In February 2016 I was sentenced to jail, a new and unexpected experience for me, after having served my country as a soldier and my community as a firefighter. In June...

During summer months when school was out, I often spent time with my grandparents. One of my favorite memories is grabbing soft drinks from their fridge. At home, we had the...

After my mother became debilitated with dementia, she came to live with me. Her doctor prescribed medications and supplements, but she continued to decline. Her behavior became increasingly hostile, and eventually...

Our daughter is pregnant with our seventh grandchild. At a recent baby shower, as baby gifts were opened, I reflected on how much this baby is already loved. But I also...

Last week a father came to thank me for teaching his son English for free. The man said he had nothing with which to repay my kindness — only thanks and...

For the longest time my brother and I didn’t get along. As a child, I idolized him and followed him everywhere — but he didn’t want me around. He seemed to...

I am both a police officer and police chaplain and wear a different badge for each role. Just as my head can accommodate only one hat at a time, my uniform...

I used to feel pressured by time constraints and would drive hurriedly, trying to beat traffic lights or pass other drivers. One day when things weren’t going my way and everything...

I have served in many ways in my church. Some of those were complicated and required a lot of training; some have been noticed and praised by others. My latest task...

In December 2009, I was diagnosed with nasopharynx cancer, commonly known as nose cancer, and began my two-month long treatment. God’s words in Matthew 6:25 came to my wife almost instantly:...