I was carrying a 40-pound sack of corn along the path to our house. Because I was wearing flip-flops instead of the usual rubber work boots, I slipped on loose stones...

For months, we on the board of campus ministry were focused on our fundraising auction. As chair of the board, I met frequently with a young woman who had offered to...

When my mom entered a nursing home, I got the chance to observe the many people who care for those who reside there. I remember the first time that I saw...

After three years of severe medical challenges, my eyes seemed to have reached a point of stability. Thinking it was time to get a new prescription for glasses, I booked an...

I grew up very poor, the son of sharecroppers. One day, I heard about an upcoming birthday party for one of the neighborhood children that we played with. All week I...

One Sunday when I was young, we were challenged to memorize a Bible verse. I searched through my Bible looking for the shortest verse I could find. Bingo! I found John...

One night I woke up suddenly with a pounding heart and a dry throat. In a bad dream I had been arguing with my husband over a family issue. Some time...

A few years ago during my summer vacation, I went on a mission trip to Roanoke, Virginia. A group from my church, along with 600 other students and teachers, served throughout...

The phone rang loudly one summer night. It was 10:30 p.m. The caller ID said it was the health center where my husband was a resident. Once again he was being...

I have always followed stories of Olympic athletes with enthusiasm, but the stories of doping and accusations of unfair judges and manipulated results have made me look for other examples of...