally had it not been...