As an artist, I have to focus on details like light, shadow, and color. Often I find inspiration in the beauty of God’s creation. Sunsets, mountains, and cascading waterfalls have been...

When at the age of 26 I moved to a bustling new city far from friends and family, I was overcome with loneliness. I began to pray: “Father, it’s miserable being...

After retiring as president and Chief Operating Officer of a public company, I missed my job’s challenges and activity. To help fill the vacuum, I turned to prayer — asking for...

When I was seven years old, my life changed drastically and forever. Until then, I had been very close to my father. One night, suddenly and unexpectedly, he passed away —...

Since I turned 70, I have become short-tempered. I feel worthless when God seems to ignore my desires to serve the kingdom. I also feel hopeless when social inequities such as...

When I walk our dog, Oliver, at the park off-leash, he loves to run ahead, sniffing the trees and chasing the squirrels. Allowing him the liberty to enjoy the park on...

Recently I took my five-year-old grandson Daylen on a fishing trip. He was very excited to possibly catch a fish even though he had no idea what he would do with...

As I pushed my baby in his pram down the road, I prayed with each step. I was in the middle of another bout of anxiety and depression as a result...

As I rushed to the front door one Tuesday morning, my husband stopped me. “Have you seen this?” he asked, pointing to the television screen. I glanced over my shoulder and...

When our 4-year-old son was diagnosed with leukemia, my wife and I dropped everything and took up residence for a week in our son’s room at the local children’s hospital. We...