Today I crocheted a butterfly. I found the instructions on the internet and followed them carefully, hook in hand. However, nearing the end of the instructions, I hesitated. Things didn’t look...

Our oldest grandchild is a senior in high school. He is a very talented young man. He plays the saxophone in his school’s marching band, jazz band, wind ensemble, and symphonic...

The first time I heard the story of David and Goliath I was a child, sitting on the floor with my friends, looking up at my Sunday school teacher as she...

Every time I saw that little red car speed into the parking lot of the coffee shop where I worked, I groaned inwardly. The driver was a regular customer who was...

On July 10, 2022, after finishing my job for the day, I began my journey home. I had to get home to care for my wife, who was suffering from a...

My experience as a special education teacher has reinforced my understanding of God’s gracious love. Owen, a student at a school for children with severe disabilities, had a strong attachment to...

After the sudden and unexpected loss of my pregnant daughter, my heart was broken. Gone were the plans and great joy we had anticipated. The shock and loss have been at...

Years ago, my husband and I spent a week at a Christian camp helping prepare for the upcoming summer. Each person could choose a work assignment. Since I’m not a great...

I grew up in a Christian family, went to Sunday school and church, and believed in God. After a move during my teenage years, I made new friends and my lifestyle...

Until we moved to an apartment with mirrors everywhere, I didn’t realize I had developed bad posture. Wide bathroom mirrors reflect my posture, and a big mirror by our hall elevator...