As a Christian, I’ve always been intimidated by the concept of sharing out loud the word of God. My introverted personality made me uncomfortable at the thought. However, while browsing for...

When I retired, I moved to the mountains and lived only a few miles from the Appalachian Trail. Each year, thousands set out to hike the entire trail — a months-long...

I made a chocolate cake and served it for teatime, but nobody looked happy. Then I tasted it, and it was bland. My husband took one bite and declared, “You forgot...

As I get older, it seems I am needing to have more medical procedures. Frequency, however, does not diminish my anxiety about the procedures. What does help is remembering to pray...

Nine-year-old Emmie raised her hand with a prayer concern during our church service. First, she requested prayer for the people experiencing war in Ukraine. And then she asked for prayer to...

What do you desire? Does wisdom top your list? If I were honest with God and myself, I would have to admit that although wisdom is on my list, it isn’t...

When I was only two, my 15-year-old sister died by suicide. As I grew up, the shadow of grief was all-encompassing. It was strange to be grieving someone I could barely...

It was an awful day at work. I was tired and stressed from having to work at a fast pace. My earplugs were uncomfortable, and the loud, rumbling machines only made...

I’m almost 30 years old, but I have never traveled alone — until now. I feel like I’ve been cooped up in my comfort zone. And as safe as that feels,...

The fuel gauge in my car was erratic. The needle was all over the place. Sometimes it showed “Empty” when I knew I had not driven more than 25 miles since...