My son, who was 19 and a first-year medical student, died suddenly in a swimming accident. We were devastated. In our pain we questioned God: Why did this happen when his...

One of my favorite meals is pinto beans cooked with diced onion, sweet pepper, tomato, garlic, and salt. Although we cannot see salt in our food, it is crucial. We always...

As I watched the local news channel on the official start date of hurricane season, the weather forecaster gave advice about what to do and not do during a hurricane. Just...

Almost every Saturday and Sunday I am busy serving at my church, which is one of the ways I respond to God’s call and give thanks for Jesus’ sacrifice on the...

My husband and I like to go on daily walks along the roadways of our rural town. Several years ago, we decided to pick up the trash that litters the ditches...

My husband was in the hospital recovering from emergency open-heart surgery. I had spent several days sitting by his side, first keeping vigil, then keeping him company. One afternoon, desperately in...

In the book of Colossians, Paul poured out his heart as he urged Christians to build their lives on Jesus. “Be rooted and built up in him,” Paul wrote. Any tree...

My daughter works at an alternative school for students with needs that cannot be met in a traditional public school setting. Since my retirement, I have occasionally worked as a substitute...

Years ago, I ran a large community outreach event for our church. Thousands of people came, and it went well. But at the end, one person made a critical remark, and...

The year 2020 may have come to an end, but it will not be easily forgotten. It was a year that brought horrific pain, loss, and change in the lives of...