“Who do you want to be when you grow up?” My dad asked me that question throughout my childhood. My six-year-old self responded, “I want to be a veterinarian.” “No,” my...

When I began using a smart-watch fitness tracker I’d received from a friend, I faced two obstacles: figuring out how to charge it and synchronizing the watch with my smart phone...

It had been a stressful workday, and I was very distracted on my way home. While I was waiting at a traffic light, a truck pulled up behind me and honked....

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”...