When tectonic plates move against each other, causing stress to build up in the Earth’s crust until the rock breaks, the resulting fracture is called a fault. This happened at the...

My church did something unusual one Sunday. We had a “reverse offering.” We were instructed to take ten dollars out of the offering plate and use it to bless someone in...

Many years ago, I decided that I wanted to learn guitar, and I wanted to be able to play it well. I bought an inexpensive guitar at first. After learning some...

It’s often flattering to be called strong, but I am learning that human strength is overrated. I wanted to be strong for my dad and our family as I helplessly watched...

On a recent trip, I noticed that instead of being thankful, I was complaining. The bed was hard (but it was clean); the air conditioner was loud (but it worked well);...

When I begin a new sewing project, I choose fabric from my fairly large stash of remnants that vary in size and shape. I take into consideration the patterns, colors, and...

In her first week of life my daughter had seizures, but the doctors could not find a cause. My husband and I were filled with anxiety as we contemplated her uncertain...

Recently during my drive to work, I reached a railroad crossing as the red warning lights began to flash, announcing that a train was approaching. The two cars ahead of me...

My husband and I love to hike in the woods. With the fresh air, tall trees, wildflowers, and singing birds, a day spent in nature never fails to lift our spirits....

Last summer while my husband and I were walking our dog, we noticed a hollyhock plant growing on the edge of the street. The plant stood tall, tucked in a space...