Since I am a freelance writer, my income is not always steady. When my finances tighten, it can be embarrassing to admit that I can’t afford certain necessities. The last thing...

As my grandfather’s health began declining, I visited him often. When my extended family heard his health had taken a turn for the worse, they all flew into town to see...

Some years back, I was asked to teach a Bible study. I was reluctant to do it, and the coordinator asked me why. I replied that it wasn’t about the teaching...

One day I was riding on the Metro Mobility bus when an older man got on and made fun of me because of my height. It put a huge frown on...

My good friend Buck had just died. Only two months before, he was healthy, hale, and hearty — or so we thought. Then he was diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor...

As a young girl, our daughter, Amee, loved to sing in church. She sang with gusto, without worrying whether she was in tune or off-key. She simply praised God with all...

On weekends, my husband and I enjoy watching a house-renovation TV show. I am always excited to watch the transformation of an old, broken building into a functional home. Sometimes the...

To me, the Pacific Northwest is one of the most beautiful places in the United States. When I look at the green and varied landscapes, it’s easy to see that only...

“Wow!” the visitor exclaimed to her companions as they entered the cathedral on Easter morning. Their sense of wonder and astonishment was palpable as they gazed around the transformed sacred space,...

One night my young son, Nevin, came to me. Crying, he told me that he didn’t want to be alone; he wanted to stay with me. I held him, and I...