As a nurse, I ride the hospital elevator often. Each day before going to my floor I pray for visitors who will use the same elevator. Most visitors are not happy...

I once had the opportunity to watch my teenage son playing bass in a band. During the performance, my attention never left the bass player! I was completely in awe of...

Our church decided to embark on a new ministry program teaching English as a second language. My job was to interview prospective students. After asking them where they had come from,...

As we were driving one day, my wife reminded me that a stop sign means stop, not slow down. God’s sabbath also asks us to stop and cease all work. Just...

I was washing breakfast dishes when I heard enthusiastic chirping right outside my window. Having lived in the heart of the Philippines’ busiest city for over 30 years, I was surprised...

When my husband and I moved to the countryside, we wanted to plant a vineyard and make small batches of wine. So we consulted a local winemaker who recommended varieties of...

As a high school student, I am used to coming home and hearing the same question from my parents: “How was your day?” I usually respond with something superficial like “good”...

One sunny autumn afternoon, my adult son and I hiked through a local forest. We stopped at a tree that had a large hollow near the ground. When I stuck my...

The year 2020 was a hard year for everyone. In my country we experienced turmoil not only because of the COVID-19 pandemic but also because of political unrest, which we are...

Becoming a member of the physical wellness group at my church has been an eye-opening experience. Sometimes I have felt isolated in my lifelong battle to eat more healthily and moderately....