Not long ago I was so amazed by a sunrise that I rushed out the back door in my pajamas with camera in hand. I wanted to capture a photograph before...

According to my high school track coach, the worst thing you could do as a runner was to quit a race or be disqualified. One year I was at the regional...

I t can be hard to ask for help, but sometimes we have no choice. One time, my dad decided to repair a bedroom radiator valve by himself. Mum was out...

In the process of building our church’s new family center, we encountered problems with the foundation for the building. Without a solid foundation, the building would eventually develop weaknesses and the...

I look forward to worshiping in community with my local congregation. I particularly love the special seasons of the church year, and I most want to be in church during Advent....

In our fast-paced, busy, and loud world, we may find it challenging to rest. Overwhelming needs — spiritual, physical, emotional, mental, and relational — surround us. We can easily fall into...

Years ago, my family and I decided to foster young girls. Each time a girl returned to her parents or guardians, we felt the Holy Spirit leading us through the bittersweet...

As a teenager, I struggled with acne. Every morning I obsessed over how to cover new zits on my face. I avoided getting too close when speaking with strangers, thinking they...

Years ago my wife and I received an ornamental wrought-iron and wooden bench as a gift. We placed it outside in a spot that was good for people-watching or personal reflection....

As I was walking through my neighborhood, I noticed a neglected garden with lots of weeds and dry soil. Then I spotted a beautiful blue hyacinth. It reminded me of the...