For many years my husband and I tried to have a baby. I always expected this to happen easily for us; when it didn’t, I felt betrayed. As a result, I...

I struggle with asking others for help, even though my sister believes people want to help if you let them know what you need. Last year, while hosting a garage sale...

After waiting in line to mail a parcel, I was informed it could not be mailed until I filled out a special form. The clerk then cheerfully handed me the printed...

The weather was cold and gloomy the morning we launched our canoes. It was the outset of a week-long adventure, paddling the Androscoggin River in Maine. It began to rain early...

For a long time after my stepson Ryan’s death, my tears would flow every Sunday during the worship portion of church. I’d stare at a stained-glass window that depicted Jesus carrying...

I used to wonder what it was like to hear God’s voice. I had heard so many people talk about how God spoke to them; I was curious. Did God have...

When I was very young, I tried to teach myself to ride a bicycle, but I always ended up falling. I seemed to pedal straight into obstacles. My older brothers tried...

Years ago, there were some serious challenges at the church where I served as pastor. I was extremely stressed and had trouble sleeping and eating. My physical well-being suffered, and I...

My husband and I used to travel to villages in south India to visit rural churches during our ministry. Some villages had no proper roads, so we had to travel by...

I set out to hike North Dome in Yosemite National Park in the early morning, following a steep trail. After passing the Dome, I turned and followed dirt trails and stacked...