When my friend Susy offered to teach us how to fold old books into the shape of a heart, I couldn’t wait. Once we got started, I discovered that the pattern...

There are over 60 languages spoken in my neighborhood, making it one of the most diverse communities in the world. But the beauty of our
 diversity is tainted by a
long history...

My husband, Roger, and I are retired educators. Sometimes we are approached by former students who ask, “Do you 
remember me?” Most of the time we can recall their names, but...

Every day I ask for God’s guidance. I share my problems and concerns with God and place them in God’s hands. But as I write this meditation, it is difficult. I...

I thought I was settled for life. Bob and I had graduated from high school and college, married, and were living in 
our hometown. Then, God called my husband to full-time...

When asked what he wanted for his 8th birthday party, my grandson Caleb said, “A party with presents. Everybody brings a present, and then we will take all the presents to...

My 87-year-old father enjoys feeding birds and small 
animals. One day, I was visiting him after he had thrown scrap food into the woods for the wild animals. Instead of 
attracting...

A few years ago our family was returning from a road trip to Mumbai. I was driving on Mumbai-Pune Expressway and enjoying the scenic stretch surrounded by hills and 
valleys. Suddenly,...

My daughter Alexis is an active three-year-old who loves 
to talk. Her favorite question is, “Why?” Many days we have in-depth conversations about why I go to work, why she goes...

As a public-utility worker for many years, I went out on service calls — often at odd times and to bad situations. Many times, I was greeted by someone who acted...