As I was going through the difficult end of a marriage and moving into the even-more-challenging role of a single parent, I became an expert in hiding my emotions. In public...

In today’s reading, the writer of Hebrews cites the lives and labors of many Old Testament heroes — people like Gideon, David, and Joseph. Despite the challenges and trials they faced,...

When I was younger, I played golf two or three times a week with friends in a company league. And I was fairly competitive. When I would have an especially good...

When my aunt was being tested for a life-threatening illness, I started praying desperately that if she had the illness she would be healed. I worried, though, that my faith needed...

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...