There are two sawmills in my state that cut and form desert mesquite trees for furniture. This distinctive wood has a vivid and striking spectrum of color, shapes, and swirls, but...

Our church community was trying to decide on a project to address the increasing environmental pollution in our area. I placed the issue before the Lord in my daily prayers until...

My husband and I are downsizing. Moving to a smaller home requires donating and discarding items in our current house. For me, this involves parting with an antique collection I acquired...

I was sorting through papers and noticed a simple and delicious recipe for Irish soda bread that had been given to me by a friend. I decided to bake it for...

My orange lilies failed to bloom for almost five years. Initially, I had planted the bulbs in a flowerpot. Then I transplanted them into the ground. Two or three years passed...

After my six-year enlistment in the US Navy, I found it extremely difficult to transition back into civilian life. Before I knew it, I was addicted to various drugs and living...

I recently applied for a job that required a written examination. I would have one hour to answer 60 questions. However, no information was given as to the kind of questions...

Tucked away on a peaceful street, our church stands far from the places where the rich and powerful dwell. But we have a wonderful opportunity being close to those who suffer...

Recently I was reading through journals I kept when our grandsons were young. I wrote down something my grandson Seth said when he was six years old. I had asked him...

I found myself in a hospital bed, recovering from a stroke and thinking, If I can just get through this. Thankfully, I had no paralysis or changes in my speech, but...