My father’s family has many beautiful heirlooms; some date back to the 1700s. Family history and lineage were always respected and cherished by both of my dad’s parents, and they passed...

For many years I carried a secret fear that people would find out that my family and I had once been homeless. The rejection I had felt when I was homeless...

A few years ago fallen power lines sparked a wildfire that devastated more than 5,000 acres of pristine bushveld (savanna). The fire made the veld look like a lunar landscape. A...

In the 1940s, Floyd Smith ordered a small packet of bamboo shoots in the mail and planted them on his property in Prattville, Alabama. Today, his land is preserved as a...

My husband, Gary, and I visited Niagara Falls, Ontario, eager to see the famous waterfall. As we walked down the street, neon signs and bright banners advertised food and souvenirs. Loud...

Several sisters in our church have organized a women’s prayer ministry. After worship, when the rest of the church members go home, we gather in a small room for prayer. In...

In 2014, one of the world’s most popular music groups teamed up with one of the world’s largest computer companies to give a free copy of the band’s latest music to...

Our land is called “Rock Hill Farm” because of its 
never-ending supply of large stones. These stones have proven to be a nuisance over the years, but they have also given...

My friend invited me to be one of four groomsmen in his wedding. After arriving in America, I was taken to a shop where all the groomsmen were fitted for our...

Because of a job change, my husband and I uprooted our family. We moved from our beloved home in Missouri to Houston, Texas. We knew that we would miss not only...